Hard to believe year 9 is right around the corner. Nonetheless I’m super excited to get back in the studio with my great team @sportsnetpittsburgh

People without standards work toward an ocean — they’ll land somewhere. But people with clarity build cities.

The Bible emphasizes that giving back is an act of worship, trust, and love, encouraging believers to give cheerfully, generously, and without compulsion. It teaches that God is the owner of all things, and we are stewards who should share resources with the needy, the church, and the community. Facebook Facebook +4 Key biblical principles on giving back include: Cheerful Giving: God desires that giving comes from a willing heart, not out of obligation or reluctance (2 Corinthians 9:7). Generosity Reaps Blessings: The Bible teaches that “whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6). Helping the Needy and Weak: Scripture highlights the duty to support the poor, widows, orphans, and the weak (Proverbs 19:17, Acts 20:35). It is More Blessed to Give: Jesus stated”It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Trusting God’s Provision: Giving, even when resources are scarce (like the widow’s mite), is an act of faith that God will provide (Mark 12:41-44, Luke 6:38).

WBC started that it was only fitting. USA in the Gold Metal business. #ForGlory

Pressure isn’t the moment — it’s the meaning we assign to it.”

The best coaches evolve without losing their identity.

My dude has been the Franchise Cornerstone for nearly two decades. He was the Face of the Pirates’ modern resurgence. The absolute Central figure in ending the 20-year losing streak. He is Culture-changer. He brings presences with real accountability, persistent preparation, and enthusiasm. 2013 NL MVP 5× All-Star 4× Silver Slugger Gold Glove (OF) 2018 Gold Metalist Top 5–10 all-time Pirate in: Hits Home Runs RBIs Runs Scored Extra-Base Hits Walks @cutchtwenty2 didn’t just put up numbers… He revived a franchise, energized a city, and though he has already earned his place next to the greatest names in Pirates history!! His story is still being written. Thank you for being you and all you have done in the Burgh. Time to Ranger up brother. #Jobsnotfinished YA DIGG!!!!

True achievement is measured not by applause, but by the impact left long after the stage is silent. Wayne Chirisa

You will have a variety of days small wins, big wins, fails, and days it’s going to be a bar fight. The goal is to narrow the gap between what you want, what you think, and how to get it. You have to come up with an adaptable plan that allows you to have days where you work through something or even fail forward. Especially when your teammates are looking at you as the leader..

We won’t grow and learn, doing what we’ve always done, and thinking what we’ve always thought. We need to move beyond our comfort zones. We need to engage with new and different if we want to expand ourselves. Akiroq Brost

Either you must control your thoughts or the outside forces will control them and be warned that the outside forces usually consist of fears, worries and doubts. Maddy Malhotra,

There are only patterns, patterns on top of patterns, patterns that affect other patterns. Patterns hidden by patterns. Patterns within patterns. If you watch close, history does nothing but repeat itself. What we call chaos is just patterns we haven’t recognized. What we call random is just patterns we can’t decipher. what we can’t understand we call nonsense. What we can’t read we call gibberish. There is no free will. There are no variables. Chuck Palahniuk

The @ryan_douglass_field_of_dreams camp is a must.

The uncertainties in life are so uncertain for us to determine the kind woe we shall be entangled in in the next future. When you stay dormant, your life is at risk; when you dare to take a step, you take a step to take a risk. We have a choice. Yes! a choice to choose to dare to get to our real reasons on earth or to choose to live in mediocrity and conformity, but, we ought to note that, it is riskier to risk nothing when the life we live is always at risk. Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

“Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.” – Sun Tzu

Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in installments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day’s success. Israelmore Ayivor

Everything matters. Let’s treat the so called little things with importance just as we do the so called big things. Because the little things have a way of being connected and interdependent in such a way as to often be just as big as the big things. Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

Utilizing ground reaction forces (GRF) to create, transfer, and amplify energy through the kinetic chain (legs, hips, core, arms) to the bat. Hitters generate force by pressing into the ground, leading to a rotational, powerful swing, often maximized by torque, hip-shoulder separation, and a stable, balanced foundation. Staying Grounded: Maintain ground connection throughout the swing for better balance and adjustability.

