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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

I’m sitting on the beach in Cape May. My phone rings.I see it’s from Narciso Crook, a former Gallagher player and a flat out great kid. I answer and he tells me he is about to board a plane to Chicago to play for the Cubs. He called to thank me. I can’t stop smiling. He made it!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

After a trade from the Mets to the Braves, Braves coach Jimy Williams told me the reason they traded for me. He said “ you were on our field at 2:00 doing early work prior to a 7:00 game. Our staff noticed the effort you put in”. You never know.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

1 year

I’ve watched this over and over. I played 8 seasons of minor league ball before 9 in MLB. I used to take walks through neighborhoods in Iowa, Calgary, etc…Often wondering if I should be with my family on 4th of July (backyard picnics). You miss so much. #perserverence

Baseball Quotes

@BaseballQuotes1

1 year

After over 1,100 games in the Minor Leagues, Drew Maggi gets a standing ovation in his first MLB at bat 🥹

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

I, for one,criticized NFL refs all season. As a Chiefs fan for 50 years I have a message to Patriot fans. Calls did not decide the game. Brilliant coach planned schemes on both sides of the ball plus a goat at QB with tons of experience flat beat us. No sour grapes here. #NFL

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

BASE COACH POSITIONING: With a runner on 1B, yelling “go” on dirt balls or “back” on a throw over is for bad base runners. Your command comes AFTER a cognitive read by both you and the runner and is therefore late. Being informative pre pitch is more effective. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

At age 13, Jimmy was a SS with a size 14 shoe and long fingers. I remember thinking how good the ball came out of his hand. Age 16 he was a pitcher who lacked command. Parents complained that we couldn’t win and advance in tournaments when he pitched. Glad I didn’t listen to them

Rob Friedman

@PitchingNinja

6 years

Jimmy Yacabonis, Wicked 84mph Slider (path). 🤢

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

5 years

If you attend a youth baseball game, sit and listen a few innings. Our kids are being robbed of the ability to self correct- an important quality for any player hoping to compete at higher levels. Every pitch is filled with advice from several people simultaneously. Is that fun?

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

My profound thought for the day:I can’t express enough how much BASEBALL educated me in race relations.Also introduced me to religious and lifestyle differences. Added words like empathy and tolerance to my vocabulary.Much more than 14 years of institutional education did for me!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 months

I recall sliding into Billy Ripken attempting to break up two. Hit him hard across the legs but he still turned it. He helped me up, slapped me on the butt and said “way to play the game”. I later played with him and Cal with their dad as a coach. All 3 would have it no other way

Victor Rojas

@VictorRojas

6 months

If you’re that chapped about a slide, then do something about it rather than wait for umpires/teammates to get between you…McNeil had the opportunity all to himself. Good hard-nosed baseball.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

I played on the Mets for two years. I returned to NY as a Brave in 1994. Pregame I heard a Met fan shouting to me. He asked if I could sign a game warn Gallagher jersey. I asked why. He said “ you always took the field like you wanted to be out there”. He noticed my hustle!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: I once disagreed with a prominent MLB sports psychologist who stated in a seminar “ athletes need to realize they’re playing a game. It’s fun!” I commented “ teach me how to perform when I’ve lost confidence, not how to pretend I’m having fun”. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

As a Braves CF in 1994 I listened to Maddox describe a 4 pitch sequence on how he would pitch to Larry Walker. Two cutters in off the plate- let him pull those foul. A 4 seamer in off the plate to back him up. Get him to roll over a change up. He executed it exactly 1st AB!

Baseball Quotes

@BaseballQuotes1

6 years

Every pitch has a purpose. Sometimes he knows what he's going to throw two pitches ahead. I swear, he makes it look like guys are swinging foam bats against him. -John Smoltz on Greg Maddux

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

ADVANCED HITTER TRAINING: Once you face a FB in the 90s you realize all the gadgets and exaggerated swing loads you’ve been taught are ineffective. Your hand speed and shortness of swing simply buys you time in swing decision making. Without it- you’re toast! Please read on...

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

UMPIRES: The treatment of umpires from some coaches/parents has reached a new level. Most umpires park separately so they can “escape” after the game. Many get followed by disgruntled coaches/parents. It’s time to back pedal a bit before umpires become extinct.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

EFFECTIVE COACHING: Accept the fact that you may receive very little credit, or none at all, for the end result of developing a player. The reward is watching what he/she has become , on and off the field!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

Dante just gave some pure gold nuggets to those trusting enough to listen closely. Replay it 20 times. Then get in the cage, put in the reps of each approach and learn how to apply these approaches in game pressure. He nailed it!

