And just when I thought 2023 couldn't get any better...
Excited to share that I've accepted a job with the Yankees in 2024, working in Player Development in Tampa.
Grateful to everyone who has been part of my journey. This is beyond my wildest dreams.
#youcangettherefromhere
The goal from the beginning was to create a mindset that it's no longer ok to be average. We wanted to win ballgames, but more importantly to win in the infinite game. I couldn't be more grateful to everyone who bought in.
Fearless. Selfless. Relentless.
@GB_Baseball
#LetsGoGB
When I got this job, the then President of the BBF asked me if we could be a top 20 programme in 3 years. That felt very ambitious to me, and yet...
Congrats to the entire programme, especially the men and women who put the uniform on and play.
#LetsGoGB
🇬🇧⚾🦁
📊🌏⚾ The moment you have been waiting for the updated Men's Baseball World Rankings!
🔝🇯🇵 Japan No 1!
🔥 With a place in the next
#Premier12
on the line, keep your eyes open to check how our Ranking develop during 2023
🔗 Check out the details here:
2019 PitchingNinja Award for Most Unfair AB. 🏆
Winner:
Jordan Hicks, 102mph Inside Two Seamer & 2 103mph Inside Two Seamers. 😱☠️
The fine line between death & going down looking.
[2nd year in a row Hicks wins this Award]
GREAT BRITAIN IS GOING FOR GOLD!
For the first time since 2007, GB Baseball is headed to the European Championship Final!
See you Sunday night!
#LetsGoGB
#EuroBaseball
Dear fellow
@ABCA1945
members. I made a little spreadsheet that has all of the videos from all past conferences organised by subject (baserunning, hitting, pitching, etc). Makes it easier to find/follow a topic. Enjoy. If you're not a member, you're crazy!
They answered the call. They bought in. They believed. They competed. Best staff and team I’ve ever been part of. Thank you to everyone who supported us.
We will be back.
@GB_Baseball
never, ever gives up.
Fearless. Selfless. RELENTLESS.
🇬🇧⚾️🦁
"One of the beautiful things about Baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to reach down and prove something." - Nolan Ryan.
I'll be reaching as far down as ever for this team.
#LetsGoGB
So your
@GB_Baseball
team is through to the medal round, based on the tie-breaker rules.
There’s a huge lesson in this. Yesterday, down by 7 against Russia, we battled & scored 6 runs to make it a 7-6 game.
Without those 6 runs, we’d be out.
There’s always a reason to grind.
I'm almost completely at a loss for words. So I thought I'd let the words we all wear on our chests at
@GB_Baseball
speak for how I'm feeling. Today, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we get to work.
Thanks to everyone whose words have lifted me up today. I'm humbled and excited. 🇬🇧⚾️🦁👊🏽
Well, the goal was gold. But I'll take a silver medal and a trip to the World Cup.
2019: 5th
2021: 4th
2022: 2nd
Salute to the men of the
@GB_Baseball
U23's. I'd go to battle with this team, and this staff any and every time.
Thank you to all those who supported us.
#LetsGoGB
I love this so much. I'm so impressed with how Baseball Czech have made the most of their WBC appearance and have used it as a platform to grow the game. Bravo, guys.
栗山英樹氏とパヴェル・ハディム監督の会談 🇯🇵
Today the manager of the Japanese national team Hideki Kuriyama met with the manager of the Czech national team Pavel Chadim. Pavel congratulated Hideki on winning the
@WBCBaseball
🇯🇵🤝🇨🇿
Thank you for your help and translation…
Man, I love coaching. This photo right here is me in my happy place. Thank you
@paul_baseball
for the amazing photos you take of the
@GB_Baseball
team (among your many contributions).
In our last team zoom meeting, I told these young men that when we left Verona, nobody would underestimate Great Britain again. I think we’ve achieved that. What a team. What a programme. I didn’t want to take my uniform off.
#LetsGoGB
🇬🇧⚾️🦁
In Phoenix, our clubbie Sam told me about
@Topps
Now cards. Very cool concept. I'm now the owner of copies of what have to be the only 2 (for now) actual
@GB_Baseball
Baseball cards in history.
I’ll never ever forget the 2021
@GB_Baseball
Lions. The most selfless & relentless bunch of men I’ve ever been blessed to share a dugout with. It was such an honour to lead them and such a pleasure to watch them play. I hope they made you all as proud as they’ve made me. 🇬🇧⚾️🦁
🌏⚾ BREAKING: New Men's Baseball Rankings released!
🔝🇯🇵 Japan retains the top!
🔛 The race for the next
#Premier12
is on 🔥!
🔗 Check out the details here:
Thoughts on pitch clock: I'm not a fan. I think it's a shame that Baseball added this rule. I think it hurts the game. We've spent the last decade teaching players to breathe and "slow the moment down", so they could be in the best mental state to perform in moments like this. 🤷🏾♂️
Bottom of the ninth. Tie game. Bases loaded. Full count. The dream scenario. And ... Cal Conley didn't get set in the batter's box with 8 seconds left on the pitch clock.
