Jerry Grote was an outstanding Major league Catcher.. a champion.. But, Also a kind, gracious, and supportive person..He was always available to those who needed him.. He was a beloved member of the Mets family, we are very sad to hear of his passing..#Mets

Twenty years ago today, Mike Piazza set the major league record for home runs as a catcher, passing Carlton Fisk with his 352nd blast.

#OTD in 1998: We acquired National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ of Famer @MikePiazza31.

Now a New York Mets icon joins us as Mike Piazza sits down with the #MLBCentral crew in London! Piazza discussed managing Team Italy in the latest World Baseball Classic, his philosophy on hitting and iconic post-9/11 home run.

All current and former MLB players owe a debt of gratitude to Willie Mays. He brought so many fans to love and follow our great game.. His incredible skill was Breathtaking. Praying God brings peace to his family and blesses him.#WillieMaysRIP

With 🇮🇹-born Samuel Aldegheri being promoted to the big club @angels, we are seeing our long-term strategy for 🇮🇹’s in the @mlb take shape, In bocca al Lupo.. FIBS Jon Morosi

Very much appreciate the Birthday wishes everyone.. Lights up my day. Hoping the New York Mets give me a strong finish as a present! God Bless guys! #LGM

Prayers for the soul of Ed Kranepool..an original NY Met, a great ball player and greater gentleman, going to miss seeing him..#Mets

So very grateful to have the Captain David Wright on our Mets alumni team, all of us who played for the New York Mets will always serve to remember those who we lost and honor our first responders! God Bless!🙏#NeverForget

So happy for the New York Mets, gratifying to watch a team come together and battle through adversity. Wish you the best in the post season.. Don’t quit now, take a breath and reload.. Good Luck guys. #LGM #Postseason

When people ask me do you miss playing?..all you have to do is watch the New York Mets last night, you miss being on a team! Having unlikely heroes and big names working together for a common goal! Very inspiring! Keep going..#LGM #Postseason

Wishing Juan Soto all the best playing for the Most Amazing fans! I’m sure his time in NYC will help him.. Great Early Christmas present from Steven Cohen and Alex, Looking forward to an exciting season.. Hope Everyone enjoys the holidays.. #LGM

Rickey Henderson was a dream to hit behind as teammate and a nightmare for a catcher as an opponent. He was one of the most generous, hysterical and gracious human beings..He will be sorely missed..Prayers for his soul and family..#MLB #HOF

Happy Easter everyone..”Unless there is Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday”.. Fulton J. Sheen.#HappyEaster

Say what you will but Hideo Nomo will always be a pioneer for the growth of MLB worldwide..I was honored to be a small part of it..the tornado was a force..#MLB

My deepest prayers for Pope Leo XIV..what an incredible moment..#PopeLeoXIV

Within the span of 10 days, Mike Piazza had suited up for three teams. His arrival in New York #OTD in 1998 made the New York Mets pennant contenders in the years that followed. ow.ly/jL9150VX12z

One thousand, three hundred and eighty-nine players were selected ahead of him in the 1988 MLB Draft. But Mike Piazza, the 62nd-round pick of the Dodgers 37 years ago today, overcame those odds and earned a plaque in Cooperstown. (📸 Ron Vesely)

Honored to have joined Kelly Franco of Kelley Franco for a discussion recently and had a great time..here’s the link hope you check it out! And give her a follow..great passion for the game..youtu.be/oB3-KaJarLk

Enjoyed helping with this documentary on Nomo..