Coach Bo

@TheCoachBo

4 years

Dante Bichette was a great MLB player Member of the 30-30 Club 4x MLB All Star Dante is currently a Coach in the Blue Jays Organization Here’s a look to how he teaches hitting If you want to be a great hitter, this is something you should watch

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

This morning I’ll offer some sound advice to parents of any young talented athlete who aspires to one day play baseball for a living. It won’t cost much. In fact maybe nothing at all. Take them to a spring training complex. Not MLB. Go to the minor league complex. Please read on.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

TRAVEL BASEBALL 2005: We all knew the organizations who ran things properly. Knew who the real baseball guys were. We’d talk prior to games about each other’s players. Tried to network for the player, not just for our own. We’d NEVER consider poaching the player from each other!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

A very sad day for Gallagher Baseball. We lost a young man in the prime of his life as well as his dad. Zach Attianese and his dad Jude have tragically left us. Hard to come to terms with. My heart is heavy thinking of Zach’s mom , who has lost a husband and a son.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

I believe this is my Topps “88 card.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

Watching MLB tonight. 4 times I watched teams have a runner on 2nd with no outs. First 3 hitters didn’t get it done. Didnt seem to try. Albert Pujols got it done. Busted his bat to get inside of a fastball inside. Clapped running to 1B. Teammates met him top step. Rare to see now

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

5 years

When I played trying to figure out the opponents signs was simply part of the game. STOP removing every part of the game where an athlete can use his brain.

Baseball Bros

@BaseballBros

5 years

Evidence suggests Yankees think Astros are attempting to steal signs

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

In light of Brian Flores and minority hiring, a few years ago I was hitting coach for AA Trenton Thunder. The manager was Demarlo Hale. A MLB managing prospect if I’ve ever seen one. Having played for 7 MLB teams I’m qualified to have an opinion. He earned a shot- never got it.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

Can anybody convince me that we are doing right by our youth in baseball? Games are now 90 minutes with a “drop dead” time attached. That may be 4 or 5 innings. You may play at 8 AM and could play 3 games if your good enough. No pre game on the field by the way. What’s next!!!

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@DaveGallagher22

4 years

At 16 yrs old my future wife and I met. We went to school together. She traveled across the country with me. Some places great to visit, some not so much. We’ve had 5 kids together. Married 40 years!Tomorrow morning, at age 60, we’ll have duel colonoscopies. Yeah, we’re old!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

5 years

The importance of a catcher running his staff. I’m certain this quality is what got him to the big leagues. If he can hit, it’s a bonus.

Baseball Quotes

@BaseballQuotes1

5 years

Snap that! In the dirt! You got this! Atta boy!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

As a man who played ball for a living and a dad of 5 kids, if you ask me what I’d look for in a youth advisor/coach, I’d say development. Not development of a swing or any phase of the sport. I’d want development of character. That would serve him/her best in life. No doubt!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

7 years

At what point did non-Baseball people take over our game. Can’t block the plate. Can’t break up two. Can’t pitch inside. Can u swing hard?

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

7 years

So for all those years MLB scouts searched far and wide for guys 6’3 with a 30 inch waist. How many Altuve’s did they miss along the way?

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

ASSISTANT COACH VALUE: My 1st year as a head coach in college I had a young assistant who seemed to have a limited view of his own importance to our cause. He was a catching guy. Happy to throw BP. Players clowned with him. I had no use for that. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

Free, that’s a great example of how much the game is played between the ears. The count is huge there. 2-0 allowed me to guess 2 seamer in. If I was behind in count I can’t cover your 2 seamer and your nasty slider. Thanks for showing an AB where I had success! Merry Xmas!

FreemanBaseball

@marvinfreeman84

6 years

@DaveGallagher22 This still pisses me off ! #niceHustle

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

My little girl got married today at the beach in Cape May. She looked beautiful!

