Lots of requests to put on another catching camp for everyone. Come learn to catch the RIGHT way with me in a few weeks. Of all the appearances I do teaching catching to the youth is one of my favorites! Please spread the word
#birdland
I am down but I am not out! All those years of catching finally took their toll on my knees. Got my knee replaced this AM so I can get back to MD and do my catching camps this Winter. Doc says I will be walking out of here tomorrow! Thanks for all the messages and well wishes!
Thank you for remembering me and thinking of me. 74 years young today! Thanks to everyone who has sent me a message, text or a phone call. It means so much!
I would like to wish my former teammate, one of my best friends, one of the greatest Orioles outfielders of all time and war hero Al Bumbry a happy 77th birthday! He is the only 77 year old I know who looks like he can still play in the MLB 😂 Happy Birthday Bee!
#birdland
Happy Veterans Day today to all who have served. Special thank you to our friend and supporter Orioles Hall of Famer Al Bumbry. Al is 1 of 10 MLB players to have served in Vietnam. What a remarkable life he has lived and lots more to give.
#Birdland
All we have done is win since this Adley guy came to Baltimore. It is amazing what having a good catcher can do for the dynamic of a pitching staff and a ball club. This guy is special!
#Birdland
My wife and I had a great time visiting with old friends, teammates, colleagues, fans and celebrating the special 1983 team. Feels even sweeter with the O's in first place! I cannot thank you all enough for your support over the last five decades. THANK YOU!
#birdland
#birdland
join me in wishing one of my best friends Scott McGregor a very happy 70th birthday! Scotty and I will always have this moment, but we have so many other incredible memories on and off the field. We have been friends for almost 50 years. Great man and great family!
This makes me so happy for the city of Baltimore, the fans, people who work for the Orioles, businesses in the city, kids who love baseball and the former and current players. The Orioles belong in Baltimore! Thank you for getting it done!
#birdland
Earlier today, the Orioles, Governor Wes Moore and the State of Maryland and the Maryland Stadium Authority agreed to a deal that will keep the Orioles in Baltimore and at Camden Yards for at least the next 30 years!
The greatest Oriole pitcher of all time. PERIOD. One of the greatest pitchers in the history of the MLB as well. He was something else out on that mound. Congratulations
@Jim22Palmer
!
Who is excited for the 83 World Series celebration this weekend? Is anyone coming to the luncheon on Friday? So excited to see some of my old friends and teammates and the best fans in baseball O's fans!!
#Birdland
In an effort to grow Twitter account...giving away some signed cards! Make sure to follow me and retweet to be considered. For an extra entry follow
@TBW_baseball
. Will reach out to the winners next Sunday night. Thank you for your support!
Pitchers listen up!! Incredible tip from Goose. Goose was one of the toughest guys to ever face. The wind up also adds a ton of deception. Being a HOF may not carry credibility on social media, but it does to me! What are people's thoughts on wind up vs. stretch?
Great advice from MLB HOF Pitcher Goose Gossage. Goose says the wind up engages the bigger stronger muscles and creates rhythm and timing. He also thinks arm injuries are up due to pitchers not using the wind up. Very insightful conversations with him this weekend. Great guy!
Played in 3 WS. 79 was heartbreaking. Still can't listen to We are Family. 83 you all know what that means to me! 88 was at the end of my career. Just wanted a chance. Caught a foul tip for the final out. Wish I held on to the ball when I heard how much it was worth 🤣
#birdland
Never has there been a more important first pitch in the history of our game. Most first pitches happen on the grass. This one was from 60 feet 6 inches. Politics aside we needed a strike and we got perfect center cut one! What a moment!
I know it's football season right now, but there may never be a greater sports moment than George Bush throwing out the first pitch at Yankees Stadium after 9/11.
#WeRemember
28 years ago yesterday Cal tied and 28 years ago today Cal broke the most unimaginable record you could ever break. This record will NEVER come close to being touched. What an incredible night I will never forget. Who has memories of 2130 and 2131? Were you there?
#Birdland
27 years of professional catching, 24 of them in the MLB. I have never seen anything like this. Passed balls, balls that should be blocked, no signs. Feel bad for some of the guys because they know better but are not given a choice but to do it this way.
