Head Baseball Coach - Michigan State University @MSUBaseball
East Lansing, MI
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25 years ago today I experienced the thrill of a lifetime when I got to coach against my dad. His high school team beat mine 7-2 but I will never forget the feeling at that plate meeting. Never been more nervous! A special moment coaching against my hero!
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We keep telling kids to have fun when they play, but nobody defines what fun is. Let me help. “Fun” is not forced/fake enthusiasm, laziness, or lack of hustle. That’s called “bush league”. Fun is playing hard all the time, hustling, and playing for the guy next to you. #LetsGo
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After 6 months and 4 days, we FINALLY got back on the field today!! Missed this place and these guys!!
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Watched a lot of baseball in my life, but this game at Comerica Park in 2012 is one I will never forget. I was excited, nervous, thrilled, etc to learn from Al Kaline that day. He couldn’t have been more classy. RIP #6 and thank you.
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Thank you to @umichbaseball for you support and to @phillyg66 for leading us in prayer before the game last night. #SpartanStrong
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Met the newest member of @ThisistheIZZONE tonight! Too bad he doesn’t have any eligibility left. @AROD
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A special thanks to @DantonioMark for coming out and addressing our team today! Relationships, education, win lift someone up, work! #SpartanFamily
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The Lord chose to call my mom home early this morning. There was not kinder, sweeter, and more Godly woman on the planet and today she dances with Jesus. A life well lived, thank you mom!
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Tough day today, lost 3-2. Found this on warning track on my way off the field from my 8 yr old daughter. #perspective #backatittomorrow
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25 YEARS! Thanks for being the best wife and mother. Love you! Here’s to the next 25!
#blessed
#HappyAnniversary
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Congrats @DantonioMark on becoming the winningest coach in @MSU_Football history! #110 #SpartansWill #ClassAct
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Seen a lot of baseball games at Wrigley Field, but this is my first hockey game! #GoGreen @MSU_Hockey
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Tough saying goodbye to this group of senior players and managers. Thank you for representing @statebaseball in an unbelievable way. It has been an honor to coach you! #SpartansWill do great things in your future!
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Tough day. Proud of @statebaseball for all the hard work, loyalty, and #SpartanPride Hard to see it come to an end so abruptly.
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Packing for 1st trip of ‘22 season & remembering @MSU_Athletics Jim Pignataro. Not going to be the same without you & your pre-game texts & post-game call to recap. You never missed an opportunity to support S/A. Rest In Peace my friend, @statebaseball misses you tremendously.
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My heart breaks for all high school seniors today, but none more than @Jake_Boss_14 So proud of you, son. Better times ahead.
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Congrats to the best coach in the land and @MSU_Basketball on the #B1G win! On to the #FinalFour #V4MSU
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Not every day you have a Hall of Famer stop by practice! Thanks Coach Izzo for your time today with @statebaseball #SpartanFamily
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Parental "support" doesn't = apathy. Kids need GUIDANCE when making important decisions, not another friend. Don't be afraid to be a PARENT!
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Finally graduated yesterday, off to @HopeCollege Wednesday!!! Proud of you @Jake_Boss_14 and excited for your future!
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Always one of the best nights of the year! @MichiganMiracle #MiracleLeagueofMidMichigan
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Thank you @DantonioMark for everything you did for @statebaseball ,@MSU_Athletics , and @michiganstateu A first-class coach and even better man. You are welcome in our dugout anytime! #GoGreen
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Michigan State Baseball And Softball Fields Getting Lights msuspartans.com/news/2019/1/…
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Congrats to @statebaseball as our student-athletes have recorded the highest spring semester gpa in program history! #SpartansWill
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Love reaction of @rensingd looking for his kids to celebrate with first!! Class act who runs a first class program. Congrats @MSUmsoccer !!!#SpartansWill
We are just a little excited about advancing to the Sweet Sixteen @NCAASoccer!
#GoGreen
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My heart breaks for Danny Schmitz and @Harker31 Two of the classiest guys in college baseball. Honored to have competed against them. Danny had an incredible career and Brett was well on his way to the same. @BGSU_Baseball and @FurmanBaseball will be sorely missed.
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Thanks @Coach_mtucker ! #SpartanFamily #GoGreen
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High school graduation canceled by pandemic. @HopeCollege graduation today for @Jake_Boss_14 ! Proud of you, son. Excited for what’s next!
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Hard to believe we have a high school graduate today! The journey goes so fast, excited for the next phase. So proud of who you are and where you are going! Love you @abbyjboss
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Welcome to East Lansing, Coach! #GOGREEN
Mel Tucker Named Michigan State University Head Football Coach msuspartans.com/news/2020/2/…
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Michigan State Baseball Hosting Two Fall Prospect Camps msuspartans.com/news/2024/8/…
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Would have been the last day of high school for this guy last Friday. Can’t believe it goes so fast. So proud of you @Jake_Boss_14 , excited for where God takes you in your future.
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Big day for @statebaseball Final exams concluded, construction on lights begins at McLane Stadium, and final prep for Dominican Republic trip tomorrow through Dec 20!!!!
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Happy 50th Anniversary to the best parents on the face of the earth. Truly blessed to have a front row seat for what a #Christ centered relationship looks like.
