Trey Luffy

Penn State ‘22

[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.

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Jesus defeated death so you can live.

[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

@BleacherReport Fleece

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@Lee3654Lee @EdSanta1 @dlee_papi @ClintHurdle13 @CoachJordano Congrats Dave!!!

[James Franklin @coachjfranklin]

LTFI!!!

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[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

@sammybarbs33 Saying this but blatantly ignoring the fact that bama lost to two 6-6 teams - so no the argument of playing a tough schedule isn’t lost, its a simple argument of win the games on your schedule

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@HotLineZing @BarstoolBigCat L BOZO

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@jasrifootball @JasonLaCanfora

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@JennaHarner11 How about a better coach?

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[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

@Pirates Give refunds you losers

[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

@Pirates What a joke

[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

Are we allowed to boo Bednar now?

[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

@TomlinGottaGo @KodyDuncanPGH You move the tying run into scoring position with 1 out, id take that any day of the week. Make them decide to either pitch to Reynolds or put the winning run on first with Cruz up to bat. Id say at least 25/30 managers bunt in that situation

[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

@Jeemie4043 @KodyDuncanPGH He battled 10 pitches to finally get a pitch to hit - so unless they intentionally walk him (which they might) they pitch him the exact same. If they walk him, you take your chances with your 3 hitter to do damage with 1 out bases loaded

[Trey Luffy @luffy_trey]

@TomlinGottaGo @KodyDuncanPGH So you take the chance of hitting into a double play and ending any chance of a comeback. It’s baseball 101 to bunt there especially with a guy that’s a good bunter