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@DaveGallagher22

4 years

SELFLESS COACH: Willing to sacrifice an abundance of time and energy to develop a player so that , in the long run, somebody else gets credit. If you’re not ok with that reality, get out now. I accepted that early on and was ok with it.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

SELFLESS COACH: Puts in time with all players on the roster, not just those with obvious above average talent. My biggest issue coaching pro ball was getting a mandate from one MLB GM to give 100% of my time to 3 “priority players”. Nah, that isn’t gonna work!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

As a 12 yr old all star for Nottingham LL, we had mandatory double session practices. My dad had 1 week vacation at LBI Jersey shore. He drove me back and forth daily. Ruined his one effing week. Thank you dad. I lost him at 15 and have missed him ever since!

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@DaveGallagher22

2 years

ASSISTANT COACH: Lastly, when you make your assistants part of the decision making process as far as making a roster or game day lineups, players are aware and tend to give more respect to the coach. They do less clowning. Practice efforts rise. They’re under constant scrutiny.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

When you hear an X MLB player vent frustration towards the many changes in the game today, trust it’s not coming from personal gain. It’s an awareness of the sacrifices of all those who came before us. An obligation to those who come after us. We respect the game.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

Here’s the uniform I wore in the retro Sox game.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

NONTRADITIONAL COACHING: Try grouping like- minded hitters together in BP. Speed guys who can bunt for a hit, power hitters,contact guys. Their daily work will be similar. They will feed off each other. It’s a beautiful thing to watch. Please read on...

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

In all of my years in baseball, I’ve never seen the collective pitching talent appearing in one game than last night. One after the other both teams ran out one guy after the other with “electric “ stuff. In the loss Eovaldi SAVED the Sox staff for the remainder of the series.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

MENTAL STRENGTH: 1 yr after batting .222 in AA Chattanooga, TN, I was sent back to repeat the level the following year. I hit .338 to win the batting title. I did not seek out a hitting guru or make drastic swing changes. It was more pre pitch approach-every pitch! Please read on

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

HITTING COACH APPLICATION: A 15 yr old player may typically visit a hitting trainer on a Monday, his Rec coach on Monday night, travel coach at Tuesday’s practice, HS coach on Wednesday and hear his dads advice on car drive to a weekend travel tourney. Sound confusing? Or fun?

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

Many people watching this hit by Segura will call it cheap or lucky. I see it much different. Rewatch it and look at his head position and bottom hand thru contact. In a different mindset pre pitch he could have easily swung over top of it or rolled the bottom hand. #Phillies

SPORTSRADIO 94WIP

@SportsRadioWIP

2 years

Massive two out hit by Segura

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

In the midst of moving I found this note I wrote to my wife in 1984 after we had our first of 5 kids-Shannon. I was in the minors(AAA Maine). Now I’m married for 40 years with two grandkids from Shannon. Wow! The side nobody sees of minor league baseball.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

My first season in MLB I needed 1 hit in my last game to hit over .300. I singled off Saberhagen in my third AB. Aggressive turn around first, so excited. Coming back to the bag I stepped on George Brett’s foot. He jumps back, I nervously apologize, and he says “nice job kid”!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

PARENTAL ATHLETIC HINDRANCE: Changing teams, transferring schools, playing multiple teams simultaneously, all threaten the existence of some top qualities in our young athletes today. Loyalty, commitment, resolve, work ethic, all currently face extinction.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

THE SWING: If u knew every pitch was an inner third FB you’d teach a more rotational swing. If every pitch was a 2 seamer or change away you’d teach a more linear swing. U can say the same about up and down in the zone. There are no great swings- there are great hitters!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

PERSERVERENCE: My first pro game in the NY Penn league(rookie ball), I batted 7th in the order. Didn’t sit well with me. I didn’t call my agent or bitch to teammates. I went 2-4 and one of my outs was a seed to SS. Next day I batted 3rd. You want to bat higher in the order? HIT!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

I was on that team until August. I still have two seats from the ballpark. One of them is numbered 17, my uniform number. Hit my 1st MLB HR there. A 11th inning walk off winner vs Toronto. Hit upper deck facade off Mark Eichorn.

Lost Ballparks

@lost_ballparks

3 years

Wow! The final game at Comiskey Park. September 30, 1990. Sox won 2-1. They had quite a team that year (Fisk, Ventura, Guillen, Kittle, Thomas, McDowell, Thigpen) finishing with 93 wins! Photo: Frederick Nachman

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

5 years

WOW! Nothing but class for so many years. Never saw this man lose his temper.

Seattle Mariners

@Mariners

5 years

On the night we celebrate one of the best to ever do it, Ichiro Suzuki addressed the crowd during the pregame ceremony. 5️⃣1️⃣

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@DaveGallagher22

4 years

About as well as it can be said! Those with “wisdom” are almost extinct at the highest level and working its way down throughout all of baseball. The system is broken!