Time is the wisest counselor of all. Pericles

You have the freedom to choose, but you’re not free from the consequences of those choices. Frank Sonnenberg

Focus on what you are and what you can rather than what others aren’t & can’t. You have to win; they don’t necessarily have to lose for you! Alok Mishra

“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and whose confidence is in God. They will be like trees planted by the living streams of water, which send down their roots beneath the stream. They will not fear when the heat comes, nor despair in the year of drought. Their leaves will always be green, and they will never fail to produce fruit in season.” –Jeremiah 17:7-8

Complacency is a quiet threat to every high performer. With or without a trophy in hand, it whispers: “You’ve done enough.” But the truth is, excellence and mastery have no expiration date. Each day demands a renewed pursuit. Excellence isn’t inherited. It’s rented, and rent is due every day. Yesterday’s wins don’t secure tomorrow’s opportunities and victories. The standard is personal. Set it, uphold it, and refuse to negotiate it. Don’t allow your standard to be compromised by outside noise, circumstances, or uncontrollable events. #jobsnotfinished

Coaching works because it creates real, lasting change. It helps you see new perspectives, understand your strengths, and move toward your goals with clarity and confidence. They themselves are coachable: This is driven by humility. You need to be humble to know you don’t have all the answers.

Ticket Time (Week 1/3 games 24 Punches for the Buccos)

Baseball is back! That means some bushes and barrels. Here is some good ones from the first week of ball…

Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.” (Roy T. Bennett)

To persist with a goal, you must treasure the dream more than the costs of sacrifice to attain it. Richelle E. Goodrich

Coaching Clinic Tonight!! Catching Clinic Next Week @clubhousepgh Hope to see you there.

Love this camp every year! Th is was a couple years ago. Hoe to see you there The 20th Annual Ryan Douglass Field of Dreams Baseball Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10 a.m., at EQT Park (One Washington Federal Way Washington, PA 15301) — Home of the Washington Wild Things! Registration is FREE and open to children ages 6-12

Bucs Bounty with @jack.wilson.2 need I say more… Check it out on you tube or anywhere you listen to podcast.

So many people along the way,whatever it is you aspire to do,will tell you it can’t be done.But all it takes is imagination.You dream.You plan.You reach. There will be obstacles.There will be doubters.There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you,there are no limits. Michael Phelps

The most important thing is: Strikes have to be strikes,” Bailey said. “From every perspective. If a pitcher executes a pitch and it’s in the strike zone, it needs to be a strike. And as a catcher, that’s my biggest priority — if it crosses the plate in the zone, I need to present it to the umpire in the best way possible. “At times, when you’re doing that consistently, you get a couple of balls called a strike. But at the end of the day, for me, a strike’s gotta be a strike.” Best framing catchers, 2025 1. Patrick Bailey: +18 framing runs 2. Alejandro Kirk: +12 framing runs 3. Austin Wells: +9 framing runs 4. Austin Hedges: +8 framing runs 5. Gabriel Moreno / Dillon Dingler: +7 framing runs Best framing catchers, 2023-25�(since Bailey’s rookie season) 1. Patrick Bailey: +57 framing runs 2. Alejandro Kirk: +31 framing runs 3. Austin Hedges: +30 framing runs 4. Cal Raleigh: +23 framing runs 5. Austin Wells: +21 framing runs

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act in spite of it. True fearlessness involves jumping into challenges, persisting through doubts, and pursuing passions despite being afraid.

“Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.” —George Whitefield

Calling ALL Coaches from youth to the High School levels! Join us for an Awesome event with some special guest coaches on Sunday February 22 @ 4-6pm! https://link.baselinepro.com/qBdoMrU Staff: Michael McKenry- MLB Alumni & Analyst USA ⚾️ Patrick Sadler- Former Pro Player & Cool Springs Director of Baseball Operations Andrew Heck- Former Pro Player & Current North Allegheny Head Coach Tim Jones- Player Development & Baseball Operations Clubhouse Pgh Sean McAleer- Former SVC Pitcher and Asst. Director of programming and Player Development Clubhouse Pgh Key Focus: Drills Practice plans Practice time and space- get the most out of your sessions! Philosophies and an awesome packet for each coach to take with you to adapt to your teams. We will have an open Q & A session for coaches to dig deeper with our special guests. This is FREE for ALL coaches. This game is about people and helping our players become the best version of themselves. #baseball #softball #baseballcoach #softballcoach #growthegame

You don’t “find your swing. You return to your standards. You don’t “get confidence. You build it through evidence. So be detailed. Be honest. Have a plan. Then walk into the cage or the batters box like you belong there.