Happy Belated Birthday to the greatest player that I ever played with Eddie Murray! I can still hear the chants of E-D-D-I-E down on 33rd. What a great player and teammate!
#birdland
It felt SO good to be home last night at the yard. Loved seeing all the fans and my old colleagues. You will be seeing a lot more of me soon! Go O's!
#Birdland
Had a great visit today from one of the greatest managers of all time! Can't wait to have Buck involved with what we are doing at
@TBW_baseball
!
#Birdland
We are getting a ton of requests for memorabilia and signed menus/items from the restaurant as a keepsake. Thinking about doing an auction with the memorabilia/inventory where 100% of the proceeds would go to charity. Would you have any interest in any pieces or items?
What a season and what a year. 1983 will always be a special time in my life, my family's life and in many Orioles fans lives. What a special team and what a great town. It was a different time back then. Proud to be an Oriole of that era!
#birdland
10/16/1983: On this date in 1983, Eddie Murray hit two home runs and Scott McGregor pitched a 5-hit shutout at Veterans Stadium to give the
#Orioles
a 5-0 win over the
#Phillies
and the World Series championship in five games.
#MLB
#OTD
#BaseballOTD
#Birdland
Yesterday at camp a young man asked me who my favorite MLB player today is. Without hesitation I said Adley Rutschman. The way he carries himself, handles the pitchers, handles fans and his production make it hard to not love him. Keep up the great work
@Orioles
@RutschmanAdley
!
A great endorsement from my friend and Orioles Hall of Famer the Bee Al Bumbry! Al will be available for clinics and lessons at my new facility in Columbia for players of all ages and skill levels!
@TBW_baseball
This guy put up one of the historically best if not the best season ever in the history of Major league Baseball out of the bullpen. I had the pleasure of covering him every night. He was incredible! Congratulations Zack!
Signed about 500 autographs this morning for my grand opening. *GIVEAWAY TIME* Follow my page and
@TBW_baseball
and retweet this post to enter. If you already follow both simply retweet this for your opportunity. Three winners selected 9/15. Winners choice on item!
#birdland
Crazy to think I am tied with Carlton Fisk, Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, Phil Niekro, Roger Clemens, Dennis Eckersley, Omar Vizquel, Steve Carlton and Jesse Orosco for sixth all time in most seasons played at 24. Some impressive names on that list. WOW.
Giveaway time! Authenticated MLB Gunnar Henderson signed ball. Follow
@TBW_baseball
and retweet this to enter. I will be keeping everyone up to date on my facility progress through my personal account, but camps and appearance through TBW! Winner announced 6/9 at 8 PM.
#birdland
I am having the time of my life down here in Florida at fantasy camp with
@mbordick
, the Bee and many others. I am so glad we got this going again and cannot wait to grow it even more next year. These guys play hard and really want to win!
#birdland
Peter was so good to me and my family. We had a very good relationship. I am sad to see him go with dementia like he did, but I am happy he is not suffering anymore. God Bless him. He was a very good man.
Happy National Coaches Day to all the coaches out there! Anyone recognize this guy?😂Earl was something else! Looking forward to continuing to pass my knowledge of the game down to coaches and their players and families as a coach/mentor through my facility and camps.
#birdland
Thank you so much for remembering my birthday! I have loved the Baltimore Orioles and its fans and the city itself for the last 50 years. Let's go ahead and bring that World Series trophy home to Baltimore where it belongs!!
#Birdland
NEVER! This is not good and they are proving it every night. People do not factor in how good MLB pitchers velocity and movement is. You need to be in an athletic position to move and block the baseball. I will never teach one knee, but what the heck do I know about catching!
JUST ADDED! Orioles Hall of Famer and 1973 American League Rookie of the Year Al Bumbry will be joining us at my grand opening
@tbw_baseball
Sunday! It would not be a celebration without him. O's fans this is an event you do not want to miss! Thanks for your support Al!
#Birdland
I am going to be very active in the youth baseball scene in Baltimore. This is my next chapter. Thank you all for your support over the years. Looking forward to building more relationships and helping aspiring players at
@TBW_baseball
. Here is my official statement.
I have been working with the Orioles as an ambassador and will hopefully continue in that capacity for many years. As everyone knows, I have a deep love for the Orioles and the city of Baltimore and that will continue forever!
