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
Five Pirates pitchers have finished as high as 6th (or tied) in the modern MVP voting, since 1931. None higher. 2025 - Paul Skenes 1970 - Dave Giusti 1960 - Vernon Law 1958 - Bob Friend 1943 - Rip Sewell — @OptaSTATS
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Pirates lowest ERA in a season - Live Ball Era 1.97 - Paul Skenes, 2025 2.05 - Bob Veale, 1968 2.12 - Steve Blass, 1968 2.15 - Vernon Law, 1965 (qual. for ERA title)
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Highest SO/BB rate, Pirates, all-time 5.14 - Paul Skenes, 2025 4.92 - Denny Driscoll, 1882 4.69 - Deacon Phillippe, 1902 4.67 - Babe Adams, 1920 (qual. pitchers)
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Pirates to lead MLB in ERA 2025 - Paul Skenes 1977 - John Candelaria 1935 - Cy Blanton (via @OptaSTATS)
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Paul Skenes is the first Pirates pitcher to receive multiple Cy Young votes in multiple seasons — @OptaSTATS
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Doug Drabek received one vote in 1992 after winning the award in 1990. He’s the only Pirates pitcher to have received votes in more than one season.
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Paul Skenes is the first Pirates pitcher to receive multiple Cy Young votes in multiple seasons — @OptaSTATS
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When the outfit is giving Safari ... I knew what had to be done! 🐘🐒🐊🦘🐅 Truly a wild day at the office with these two 🤣 @gbrowniepoints @MattCapps55 @SNPittsburgh
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Pirates to lead MLB in ERA 2025 - Paul Skenes 1977 - John Candelaria 1935 - Cy Blanton (via @OptaSTATS)
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Pirates lowest SLG% allowed to right-handed batters .172 - Isaac Mattson, 2025 .194 - Clay Holmes, 2021 .213 - Luis Tiant, 1981 (min. 100 batters faced, since records kept in 1974)
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Lowest Pirates batting average allowed, all-time .199 - Paul Skenes, 2025 .207 - Oliver Perez, 2004 .208 - Al Mamaux, 1915 .208 - Cannonball Ed Morris, 1885 (qual. pitchers)
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Highest SO/BB rate, Pirates, all-time 4.98 - Paul Skenes, 2025 4.92 - Denny Driscoll, 1882 4.69 - Deacon Phillippe, 1902 4.67 - Babe Adams, 1920 (qual. pitchers)
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Pirates lowest ERA in a season - Live Ball Era 2.03 - Paul Skenes, 2025 2.05 - Bob Veale, 1968 2.12 - Steve Blass, 1968 2.15 - Vernon Law, 1965 (qual. for ERA title)
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Oneil Cruz joins Barry Bonds as the only #Pirates to hit 20+ HR and steal 35+ bases in a season
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There's less than one week until the Debra Mattson Memorial Walk in Erie, PA. We would love if you'd join our family as we walk to raise awareness for mental health & support NAMI of Erie! Learn more here: https://t.co/ixEzg1qwmj Register here: https://t.co/o74qGMiXh1
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Most #Pirates home shutouts in a season: 15 - 1915 15 - 1906 14 - 2025
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Konnor Griffin finishes the season slashing .337/.418/.542 with 21 HR and 65 SB. The last minor league player to have a .330+/20+/60+ season was Tom Romano way back in 1982. https://t.co/3j8jZvWu0I
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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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