Perseverance, the unwavering resolve that fuels our journey. It is the echo of our footsteps on the path of purpose, never ceasing, always pressing forward. Kevin L. Michel

Communication from athletes to coaches and coaches to athletes makes a huge differences. So many on both sides I speak to are assuming things rather than just using their voices & communicating their thoughts. We have to start believing in the person. Remember it’s a journey- let’s recognize the learning process, not just the outcome. #cantstopwontstop 🎥: @swngmn_ When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves. – William Arthur Ward

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’” —Eleanor Roosevelt

Everybody wants the results. Not everybody wants to do the work that it actually takes to produce a real understanding of themselves. Hitting is all about attention to detail, honest self evaluation, and conviction into your beliefs. Being persistent in those things while also growing is the difference between “I’m close” and “I’m dangerous.” It’s the difference between a guy who looks good in batting practice and a guy who can flip a switch and compete when the lights are on, and at the same time understand where he will find his wins. Because the truth is: the game doesn’t reward effort.The game rewards effort with clarity… and then it rewards execution with confidence. And clarity is built through experience, detail, and execution

Adam Frazier being a great teammate! Gave praise to Hayes and gave credit to the guys holding it down during his absence. Solid teammate, human & athlete! 🦾🔥🏴‍☠️

Everybody wants the results. Not everybody wants to do the work that it actually takes to produce a real understanding of themselves. Hitting is all about attention to detail, honest self evaluation, and conviction into your beliefs. Being persistent in those things while also growing is the difference between “I’m close” and “I’m dangerous.” It’s the difference between a guy who looks good in batting practice and a guy who can flip a switch and compete when the lights are on, and at the same time understand where he will find his wins. Because the truth is: the game doesn’t reward effort.The game rewards effort with clarity… and then it rewards execution with confidence. And clarity is built through experience, detail, and execution 📹 @swngmn_ 🧪 @pittsburghbaseballlab

Welcome to the Burgh! @thebigbear13ozuna

Wish all the best to #suwinski a great human and I believe has some great baseball still left in him. Here is a look back at our convo in ST 2023 on his BP and focus going into the year. That year he was a 2.1War player and hit 27HR.

On crutches… still coaching from the cheap seats!! Today wasn’t about mechanics. It was about understanding capacity. What are you actually trying to do? Where is your threshold? How much can you handle — physically, mentally, emotionally — before you break form? Too often we train without truly understanding ourselves. No foundation. No standard. Just effort without direction. The glove and the ball will always tell you the truth. They affirm you. They expose you. They don’t lie. As a catcher, you have to know: • What you’re capable of • What your standard is • What your aim requires Success doesn’t just show up. It’s earned — never given. Having a little success is one thing. Finding it consistently is something completely different. Consistently successful people separate what matters from what doesn’t. They see what others overlook. They affirm the right thoughts. They repeat the right actions. That’s how you stay one step ahead. Find your balance. Set your standards. Know your capacity. Then raise it. Catchers… can you? CATCH IT. PRESENT IT. BLOCK IT. THROW IT. Lock into your aim

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On!’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. Calvin Coolidge

10 @ted.lasso.official leadership lessons: 1 be curious 2 winning is an attitude 3 all people are different people 4 see good in others 5 forgive first 6 stay teachable 7 believe in yourself 8 optimists do more 9 be honest 10 doing right thing is never wrong thing

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger

Effective self-talk strategies can give us a greater sense of control over our doubts, worries, and fears. Noel Brick

Blessed beyond belief! 22 years and growing! Thank you for being my forever Valentine. I love you @jgmckenry

Process is the path

Calling ALL Coaches from youth to the High School levels! Join us for an Awesome event with some special guest coaches. Staff: Michael McKenry- Former Pgh Pirate Patrick Sadler- Former Pro Player & Cool Springs Director of Baseball Operations Andrew Heck- Former Pro Player & Current North Allegheny Head Coach Tim Jones- Player Development & Baseball Operations Clubhouse Pgh Sean McAleer- Former SVC Pitcher and Asst. Director of programming and Player Development Clubhouse Pgh Key Focus: Drills Practice plans Practice time and space- get the most out of your sessions! Philosophies and an awesome packet for each coach to take with you to adapt to your teams. We will have an open Q & A session for coaches to dig deeper with our special guests. This is FREE for ALL coaches. This game is about people and helping our players become the best version of themselves.