Umpire calls an automatic strike. At-bat over. Inning over. This is the new reality.
One year ago today.
I'll never forget this amazing team. They were a once in a generation group of players.
Oh yeah,
@markdero7
's guys were pretty good too.
🇬🇧⚾🦁
#LetsGoGB
Every time we bring a new guy into the
@GB_Baseball
programme, it's special. Players, coaches, staff... all become part of a unique family. This year is no different. Welcome,
@CoachSheets3
and thank you!
🇬🇧⚾🦁
#LetsGoGB
For the first time ever, Great Britain defeats Italy - and advances to the
#EuroBaseball
Quarterfinals after a perfect 3-0 record in Pool A!
HAPPY AND GLORIOUS!
#LetsGoGB
Embracing the energy that other countries bring to the game, thanks to the WBC. Reminding us all to have fun, thanks to the WBC. The
@WBCBaseball
is breathing life into Baseball and you gotta love it.
"We're just trying to bring energy to our own dugout and have fun with it, and I think if Major League Baseball fans can't get behind that, we're a little stuck in the old times."
@JTRealmuto
on the hype level last night:
7pm ET: 🇨🇺 🇺🇸
@WBCBaseball
|
#WorldBaseballClassic
I've spent a lot of years of my life watching these guys talk about great baseball teams and players. Now they are talking about our team and our players. I know we earned it, but the
#WorldBaseballClassic
has been such a gift for
#BritishBaseball
🇬🇧⚾🦁
#LetsGoGB
Attending my first
@ABCA1945
Conference this week, representing
@GB_Baseball
as we head into one of the biggest years in programme history. So excited to be able to meet some of the coaches I admire in person and exchange ideas with the many coaches I don't know I admire yet.
If you love Baseball, and I love it as much as anything in life, then you live for days like today. Looking forward to a great competitive ballgame.
🇬🇧⚾🦁
#LetsGoGB
Last game of
#EuroBaseball
Pool B, and it's a big one.
🆚 Italy 🇮🇹
🕰️ 17:30 CEST // 16:30 BST // 11:30 EDT
📍 Trebic
📺 (use code GREATBRITAIN10 for 10% off!)
#️⃣
#LetsGoGB
The proposal from the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (
@LA28
) to include five new sports in the programme has been accepted by the IOC Session.
Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at…
3+ hours of driving to pick up these bad boys (
@CoachSheets3
's podcasts keeping me company) .. plus bats, helmets, balls and more. A European Championship to win next week. And today I became an official
@ABCA1945
member. Never been more excited to be a Baseball coach.
#GoGBGo
I want there to be a top notch Baseball facility in the UK for our players, who can inspire the next generation, and the funds to pay some of our very talented coaches so that they work full-time in Baseball and increase the rate 4
@GB_Baseball
become a perennial threat. 🙏🏽⚾️
Don’t be afraid to put out into the universe your goals. Your dreams. Your plans.
The more people who learn your aspirations, the more people who can hold you accountable... who can keep you motivated. The more people who will help you.
You can’t do this alone. And that’s OK.
Anyone who thinks that an apology was the thing that would bring an end to the situation we're facing in British Baseball is gravely mistaken. The apology is the beginning. Now, the real work begins and we all need to raise our hands and get involved with that.
Phenomenal effort from these young men today. Just goes to show what’s possible when you don’t lose belief. Thanks to everyone for your support of
@GB_Baseball
. It means the world to us.
#LetsGoGB
🇬🇧⚾️🦁
#UglyShirtDinner
Many won’t remember 2021 fondly. I will. Thanks to the
@GB_Baseball
players, their families, our tremendous staff of volunteers, and our supporters all across the globe.
I wish you all a successful 2022.
It starts with a decision to be great. I’m in. Who’s with me?
#letsgogb
This is why I do it. Hard to describe the feeling this gives. Wish I could personally thank each and every one of these amazing students.
🇬🇧⚾🦁
#imnotcryingyouare
We heard all about Great Britain’s baseball team’s incredible achievement of qualifying for the
#WorldBaseballClassic
for the very first time in assembly today. Good luck
@GB_Baseball
from everyone here at St Greg’s - you’ll knock it out of the park!
#LetsGoGB
🦁🇬🇧⚾️
Yesterday was one of those days that will be referenced in 10 years when a homegrown British player signs a pro contract, or gets called up to the Big Leagues. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Mike and Max and the entire 108 team.
#youcangettherefromhere
.
@The108London
is OPEN
⚾️ Four batting cages
💎A full-size infield diamond
🥩 Mouth-watering authentic BBQ
Europe's largest indoor baseball and softball facility has officially landed in Brent Cross Town
Heading to Heathrow to begin the next phase of the process of qualifying for
@WBCBaseball
. I'm grateful to the amazing staff of volunteers (coaches, coordinators, athletic trainers and more) who have given so much to get us to the point. And im excited to see this team compete.
