Joe Block
@joe_block
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Part of the Pittsburgh Pirates broadcast team. Married to the South Hills. Michigan State grad. Roseville grown. Dedicated husband and dad. #90sHipHop fan.
Joined September 2009
You are loved. You are enough. The world is a better place because of you. My heart is with everyone facing their own battles, and with those who stand beside them in support. Your mental health matters and so do you.
It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay! 🌎💙 Whether you've lost a loved one or experienced your own personal struggles, we're sending love today to everyone who has been touched by suicide. Remember, together, we can fight for a world without suicide. #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth
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fun list Most HR, season, Pirates age 37+ (on Opening Day) 32 - Willie Stargell, 1979 28 - Stargell, 1978 20 - Andrew McCutchen, 2024 13 - McCutchen, 2025 13 - Stargell, 1977 11 - Stargell, 1980 10 - Roberto Clemente, 1972 9 - Tommy Pham, 2025 9 - Honus Wagner, 1911
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Pirates, most team pitching shutouts at Home, all-time 15 - 1915 15 - 1906 13 - 2025 13 - 1908
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Pirates lowest career BA allowed, all-time .170 - Goose Gossage, 1977 .190 - Dennis Santana, 2024-25 .198 - Paul Skenes, 2024-25 (min. 300 BF, N.L. games only)
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Lowest Pirates rookie reliever ERA, season 2.23 - David Bednar, 2021 2.25 - Kent Tekulve, 1975 2.31 - Isaac Mattson, 2025 (since 1942, min. 39 IP)
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Lowest career ERA at PNC Park 2.05 - Paul Skenes 2.29 - Tony Watson 2.70 - A.J. Burnett 2.89 - Jared Hughes 2.91 - Ivan Nova 2.95 - Matt Capps (min. 153 IP)
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Pirates managers, highest home win%, first 51 career games: .725 - Chuck Tanner, 1977 .686 - Connie Mack, 1894-95 .647 - Donny Kelly, 2025 .647 - Bill Virdon, 1972 .647 - Fred Clarke, 1900 (via @OptaSTATS)
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#Pirates Carmen Mlodzinski (2.00 ERA) — 5th-lowest ERA since the All-Star Break (min. 100 BF)
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Highest Pirates career OBP% - August .416 - Paul Waner, 1926-40 .416 - Kiki Cuyler, 1924-27 .414 - Brian Giles, 1999-2003 .410 - Ralph Kiner, 1946-52 .408 - Jared Triolo, 2023-25 (min. 50 G)
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August N.L. OBP% leaders .444 - Shohei Ohtani, LA .441 - Juan Soto, NYM .437 - Jared Triolo, Pirates
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Last 90 years, ERA+ above 200, age 23 or younger: 229 - Dwight Gooden, 1985 Mets 205 - Paul Skenes, 2025 Pirates (min. 160 IP, via @Stathead)
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Bryan Reynolds ties Kevin Young for 11th on the #Pirates all-time home list
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Wonder what my 16-year old self would’ve said if he knew that this would happen. We invite you to join us on @937theFan and the Pirates Radio Network for Buccos-Cubbies live from Wrigley.
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