Pittsburgh Pirates’ Don Kelly is among the most qualified MLB managers, having served as player, scout, coach, and player development assistant.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly addresses the media after the club’s third day of spring training workouts on Feb. 13, 2026. Courtesy of Donald Laible
It’s easy to root for Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly.
There is no more accurate description of Kelly than he is a bundle of baseball energy. On Friday, the third day of spring training camp in Bradenton, Florida, Kelly was among the first arrivals.
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.