Sometimes the other team just beats you, no matter how hard you fight. When that happens, all you can do is tip your cap. Today
@HonkbalSoftbal
was the better team. Tomorrow we play for Bronze. So proud of this team.
🇬🇧⚾️🦁
#LetsGoGB
March 13, 2023. Thanks to a lot of hard work from a bunch of amazing people,
@gb_baseball
achieved something that almost nobody thought possible. So grateful to those who donated money, and to
@uk_sport
and
@tnluk
who provided funding so that we could make this dream a reality.
The
@LondonMets
NBL team had the honour of welcoming the Lancashire
@legendsbsb
to Finsbury Park today. We
#Salute
@JRod__9
and the players who have battled all season long in their inaugural NBL season. We respect what you are doing. It's been an honour taking the field with you
Baseball is a small world. From Regensburg to London to Tampa,
@SimplyAJ10
has always greeted me with a smile on his face and generosity in his heart. It made my day to see this guy and to get to share some fellowship together. ⚾👊🏾
Previewing some more
@WBCBaseball
storylines 👇
🇻🇪 Venezuela hosts Caribbean Series for first time in nine years
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic roster loaded with MLB talent
🇬🇧 Great Britain's Manager with inspirational message on ⚾️ dreams
#MLBNHotStove
|
@jonmorosi
|
@adnansvirk
Sent the last work email, my handover note. Next is to put on the out of office. Then, back into Baseball-mode.
@GB_Baseball
and I have a European Championship to win. So fired up to see this team compete!
#LetsGoGB
🇬🇧⚾️🦁
Had a great evening with my
@GB_Baseball
guys in London for the holidays. Charlie Collins, Jaden Rudd and Jon Cramman. Reminiscing on 2023 and excited for the future.
Grateful to
@BritishBaseball
for the honour. Humbled by the players and staff of
@GB_Baseball
. If they don't perform, nobody wants to see me throw a Baseball. Looking forward to seeing the games this weekend. Hope to see you there.
We are delighted that
@GB_Baseball
head coach
@kayperbeats
will throw out the first pitch at the
#BBFNBL
final between the London Mets & London Capitals at Farnham Park this coming Saturday at around 11.45.
Always grateful to
@michaelsclair
for his support and coverage of the global game of baseball. It's especially sweet when
@GB_Baseball
is part of the story.
🇬🇧⚾🦁
#LetsGoGB
Wasn’t what we wanted today. But tomorrow we play for a chance to go compete for a Gold Medal + a trip to the U23 World Championship.
As ever, thank you for your support.
#LetsGoGB
🇬🇧⚾️🦁
Told you this squad was gonna shock people. Don't underestimate GB! Congratulations to
@notarabledays
on her 1st International W as a Manager. Here's to many many more!!
#WhyNotGB
#LetsGoGB
🇬🇧🥎🦁
Hearing guys like
@mookiebetts
talk about the
@WBCBaseball
like this really hits home.
I really hope the tournament continues to grow. The game will grow with it.
🌍⚾
Dear
@MLBUKCommunity
. I chose my
@BigGreenBasebal
jersey over an MLB one. I'm sad I won't be watching the
@Athletics
today, but feel even more sad for the HS, College & other young players who lost their season. I wanted to honour them.
#JerseysOn
Now
#22
! Congratulations to every single player, coach and volunteer staff member for the effort this year. It's thanks to you all that we continue to rise.
#LetsGoGB
🇬🇧⚾🦁
I got called a player's coach the other day by our starting pitcher. Nothing fired me up more than to hear him say that. My team is my family and I would run through a wall for THEM!
Je ne parle pas français. J'ai utilisé Google Translate pour ce tweet, afin que je puisse essayer de montrer ma gratitude envers "The Strike Out". J'espère que je n'ai pas dit quelque chose de vraiment offensant à la place! 🤣 Merci beaucoup pour votre soutien.
#AllonsyGB
Si vous passez votre dimanche loin des réseaux sociaux, une mise à jour s'impose ⏬ La 🇬🇧 participe pour la première fois à la
#WBC
avant le retour des
#LondonSeries
. L'actu⚾ est donc bouillante chez nos voisins. Interview très sympa du Head Coach
@kayperbeats
par
@marionhayot
.
To
@BritishBaseball
. In the midst of a pandemic, when everyone's lives have been shut down and there's been so little to cheer us up, you gave us a tournament. A reason to see our friends & teammates. Something to play for. I know it wasn't easy, just wanted to say thank you.
Camp started about a year ago. What an amazing time group that was. What a powerful experience the collective memory of British Baseball to take into the next 20 years.
🇬🇧⚾️🦁
#LetsGoGB
What a roster we had.
“We wanted to be a team that competed from the first pitch to the last out of every single game and we were hoping that the other teams in our group would under-estimate us,” said head coach
@kayperbeats
#LetsGoGB
Full story -
I got to do Baseball stuff today. First games of 2020 here in the UK. It was so good to see my
@LondonMets
family. Very grateful to
@BritishBaseball
for all they've done to get us on the field. And good to get those first W's. ⚾💪🏽