Larry Owens

@Low5109

5 years

Golden!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

ASSISTANT COACH: Prior to our season opener, I had a short meeting with my young assistant coach. He was a catcher as an active player. I asked him “ who do you want starting behind the plate today”? His face changed. It was a conference game. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

My guess is this is directly tied to a 180 degree pendulum swing from instituting new hires of non baseball experienced saber metric gurus while methodically removing men with decades of gut knowledge and feel for the game. The result is proof in the pudding!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

1 year

I wouldn’t beat up Harper on the base running in the 9th. He’s a straight gamer. He took a bit of a chance there but Harris made a great play.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

STARTERS VS NON STARTERS: Do not root against your own teammates for your own benefit. Negativity, inwardly or outwardly, begets more negativity. Misery loves company. Your best shot at getting on the field is focusing on your game, not failure of others.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

5 years

WILL NOT MISS: A parent contacting the coach to discuss batting order, game strategy, playing time, etc... Then ending the conversation with “ you’re not going to tell my son about this call, are you”? I ABSOLUTELY AM.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

Without naming any individuals, organizations or tournament companies, inflating the velocity of a pitcher by a couple MPHs is not helping the athlete. In fact I’d say it hurts him. Eventually he has to repeat it in view of a recruiter and can’t. It’s all to common today.

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@DaveGallagher22

3 years

Guys who’ve spent their entire adult lives as a successful player and GM at the highest level having a relevant discussion about the state of amateur baseball. Nah, why listen to them? Pick somebody barking on social media selling you down the river. #sarcasm

Andrew Davino

@CoachDavino

3 years

I think this is a great segment for all kids, trainers and parents to listen too. Hit the ball consistently, don't look for the home runs all the time. Put the ball in play more than striking out.

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3 years

1994 LOCKOUT MEMORIES: I’m home in NJ during the lockout. I answer a knock at my door. It’s a guy who had several beers. He’s on me hard about the work stoppage. Never met the guy before. I grabbed a beer and sat on my porch explaining my view. We shook hands and he left happy!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

It’s a scary proposition when those who have not played the game are not only the caretakers but also the majority influence on how the game will look in the future. Guys like Mattingly and Bowa don’t need the game at this point. The game as I once knew it NEEDS THEM!

Nicholas Enriquez

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3 years

Spoken like someone who was got 2000+ big league hits himself. Take note players...baseball is more than just exit velocity...it's about IN GAME PRODUCTION!

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2 years

ASSISTANT COACHES: Imagine being a coach attending a coach meeting with zero personal input into results or team direction. Just being told what to do. Is that a job you would want? Not me. The staff should be part of the team. Feel similar emotions in wins and losses. Read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

TRAVEL BASEBALL 2005: Call from Mike Garlotti (Rockies full time scout) or John Wilson (Twins full time scout). “Dave, you want to play a DH Thursday night? I got a field. We can split ump fees.”. For $120 we played two 7 inn games, no time limit. We also took pre game I/O.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

COACH NUGGETS: If a pitcher asks for a new ball after throwing a fastball for a strike, you’re getting an off speed pitch. Most likely he didn’t like the seams. Good time to wait back as a hitter. Good time to steal for a runner.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

My son Evan and daughter-in-law Carol just had a baby girl. Her name is Nora and she is my third grandchild. Baby and mother are healthy. AND THE BRUINS JUST WENT UP 2 GAMES TO 1 ! Life is good!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

VALUE OF BUNTING: This under rated skill offers so much to a ball player. My rookie year I had 15 bunt hits. Never approached that number again once opposing 3B crept in. Then my inf hits to deep SS increased significantly. Playing in limits the lateral range of the 3B. Read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

BRUSHBACKS : As a MLB rookie I asked veteran Tiger pitcher Frank Tananna to move the resin bag from the side of the mound to the back. BIG ROOKIE MISTAKE! He drilled me in my ribs first pitch- and I was leading off the bottom of the first! Hard lesson learned. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

ASSISTANT COACH: Giving my assistant coach, who worked with our catchers, the responsibility to name the starter made him work harder and pay attention more. I let the catchers (4 on roster) know he would have that input to the lineup. The clowning stopped. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