**GIVEAWAY** In honor of my new facility opening. To enter simply follow my page and
@TBW_baseball
then retweet for a chance to win this bobble head signed by yours truly. We will randomly select the winner on Monday 7/17 at 8:00 PM. Thanks for your continued support!
#Birdland
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON DEMPSEY'S BREW PUB:
I want to thank all of the fans that have reached out to me regarding the restaurant change. The Orioles are switching the food vendors at Camden Yards and will utilize that space in a different way. Continued below.....
The 1983 World Series Parade. What a great memory. The bat in the background just about sums it all up "Baltimore fans are the greatest". Maybe this could be the year we celebrate and do it again Baltimore?
O's are playing some great baseball! How is everyone feeling about the team so far a month or so into the season? Cano and Bautista are about as tough as it gets. That pitching staff has been something else!
I remember when this guy was born and now he is a lead instructor at my facility! I really enjoyed watching him teach tonight. Great player. Comes from a great family. I am so happy to have
@ryanripken
at
@TBW_baseball
teaching players and families this great game!
#birdland
I cannot wait to work with
@SimplyAJ10
"AJ" again! He was such a pleasure to watch every night for so many years. He showed up every day, played hard and performed at a very high level. One of the all-time great Orioles!
#Birdland
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the
@AdamJonesPod
. Adam brings on some of the biggest and best names in the business. Looking forward to doing many more things in the community
@SimplyAJ10
.
@G_Rodriguez16
coming up this week on the podcast!
#Birdland
Had some of the best crabs ever the other night at Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn. What's everyone doing the fourth of July this week? I know a lot of my Baltimore friends are going to be having some crabs and a few drinks by the pool. Don't forget to watch the O's and be safe!
#birdland
One of my longest pals and a huge supporter of
@TBW_baseball
Tippy Martinez will be joining us on October 8th at my grand opening! Can't wait to catch up with him and see you all there!
#Birdland
New profile pic from my grand opening
@TBW_baseball
back on October 8th. We are booming so far and looking forward to amazing camps and clinics this Winter. Come check us out
#birdland
Looking through some pictures I want to display in my lobby at my facility. This is a must. Any other suggestions? Anyone have a cool picture of me playing or with fans I have never seen before. If it is a good one it may make the lobby display! Share below if you have some.
@shegone03
24 years in the MLB, three World Series 79 83 88, two World Series Championships 83 88, a World Series MVP 83, top 20 in games caught in MLB and an Orioles Hall of Famer and I have no idea what my exit velo or launch angle was. There is so much more to this game than that stuff!
"Never slow down, never grow old" I love teaching the game and it keeps me young and moving. Great group of kids and parents last night over at Dempsey's Baseball Warehouse! So glad I got into this baseball training business. I absolutely love it!
#birdland
Excited to announce
@ryanripken
as an instructor at my facility! Ryan reached AAA with the Orioles, played at Gilman under Larry Sheets and his father Cal Ripken, Jr., currently covers the O's through 105.7. Nothing but awesome feedback on this guy from everyone at TBW!
#birdland
This was a must. So glad I will never see the Orioles play anywhere but Baltimore in my lifetime! Took a while to get there, but let's just all be thankful that it happened. Lots of things we don't see go into these types of deals. Go O's!
#birdland
Bumbry hitting, bunting, base running and outfield
@mbordick
infield and hitting
@ryanripken
hitting and defense. Not only are these players being taught the game right, but they are learning about people like Cal Sr., perfect practice makes perfect and The Oriole Way!
#birdland
Excited to share some big news next week. It has been in the works for a long time and cannot wait to be back in Baltimore! Thank you for all the support and looking forward to getting started with my new project.
Hope everyone had an incredible day! I enjoyed my day with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! So much to be thankful for. What did everyone do? Anything exciting?
#birdland
Having a blast at
@JimmysSeafood
for my sold out crab feast with great fans, O's playing great baseball and I got to wear my new TBW polo shirt! Checking out facility tomorrow in Columbia and signing autographs in Perry Hall in the evening. I love being in Baltimore!!
Tonight is more than a game to Danny Coulombe.
Three years after his son Theo was diagnosed with autism, Danny is making it his mission to bring more acceptance to the autism community.