Catchers Can you…. CATCH IT PRESENT IT BLOCK IT THROW IT! Your number one job as a catcher is to catch the ball & make sure that every strike is called a strike…After that you can start focusing on receiving & working the ball back into and or through the strike zone. 🎥: @pittsburghpirates

The Game is won by….. Winning 90FT. Taken 90FT. And not giving 90FT. #baseballisthebest

Welcome Cheetah aka Stallings! A little throwback to show off his Gold Glove!!

Day 1! @Joey Campagna finding Barrel in Lakeland with smooth moves, effortless intent, and conviction who he is… “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

My guy @MilesFarns2027 is absolutely relentless in his work. Showing off a Nasty Bugs Bunny Change up. Incredible family, unbelievable make-up, and he just keeps getting beter

The journey is never ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment. Antonio Brown

“Don’t limit yourself, and don’t let others convince you that you are limited in what you can do. Remember that you can achieve what you believe you can.” — Thomas Monson 🎥: @sparq_designs (Awesome Work)

Jobs not finished!!! @cutchtwenty2 Ya DIGG!!!

An offseason full of uncertainty. No guarantees. No timelines. Just work. Head down. Daily deposits. Growth without applause. That’s where men are forged. Seeing you walk through the unknown, grind without answers, and come out the other side stronger says everything about your character. Couldn’t be happier for you or more proud of my dude as you step into this next season of life with the Detroit Tigers. Earned. Deserved. Just getting started. EYE OF THE TIGER BRO 🐅🔥

The Paradoxical Commandments People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway. Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway. Kent M. Keith,

Rooted Faith. Disciplined Action. Relentless Growth. Faith does not replace work. Faith gives work meaning, direction, and endurance.

Faith isn’t proven in comfort. It’s revealed under pressure.

There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right. MLK JR

Thank you again for having me @pabaseballcoaches had a blast and the future looks bright.

“You don’t need more information. You need better execution.” Problems don’t stop by intention. They close by ownership. And the individuals & teams that win are the ones brave enough to look at the problem and disciplined enough to own it.

Facing uncomfortable truths and acknowledging weaknesses is challenging; Made a video on the many emotional states of a coach throughout a season. however, it’s often essential for growth. A good coach is one who can guide the coachee through these tough moments, help them confront their blind spots, unlock their true potential, and ultimately visualize their aspirations.

DISCOVERING IDENTITY & PURPOSE “Who you are before what you do.” When pressure hits, results fluctuate, people leave, bodies break, and seasons change— identity is the only thing that doesn’t get subbed out. “Baseball is one of the last places young men learn how to fail publicly — and recover.” “The game humbles everyone. Identity determines who survives it.”

Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future. Brian Tracy

Barrel practice with the boys!

Thankful for 2025 and looking forward to 2026!!! It’s Going to be a year to remember.

You are here to make a difference, to either improve the world or worsen it. And whether or not you consciously choose to, you will accomplish one or the other. Richelle E. Goodrich

Day 1 of @4twelve_sports_ministries catching camp was a great one looking forward to tomorrow. Thank you @mattdavis4596 for putting this together and @dieselsportscomplex for hosting!!!

I’m excited to work alongside 412 Sports Ministries, Matt Davis and Diesel Performance to offer a catching clinic over Christmas Break. Scan the QR code or use the link below to register https://412sportsministries.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/25764 We hope to see you there!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Blessed to walk a long side one of the biggest giving hearts in the world @jgmckenry She has an incredible giving spirit and every Christmas I’m mind boggled watching her put things together each and every year. Thankful!