ASSISTANT COACH: I learned that by trusting and giving my assistant coaches real responsibility it actually made me better. It narrowed my focus. I could put more time into hitting and defense. Our coach meetings became more relevant as we needed each others input. Read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

This morning I’ll use my next several tweets to discuss the importance of head coaches giving responsibility to assistant coaches. Not just throwing BP or hitting fungos. Real responsibility. It can change the culture of your team. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

So this card has a story. While on the Mets, Dallas Green wanted to rest Eddie Murray a few games vs the Pirates. We were facing 3 LHP and Dallas asked me if I’d ever played 1B. I fibbed and said yes. I took ground balls during pre game BP and started at 1B that night. Read on…

Steve Lamb

@Real_sjl19

2 years

Random Brave of the day

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Dave Gallagher

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4 years

HITTING COACH vs SWING COACH: Once you’ve learned YOUR swing basics and are playing on advanced levels, the level and knowledge of the coach should progress with you. Conversations about approach become more relevant than swing reps. Cont...

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

I’m putting it out there again to MLB owners. There is a man worthy of consideration as a manager. Not a token interview. I watched him manage young men first hand for AA Trenton Thunder. Players respect him. Played hard from him. He has earned his shot. DEMARLO HALE

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Dave Gallagher

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6 years

I can’t disagree. Too much history to forget about. The reality for a Chiefs fan, and I am one, is the feeling of we can beat any NFL team. The flip side is we realize many NFL teams can beat us on any given day. How many fans of NFL teams can say EVERY game has been exciting?

frank boal

@realfrankboal

6 years

It doesn't matter who the Chiefs play, their fan base will be terrified, just because, you know, playoffs.

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This man has no idea what he has meant to my life. As a young boy my dad told me countless stories of a player he saw at the Polo grounds. I wanted to be him. As I grew up I saw him play and became a Giants fan. When I reached MLB the impossible happened….

MLB

@MLB

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This rare footage of Willie Mays playing stickball in NYC is so cool. 👏 Happy birthday to the Say Hey Kid!

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4 years

RELEVANCE OF TAKING PITCHES: I had a front row seat on 7 MLB teams. I paid attention to so many of the games best hitters. Yes their swings were amazing but it was their “takes” that stood out to me. I felt I had more bad takes in a week than Bonds had in a year! Read on...

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

ASSISTANT COACH: I let my pitching coach know he would name the starters and make appropriate pitching changes. Why wouldn’t he. He spent so much time with them throwing sides and knew each one better than anybody on the planet. Please read on…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

After retirement from baseball u may be surprised at what I miss. Not friends. Not wins. Not locker room banter. Not signing autographs. It’s the constant, sometimes grueling daily decision of answering failure with hard, extra work with no guarantee of change. I miss that!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

My Met baseball card with the twin towers as a backdrop. It’s the only one I own and it has become one that I look at more than any card I own. Especially on this day. So many lives. So many families affected.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

SWING COACH VS HITTING COACH: My point regarding my previous tweets- all the instruction, contraptions, swing reps and time u spend on your perfect swing in the cage will not translate if you don’t study the weapons the guy on the mound has and how u can combat them! Good luck!

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@DaveGallagher22

4 years

This tweet ignited so much in me. I spent 8 yrs in the minors. Constantly ignored the assessments of farm directors and GMs. Had to. Kept working and believing. In the end they were wrong. I made it. You just can’t measure the fight and drive in somebody.

vistaglobal.eth

@vistaglobal_eth

4 years

@J_WalkerBB @JeffPassan The answer and reality is non of these players were prospects. They were all filler players so prospects had teams to play on. Just hit reality quicker than expected. No top prospects have been released

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

MY PATH TO MLB: Never ranked by any organization or had social media driven amateur organizations try to decide whether or not I was good enough to be evaluated by those who matter.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

So if you’re watching the Mets/Pirates game, benches just emptied when Josh Harrison broke up two by sliding hard straight into the bag. You heard me right. Benches emptied. People- we’ve lost our game . It’s hard to recognize now.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

TRAVEL BASEBALL 2005: In order to be on an established travel organization as a HS player, you had to , at a minimum, have some success on the varsity level. Today, players with zero varsity experience are ranked and invited to “invitation only” showcase events. (Mass mailings)

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

Just watching MLB Network piece on the career of Randy Johnson. He was my final MLB at bat. I pinch hit for Garrett Anderson (Angels) in a one game playoff. Winner faces Yankees. Loser goes home. I hit a 1-0 FB hard to right center gap. Jay Buhner ran it down. My last swing…

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

To the entire baseball community! To rival teams/academies. To umpires at all levels. To parents- even those who are impossible to please. To coaches/mentors at all levels. To all of us who have chosen this wonderful game of baseball as a part of our lives-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

DETRIMENTAL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS: At the AA level I realized legitimately pulling for my own teammates, OFs included, freed up my brain. Call it karma if you want but I actually felt better about who I was as a teammate. My play improved quickly. Please read on...

