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On the field with Superman
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| Flanked by Craig Monroe and Nyjer Morgan, during the National Anthem April 18, 2009 |
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| Ryan pretty much evened out his avg. batting either right or left in 2008. |
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| Ryan Doumit bats against the Astros Sept. 20, 2008 going 3-for4. |
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| Ryan Doumit prepares for his first at-bat of the night Sept. 20 at PNC against the Astros |
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| Ryan and Ross Ohlendorf (in gray sweatshirt) during the anthem before the Sept. 17, 2008 game. |
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| Ryan makes his way to the dugout from the bullpen before the Sept. 17 game. |
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| Doumit returns to the dugout, left on base Sept. 17 |
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| The pre-batting routine as Ryan approaches the plate. |
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| Ryan went 3-for-4 on Sept. 17 including a two-run homer, his 14th of the season. |
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| Ryan congratulates Matt Capps on the defeat of the LA Dodgers Sept. 17 |
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| Ryan sat out the 8.27.08 game after a long one the night before, but helped Chavez warm up Zach Duke |
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| Giving Raul Chavez, who had a two-hit night, time to get his gear on Aug. 27, 2008. |
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| Turning the plate over to Raul Chavez, Aug. 28, 2008. |
| The fanbase |
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| Doumit's performance and work ethic are endearing him to Bucs fans of all ages (Aug. 13). |
| A record season |
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| Ryan Doumit has had more major league starts this year than any other in his career (Aug. 13) |
| Ready to warm up the pitcher |
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| Ryan Doumit heads to the bullpen Aug. 13 as Paul Maholm stretches. |
| That helped |
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| Ryan gets new-to-us pitcher Jason Davis the third out by rundown and the two hit the dugout. |
| Ready to roll |
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| Ryan was Yoslan Herrera's battery mate for the start of the July 30 game at PNC. |
| From the right |
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| Facing Cook, Doumit batted from the right for his first at-bats. |
| Bring it |
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| Doumit leads all NL catchers in batting average with .333 |
| From the right |
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| A quarter of Ryan's homeruns this year are from the right. |
| Returning from a mound conference |
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| In Yoslan Herrera's first Pirate debut, Doumit's advice: slider. throw it. |
| Ready in Red |
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| Ryan Doumit takes Zach Duke's warmup pitches July 25, 2008 at PNC. |
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| Ryan Doumit at the start of the game against the Padres July 25, 2008 |
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| Runback from first base on a ground out July 25, 2008 |
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| Doumit moves from the bullpen to the dugout to start the July 25 game. |
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| Ryan gets ready for his first at-bat, batting third July 25. |
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| Doumit puts a little LaRoche move on his bat before the first pitch July 25 at PNC. |
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| Doumit waits at first after a base hit July 25 at PNC. |
| In the starting lineup |
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| They use Superman music for the whole lineup, but it's really just No. 41 that's the man of steel. |
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| Doumit heads to the dish for the start of the July 25 game. |
| Show him the fastball |
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| Commentator Bob Walk once asked "Why would you even give Doumit a fastball?" |
| Leading the NL |
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| Ryan Doumit leads the NL catchers at the break in slugging percentage. |
| On base again |
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| Ryan Doumit spent most of the first half of the season batting cleanup |
| Lots of different arms |
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| The Pirates' carousel pitching mound results in Ryan getting a lot of different guys to catch. |
| Career high starts |
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| Ryan Doumit had a career high 16 of 18 career starts before the All Star break |
| Forces to be reckoned with |
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| Ryan Doumit and All Star Nate McLouth July 9 |
| How about throwing strikes? |
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| July 9 visit with John VanBenschoten |
| Warming up Zach Duke |
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| Saturday, June 13 at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Md. |
| Bit of a delay |
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| There were delays for injuries and even the umpire June 13 at Camden Yards. |
| Trade off |
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| Raul Chavez caught Duke's first few pitches until Doumit was suited up after his at-bat in Baltimore |
| Tapering off |
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| Despite a cooler bat in Baltimore, Doumit finished the Orioles series with a .346 avg. |
| Batting both in Interleague |
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| Doumit switched sides of the plate several times in Baltimore as pitching changes were made. |
| In the lead |
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| Doumit finished the series at .346 avg. |
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| April 23, 2008 against St. Louis |
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| celebrating the April 23, 2008 win against the Cards |
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| Setting the field, so to speak - April 23, 2008 |
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| Getting back to the bag on a foul -- April 23, 2008 |
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| Letting the pitcher warm up on his non-start day, April 26, 2008 |
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| April 23, 2008 and another good at-bat |
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| Doumit sends one in a game against the Braves. |
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| Doumit is recognized as a in-your-face defensive player. |
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| Aug. 2, 2007 |
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| Doumit scored the winning run against the Cardinals in the 11th inning. |
This photo album includes pictures I've taken at the games myself, plus those donated (with credit) from other fans,
those acquired legally and those I found and used with permission.
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| Hardball |
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| Doumit was plowed by the Phillies Victorino in a July game in Philadelphia. |
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| Doumit was drafted as a catcher and continues to hold that second spot for the Pirates. |
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| Doumit loosens his arm for the Aug. 2 game against the Cards at PNC. |
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If you have game photos of Ryan from his high school days in Moses Lake, Wash. through his active player status with
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