I’m super excited to announce that I have committed to play Division 1 baseball at Fairfield University. I’d like to thank all of my coaches and teammates, and especially my parents for helping me to get to this point. Can’t wait to be a stag. 🦌🦌🦌
ICE IN HIS VEINS!
Jimmy Mulvaney (@Stags_Base) seals the 5-0 shutout victory for the Bristol Blues with a 3-strikeout 9th inning to force a winner-take-all game three in the opening round of the NECBL Playoffs.
Some moments in baseball are bigger than the final score. This was one of them.
Just two days after losing his best friend Austin Nace, Jimmy Mulvaney recorded the final outs of a 5-0 victory while wearing a purple wristband and Austin’s initials on his glove in honor of his memory.
Jimmy Mulvaney (@Stags_Base) pitches a 1-2-3 9th inning to seal the 5-0 shutout win against Martha’s Vineyard.
And - most importantly - he does it for his best buddy Austin Nace, who passed away two days ago 🥹
Broadcasting baseball is more than calling the game in front of you. It’s about storytelling, connecting with people, and putting a smile on someone’s face.
This summer, while broadcasting for the Bristol Blues of the NECBL, I had the privilege of sharing one of those stories.
Early in the season, I made it a point to introduce myself to every player and ask if there was anything meaningful I should know for the broadcast. Right away, Fairfield RHP Jimmy Mulvaney shared something that stuck with me.
Jimmy wears sleeves every game to cover a purple wristband he wears on his arm. Under NCAA rules, players can’t wear accessories that don’t match the team colors.
The purple wristband honors his best friend, Austin Nace, who was born with Hurler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly every system in the body. Austin endured hundreds of IV infusions, multiple surgeries, and years of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. He faced dwarfism, heart damage, vision loss, hearing loss, and progressive brain damage. Doctors once said children with his condition often don’t live past age 10. Austin defied those odds and lived to be 21.
On Thursday night, I shared Austin’s story during our ESPN+ broadcast while Jimmy was on the mound.
The following day, I learned that Austin had passed away.
Later, Jimmy’s mom sent me a message that I’ll never forget:
“A few hours before Austin passed, I was telling his mom, Jen, that you were again mentioning him while Jimmy was on the mound as we were texting. Yesterday after he passed, his parents, Jen and Ryan, came over to our house to spend some time with us. We played one of your broadcasts we had saved while we reminisced and shared stories. You are appreciated. All our best as you build your broadcasting career.”
As broadcasters, we spend so much time focusing on preparation and delivering a great call - and that’s completely fine. But moments like this are a reminder that our voices can do something even more meaningful.
Austin’s memory will live on, and I’m grateful I had the opportunity to help tell a small part of his story.
Broadcasting baseball is more than calling the game in front of you. It’s about storytelling, connecting with people, and putting a smile on someone’s face.
This summer, while broadcasting for the Bristol Blues of the NECBL, I had the privilege of sharing one of those stories.
Early in the season, I made it a point to introduce myself to every player and ask if there was anything meaningful I should know for the broadcast. Right away, Fairfield RHP Jimmy Mulvaney shared something that stuck with me.
Jimmy wears sleeves every game to cover a purple wristband he wears on his arm. Under NCAA rules, players can’t wear accessories that don’t match the team colors.
The purple wristband honors his best friend, Austin Nace, who was born with Hurler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly every system in the body. Austin endured hundreds of IV infusions, multiple surgeries, and years of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. He faced dwarfism, heart damage, vision loss, hearing loss, and progressive brain damage. Doctors once said children with his condition often don’t live past age 10. Austin defied those odds and lived to be 21.
On Thursday night, I shared Austin’s story during our ESPN+ broadcast while Jimmy was on the mound.
The following day, I learned that Austin had passed away.
Later, Jimmy’s mom sent me a message that I’ll never forget:
“A few hours before Austin passed, I was telling his mom, Jen, that you were again mentioning him while Jimmy was on the mound as we were texting. Yesterday after he passed, his parents, Jen and Ryan, came over to our house to spend some time with us. We played one of your broadcasts we had saved while we reminisced and shared stories. You are appreciated. All our best as you build your broadcasting career.”
As broadcasters, we spend so much time focusing on preparation and delivering a great call - and that’s completely fine. But moments like this are a reminder that our voices can do something even more meaningful.
Austin’s memory will live on, and I’m grateful I had the opportunity to help tell a small part of his story.
Congratulations to Mark Gialluisi (2x 1st team All-State) and Jimmy Mulvaney (3rd team All-State NP) on their All-State selections.
As a team the Falcons finished #15 in NJ, #1 in GMC, and were named the https://t.co/h6OBsgLAGj GMC Team of the Year.
And a big thank you to the long list of people that made this successful season possible.
- First Team all GMC Red Division
- First team all Conference
- First Team Central NJ all Area
- Third Team All-State Non-Public
- Gmc All Star
- NJ Senior All Star
Thank you @njhsbca for an putting together an incredible event at the Senior All-Star Game. These boys have known each other since 12U and went on to have successful HS careers. Best of luck on their next chapter. Do Great Things and TY for all the memories.
Jimmy Mulvaney continues to shove for @SaintJoesMetBB. A 1-2-3 fourth and he's retired 11 straight since a one-out single in the first. MID 4: @SaintJoesMetBB 8, @NDNJAthletics 0.
Class act bunch of SJ’s Metuchen players teaching this up n coming youngster the art of sidearm/submarine pitching while they are on a quick vacation.. awesome give back from some great players..
🏆 The Falcons run Middlesex County‼️
🚨 St. Joe’s Metuchen avenges their loss in last year’s GMC Final to defeat North Brunswick 2-0 in the rematch
@FalconsSJHS @mmurrayXV@JimmyMulvaney1
⚾️ More from this game coming to JSZ