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

BEHAVIOR COUNTS: Please drop “my bad” from your vocabulary! First, we all know it was your bad. Second, it’s ok, we all experience failure too. In my view, if you are a strong effort guy you’ll never have to apologize for a mistake. It’s a given you feel terrible.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

YANKEES/RED SOX RELAY PLAY: Looking closely at that game swaying play you’ll see Boegarts glance back at his trailer and shout “let me know if he sends him”. That allowed him to turn and fire a strike without hesitation. The trailer is the eyes of the play. #yankeesvsredsox

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

TRAVEL BASEBALL 2005: Average cost of tournaments was about $400. Events out of state were about a grand. The cost of today’s tournaments has tripled in 15 years. Recruiting events have also skyrocketed. More and more families are being financially leveraged out.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in awhile !

Mets Home Run a Day

@MetsHRADay

4 years

5/26/93: NYM @ PHI: Dave Gallagher (2nd of season, 10th of career) off Danny Jackson ( @DaveGallagher22 )

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

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I won the Eastern League batting title (.338) with this stadium as my home field. (AA CLEVELAND). It had a short RF wall which helped me learn how to truly “wait” on a pitch. Difference maker in my career. Also present for most of the filming of THE NATURAL. That was 1983.

MLB Cathedrals

@MLBcathedrals

1 year

Buffalo's War Memorial Stadium (demolished, 1988) played home to the New York Knights in the 1984 film The Natural.

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

3 years

TRAVEL BASEBALL: Since coaches knew and respected each other, we’d talk about players and network for them. Can you imagine? We actually helped kids from each other’s team. It truly was about the kids being the priority. Mike Garlotti helped my son n his college choice! Read on..

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

5 years

Recently I met with a player regarding his disagreement of roster placement. As always I assessed him truthfully. It wasn’t what he wanted to hear but he handled it brilliantly. Well prepared. Didn’t put down other players.Asked what his weaknesses were. Breath of fresh air!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

Dave LaPoint is one of the funniest teammates I ever played with. Once offered me 30K for my T-206 cards without seeing them. I was smart to say no. I was given over 200 cards in a shoebox for helping a neighbor woman in her 90s. I’d shovel snow and rake for her.

Stirrups Now!

@uniformcritic

2 years

Random 80s at bat (Dave LaPoint vs Dave Winfield in 1988).

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

Thanks for this Tony. I’ll show my kids and grandkids. I didn’t know it existed.

Tony Wuench

@twuench

2 years

. @DaveGallagher22 's 1st @MLB hit (double). Steve Carlton got the win w/4 IP in relief of Phil Niekro (both already surpassed 300 wins). @CleGuardians 8-7 win over @Orioles .

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

Funny how hitting/pitching coaches are quick to mention the star players they worked with but never mention the many they coached who fell short of their goals. I’ve lost count of how many people/organizations “developed” Mike Trout. #putyourstamponhim

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

4 years

Regardless of which side of the aisle you fall politically, can we all agree that watching CNN and FOX are both grossly biased toward their obvious party? Every minute detail of behavior and action is picked apart in ten different ways. It’s all shamelessly political!

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

6 years

In 10th grade I handed in an assignment in English/Literature class (Miss Sokul), which asked for 3 major things I wanted to accomplish in my life. 1) Play MLB 2) Earn a million $ 3) Marry the girl sitting in front of me in class I accomplished all 3! Should’ve raised the $ !

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

2 years

I was nervous having never played there my entire life. At one point the Pirates had the bases juiced and I turned to Pirates 1B coach Tommy Sands. “ Tommy, where do I go on a double down the right field line”? He laughed and reminded me I was in the other team.😁

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Dave Gallagher

@DaveGallagher22

11 months

During the filming of THE NATURAL in Buffalo, Morgan Fairchild was dating a crew member. We didn’t care. Just wanted a picture with her. Kelly Gruber, myself, Robin Fuson and Jay Baller.😎

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