IT'S OFFICIAL! Lease in Columbia for the Rick Dempsey Baseball Warehouse
@TBW_baseball
is signed, sealed and delivered. I cannot wait to this place opened in the Fall. We are going to have such an impact on the baseball and softball community. Thanks for everyone's support!
Great time seeing my old friend and colleague Tom Davis. I would not have been able to make it on TV as long as I did if it was not for this guy. Thanks to
@WeisMarkets
for sponsoring the show and being such great hosts this morning. Excited for the coaching clinic tonight!
This guy knew what to do when the ball was hit to him. One of the best I have ever seen. Him and the Blade! He does an incredible job teaching players these concepts as well. He is also a guest instructor with the O's for spring training. One of the best in the infield business!
Awesome infield tips from
@MBordick
. Mike still holds three fielding records at the MLB level for shortstops. This video talks about using your feet to get your hop, getting your eyes behind the baseball and keeping your glove out in front. Infielders and coaches listen up!
One of my all time favorite pictures. Myself with President Ronald Reagan, the commissioner of Major League Baseball Bowie Kuhn and Orioles owner EBW. Remember it like it was yesterday!
Going through old memorabilia and came across this beauty! Nothing like Memorial Stadium. What are some of your memories from there? Anyone at the last game there? What a post-game ceremony that was 😭 I am so glad Flanny got to throw the last pitch for the Orioles!
#Birdland
How are we feeling about this
#birdland
This kid is something special. MLB Debut tonight at Fenway Park. If you can't do it at OPACY Fenway is not a bad second. Good luck Jackson!
Here is one of my favorites. Rich Dauer was an Oriole his entire 10 year ppaying career, fellow Orioles HOF and has had a very successful coaching career at the Major League level. One of my all time favorite teammates. So much fun Richie!
So thankful for everyone who came out to support me today and making this a day I will always remember! Even better than I imagined. I will be sharing pics/videos from today soon. Now let's hope the O's can get the bats going and get back in this thing! Let's go O's
#Birdland
Goose is on fire with these clips. I could watch them all night. I love the message. I hope the players and families take the words of wisdom to heart. When I think of Goose I think of heart and intensity. Still bringing it at 73! I hope players see this and get chills!
After all the Goose clips from the banquet this is THE ONE. You heard it from one of the greatest of all time. "Look yourself in the mirror you players. Did I suck? Yea. Ain't nothing wrong with that. Own up to it. Ain't nobody else's fault!"
@shegone03
@nextlevelbb
Special thanks to
@JimmysSeafood
and AJ's Hawaiian Shaved Ice for feeding everyone at the grand opening. The shrimp tacos and crab cake egg rolls were incredible! Al Bumbry loved them too!
What an awesome time talking the O's, the 83 reunion and
@TBW_baseball
. Thanks for all your support
@SimplyAJ10
. I am so thrilled to be back in Baltimore and can't wait to see you soon!
Last night I hosted a small get together for some friends of mine and their families and some local media. Today is the big day open to the public 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM! Jimmy's Famous Seafood will be on hand, silent auction items include Adley, Jackson Holliday, Grayson, Brooks...
Thank you to
@masnOrioles
@BrettHollander
for making such an awesome documentary on the 83 team. Really cool mixing in the clips from the 40-year celebration last year and hearing how fresh some of those moments are in our minds still. Check it out! Great work!
#Birdland
Celebrate the magic of Orioles baseball with MASN as we look back on a memorable year at Camden Yards, highlighted by both the 2023 team’s remarkable AL East title and the return of the 1983 World Series Champions.
Here are a few pictures from yesterday at my
@tbw_baseball
grand opening! A day to remember for me. Thanks to my friends and teammates for joining me and the fans for supporting me! You recognize these guys
#birdland
SUPER BOWL GIVEAWAY! To enter please retweet, share your favorite memory from Memorial Stadium or moment passed down from a friend or family member from Memorial Stadium in the comments. For an extra chance follow
@TBW_baseball
. Winner announced 2/18 8:00 PM.
#birdland
This is the only sneak peek I am giving of the inside lobby until the grand opening in a few weeks!! This place is incredible. It has turned out better than I imagined. I am so excited to share this with the baseball and softball community!
@TBW_baseball
#Birdland