Team Clemente A 5–0 start that clearly separated Bradenton baseball from whatever happened in Tennessee. Four of those wins came by one run — the kind of games where defense decides everything and dugouts go quiet for the right reasons. One of them turned into a one-hit shutout, a performance so clean it likely caused Nashville scoreboards to question their purpose. By the numbers, it wasn’t flashy — it was effective: • Team average: .400 • 76 hits in 190 at-bats • 44 runs scored, 44 RBIs

Pirates Fantasy Camp 2025: No Quit, Just Advil

I’m honored to kick off the 2026 @pabaseballcoaches convention on Thursday, January 15th.

How are we feeling about Gregory Soto? 🤔 We break down the new addition and whether we should expect more coming to the group this winter. Check out the full episode live now on our YouTube! ➡️ youtu.be/Tb5d_72pmGI?si…

It’s the time of year… Buccos Fantasy Camp 2025 here we goooooo!!!

There are no shortcuts to excellence. Developing real expertise, figuring out really hard problems, it all takes time―longer than most people imagine....you’ve got to apply those skills and produce real outcomes that are valuable to people....Grit is about working on something you care about so much that you’re willing to stay loyal to it.. “Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances.” SUN TZU

We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Never forget Change is inevitable Growth is optional. Your choices matter!!

Heal Smarter: Use your Injury, Recovery & Rehab into exponential growth. Got to @endurance_diaries to catch the full episode.

“You never know what’s around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mountain.” —Tom Hiddleston

You should never stop trying to learn and grow. Growth can be achieved through effort and persistence, by learning from mistakes, and by taking ownership of your own journey. Because everyone’s journey is different no one takes the same path.

I don’t wanna hear anymore, teach me to listen I don’t wanna see anymore, give me a vision That you could move this heart, to be set apart I don’t need to recognize, the man in the mirror And I don’t wanna trade Your plan, for something familiar I can’t waste a day, I can’t stay the same I wanna be different I wanna be changed ‘Til all of me is gone And all that remains Is a fire so bright The whole world can see That there’s something different So come and be different, ooh And I don’t wanna spend my life, stuck in a pattern And I don’t wanna gain this world but lose what matters And so I’m giving up, everything because... I wanna be different I wanna be changed ‘Til all of me is gone And all that remains Is a fire so bright The whole world can see That there’s something different So come and be different, ooh I know that I am far from perfect But through You the cross still says I’m worth it So take this beating in my heart and Come and finish what You started When they see me, let them see You ‘Cause I just wanna be different, ye-ey I wanna be different I wanna be changed ‘Til all of me is gone And all that remains Ooh is a fire so bright The whole world can see That there’s something different So come and be different I just wanna be different So could You be different In me!

“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” —Jim Rohn​

Rise above your fears and you can rise above your peers. Matshona Dhliwayo

2025 — Sophomore Season (Age 23) Core Line • 32 GS | 10–10 | 1.97 ERA | 187.2 IP | 216 K | 0.95 WHIP | .199 BAA • Led MLB in ERA (1.97) — first qualified SP under 2.00 since 2022 • One of the best seasons by a Pirates starter in franchise history Accolades • Opening Day Starter (1st Opening Day) • All-Star Game Starter for Second year in a row Dominance & Durability • 25 of 32 starts with ≤ 2 ER • 11.1 K/9 | 1.8 BB/9 | K:BB ≈ 6:1 • Opp AVG .199 (top 5 MLB) • 72% first-pitch strike rate • 0.95 WHIP (second straight year under 1.00) Pitch Profile Expansion • FB avg: 98.4 mph (tied highest SP in MLB) • Usage: 51% FB | 33% SL | 10% CH | 6% CB • Changeup: < .150 AVG against; slider ≈ .160 AVG • Hard-Hit Rate: ~23–25% (best 10%) Efficiency & Composure • Maintained .240 OBP with RISP • Repeated ERA under 2.00 back-to-back years (1st Pirate ever) • Youngest ERA leader since Dwight Gooden (1985)

Legends never lose. They learn. They level up and they launch back. Hiral Nagda

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. Ralph Waldo Emerson

GIVING > GETTING The greatest lives aren’t remembered for what they received — but for what they gave. Service, generosity, lifting someone else up… that’s the real scoreboard. Give your gifts. Give your time. Give your heart. Give even when it’s small, unnoticed, or uncomfortable. Because the crazy part? When you give, you grow. When you lift others, you rise. When you create light, you walk in it. A meaningful life isn’t built by accumulation — it’s built by contribution. We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.