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Got to see @abbyjboss play college volleyball in person for the first time yesterday! #prouddad
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Welcome to East Lansing, Coach! #GoGreen
Tune in now as we introduce the 26th coach in @MSU_Football program history, Jonathan Smith!
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#GoGreen
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Awesome to watch @jakebossv interviewing @NFLonCBS guys before the game today in Detroit. Great experience so early in his career!
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I have always welcomed/appreciated @MLB scouts at practices, but please don't coach our players. My staff is the best around & very capable
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““Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. bible.com/bible/111/mrk.16.6…
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Honored to have @MLB umpire Scott Barry calling balls and strikes for us today prepping for his plate job in game 1 of the #NLCS on Friday night in Milwaukee. Congrats on your success and good luck in the #Postseason
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Very blessed to announce I’ll be continuing my volleyball career next year at Wheaton College. I’m so excited to be at a place where I’ll grow academically, athletically, and spiritually. Love and thanks to all who have supported me and helped me get to where I am 💙🧡#LetsRoll
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Congrats to @Chmielewski_Dan for winning the President’s Award last night at the #Spartan Academic Excellence Gala for the top male GPA among student-athletes. @statebaseball is very proud of you! #GoGreen @michiganstateu @MSU_SASS
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Celebrating our 27th anniversary in Florida seeing some friends, getting some sun, and taking in the @MSU_WBasketball game!!! #GoGreen
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@statebaseball at least 30 wins last 7 yrs! Really proud of our guys and the way they competed all weekend. #SpartansWill #greatteammates
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Heart transplant late December to meeting up with us in West Lafayette 3 1/2 months later!!!! Andrew is the toughest kid I know! #AndrewStrong #TeamImpact @MSUBaseball
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“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Luke 2:10-11 NIV
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! bible.com/111/luk.2.10-11.ni…
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Appreciate the @MSU_SpartansSC coming out in the cold yesterday to support @MSUBaseball ! We are happy to be your warm up act as @MSU_Basketball heads to #yeahTHATgreenville this weekend!! #GoGreen
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Great having @MLB outfielder and 2019 World Champion Adam Eaton at practice today! Great message for our guys. #keepgrinding
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Love hearing #GOGREEN while touring the Pentagon w/@statebaseball this morning. #thankyouforyourservice to our nation
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Congrats @MSUmsoccer and @rensingd on ANOTHER #Elite8 appearance!! #SpartansWill #GoGreen @NCAASoccer
FULL TIME! Your Spartans are heading back to the Elite 8 with a 1-0 victory over Georgetown. There they’ll meet the winner of tonight’s match between James Madison and Virginia Tech.
#GoGreen ⚽️
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Rest In Peace Lt Wilkie. Played against him and @AF_Baseball a few years ago in the fall. Most impressive group of young men we competed against, willing to sacrifice everything for our freedom. Prayers up for @KazUSAFA and the entire @AF_Baseball family. #thankyouforyourservice
A salute and tip of the cap to USNA on their tribute to Lt Wilkie. @NavyBaseball @AF_Baseball #OneTeam #OneFight #GodSpeed20
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A lot of people are very proud of you, Marty. Thanks for representing @statebaseball for the past 4 years and beyond. #keepgrinding
Well Pops, we did it man. I got to see a childhood dream turn into a reality yesterday. I could only imagine how pumped up you are. You wanted this just as much as I did and have been there every step of the way.… instagram.com/p/ByYhQ6BApo2/…
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“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ””
Luke 24:6-7 NIV
bible.com/111/luk.24.6-7.niv
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Once a #Spartan, always a #Spartan Welcome back!!!!!
Van Ameyde Returns As MSU Baseball Assistant Coach msuspartans.com/sports/m-bas…
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The #Spartans LOVE playing at #FluorField !!! Thanks for making it a great weekend for all 4 teams. See you again next weekend!!
Great weekend of @bigten baseball @ #FluorField. Hope the players/coaches/families of @statebaseball @TerpsBaseball, @OhioStateBASE & @IlliniBaseball enjoyed #yeahTHATgreenville. Looking forward to the #Spartans @NUCatsBaseball @umichbaseball & @PurdueBaseball next weekend!
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Awesome come from behind win today for @statebaseball @chadroskelly24 grinds out at bat in 9th! #speedkills #SpartansWill #DairyQueenClassic.
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Hope your empty arena was fun. @statebaseball is headed to Des Moines to cheer @MSU_Basketball on to victory after getting rained out today in Lincoln. #SpartanFamily
Running the scores table at the Dean Smith Center. Thanks @UNCmensGolf for giving the players a neat experience.
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1st practice in the books. Ground balls on the field on January 29! #baseballshouldbeplayedongrass #SpartansWill
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Looks like the infield heating system is working! #SpartansWill #baseballshouldbeplayedongrass
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“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen…” bible.com/bible/111/mat.28.5…
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Great crowd, great atmosphere, great win for @MSUmsoccer tonight under the lights at DeMartin Stadium! Congrats @rensingd and good luck in the Elite 8!
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What a great game and atmosphere at DeMartin Stadium tonight!!! Congrats @MSUmsoccer and @rensingd on your 2-1 win and on advancing to the @NCAASoccer #FinalFour #SpartansWill
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Spartan Baseball Announces 2021 Schedule msuspartans.com/news/2021/2/…
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