Hunter Ulbright

YSU ‘22 | Blocked by @JalenRose |

[Hunter Ulbright @HunterUlbright]

“Where you from?”

“Ohio”

“Where in Ohio?”

“Wellsville”

“What’s that by?”

“East Liverpool, Steubenville, Midland”

“Where?”

“I live where the states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet up. I live in all 3 at once. I’m from West Ohiovania.”

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Watching the pirates bullpen…

[Russell Wilson @DangeRussWilson]

Thank You, Football.

Love, #3

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Hunter Ulbright @HunterUlbright]

@npc210 I will take 6/7 innings, 5 Ks, 2 BBs, and 2/3 ER every start. He keeps them in every game. Keeps the arms fresh in the pen. Such a valuable player to have. Should not even be considered as a trade piece.

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@PlatinumKey13 The most in control hitter we’ve had since prime cutch? Seemingly every AB is good. Looks so comfortable

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@steelers One of the worst drafts in franchise history.

[Pittsburgh Penguins @penguins]

THE PENGUINS ARE PLAYOFFS BOUND‼️

[Hunter Ulbright @HunterUlbright]

PLAYOFF HOCKEY IN PITTSBURGH 🐧

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@DallasStars @mnwild Travesty of a first round matchup. The playoff and seeding system is:

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@PensInsideScoop Just a reminder he was not put in the top 100 players of all time. Insane..

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Huskies man.. what a special run this has been.

[MLB @MLB]

WELCOME TO THE SHOW, KONNOR GRIFFIN 😤

The 19-year-old phenom mashes an RBI double in his first MLB at-bat!

[Hunter Ulbright @HunterUlbright]

@VinnysCorner1 True. 6

NFL: Steelers - 2
NHL: Penguins - 3
MLB: Pirates - 0
NBA: Cavs - 1

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

THE UCONN HUSKIES FIGHT BACK FROM 19 DOWN

ONIONS ONIONS ONIONS

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LETS GOOOOO 🐺

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@Pirates Great, now just bench Cruz

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@UrinatingTree Cruz needs shipped to Alcatraz

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@PensML

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@Pirates Has to be the starting SS opening day, no question