Ryan Lytle

Faith, Family and Freedom. Database Programmer. SSC Alumni. MLBPAA Member. Pittsburgh Sports!
Kingsport Axmen!
Hometown: McClellandtown, PA.

[Andrew Fillipponi @ThePoniExpress]

Skenes Night: He’s due. So here’s the deal. If Paul strikes out 9 or more. Like he did the last time he faced the Dodgers. And the Buccos win. I’ll give away 5 Paul Skenes jerseys. Just follow me. And retweet this post. And you’re good. Let’s go Bucs!

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

Hoping for a @KingsportAxmen comeback win tonight. #axesup🪓 #axmenbaseball

[Saint Joseph's Baseball @SJUHawks_Base]

Congratulations to Blake Primrose, the @NCBWA District 1 Co-Player of the Year! #THWND

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[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

@VinnysCorner1 Jose "Chico" Lind

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

So great to have the @KingsportAxmen back in action and good to see some familiar faces out on the field.

[Pittsburgh Steelers @steelers]

RP for your chance to win this signed @_Dwfootball11 jersey‼️

[Transfer Portal @TransferPortal]

NEW: Utah OF Jet Gilliam has entered the NCAA transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports.

Gilliam batted .362 with 6 HRs in 188 ABs this season.

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[Kingsport Axmen @KingsportAxmen]

Meet The Axmen Recap! 🪓

We had such a great time meeting you last night!! Don’t forget, opening night is TOMORROW NIGHT! Our gates open at 6pm, with the first pitch at 7pm. Come help us cheer on our Axmen as they take on the Burlington Sock Puppets!

[Mark Davis @MarkThatPlay]

Any college would be lucky to pickup this former @KingsportAxmen pitcher!!

[Mark Davis @MarkThatPlay]

Yes, our @KingsportAxmen will have Lebron on our 2026 team! - @A_lebron19 of @southernubsb! This marks his second year in the Appy League and first with our Axmen!

Welcome to the team!

#AxesUp 🪓⚾️

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

@garymo2007 Would have loved to be there. I was there for game 2 of the back to back walk offs against the Cards back in 15. Hoping I get to witness another one like that. Nothing like it.

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

@MLB @Topps #LetsGoBucs

[MLB @MLB]

Repost and reply for a chance to win this autographed Paul Skenes @Topps card!

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

@JimStamm22 Better late than never I guess

[Alex Kelsey @AlexLKelsey1]

I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility.

Sophomore
Saint Joseph’s University
L/L OF

Career stats
.348 AVG / .481 SLG / .474 OBP
102 BBs + HBPs/ 67 Ks
2B - 25
3B - 6
HR - 6
RBI - 68
37 SBs
107 games played / 106 starts

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

Super excited to see @Valdezesmerlyn7 get a lot of firsts out of the way today in the show. For those of you who follow him you know he is super passionate about this game. Congrats Mi'jo.

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

Representing our @steelers at the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska! #herewego @SteelersUnite @DKPghSports @Dejan_Kovacevic @TheRamonFoster

[Ryan Lytle @ryanslytle]

If this doesn't move you I don't know what will. Thank you for sharing.

[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

[Kingsport Axmen @KingsportAxmen]

⚾️ Meet the Axmen before the season starts!

Join us on June 2nd from 5:00PM–6:30PM at Ballad Health Field for a fun-filled evening with the Kingsport Axmen! 🙌

Bring the whole family out and get ready for an unforgettable summer at the ballpark! #MeetTheAxmen #KingsportAxmen

[MLB @MLB]

The Force is strong with this signed ball from Mason Miller 🔥

Repost and reply for a chance to win it!

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