Michael Henk
@mykenk.us
Technical Reserving Actuary, Brewers Fan, Bowler.
Generally opposed to toxicity.
Usually.
Generally opposed to toxicity.
Usually.
Pinned
Are they all forced into pitching in high school? 🤔
A decade ago, lefthanded throwers comprised nearly 28% of all outfield regulars.
Today, it's only 22%.
Why lefthanded throwing position players are becoming rarer:
Today, it's only 22%.
Why lefthanded throwing position players are becoming rarer:
7 Reasons Why Lefthanded-Throwing Position Players Are Becoming Rarer Than Ever In MLB
Matt Eddy dives into a number of growing MLB trends to shed some light on the continued disappearance of lefthanded-throwing big leaguers.
buff.ly
December 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Are they all forced into pitching in high school? 🤔
Very silly to think that MTG even knows that she'd have immunity or would believe anyone who told her she did.
Sometimes a hamsterbrain is just that.
Sometimes a hamsterbrain is just that.
If Marjorie Taylor Greene *really* cared about the Epstein victims, she would read the names of the perpetrators on the House floor (where she would have immunity) before she leaves office.
December 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Very silly to think that MTG even knows that she'd have immunity or would believe anyone who told her she did.
Sometimes a hamsterbrain is just that.
Sometimes a hamsterbrain is just that.
So the angelsoft commercials now feature dead kids?
December 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
So the angelsoft commercials now feature dead kids?
Maybe not the moment he's out of power. There are probably important things to do first.
"When it happens, Republicans will object (and you can only imagine the meltdown Trump himself will have on Truth Social). The response Dems give should be simple: *Too bad. We have the power now.* A strong message must be sent to the country and future generations that Trump will not be honored."
Why every vestige of Trump must be torn down
He's trying to create a physical legacy. The moment he's out of power, it has to be smashed to bits.
www.publicnotice.co
December 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Maybe not the moment he's out of power. There are probably important things to do first.
Disappearing front tire may cause bicycle to become catapult.
December 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Disappearing front tire may cause bicycle to become catapult.
The World War 1 museum doesn't have an "and then it kept happening over and over again until the end of time" conclusion room like I would have expected.
December 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The World War 1 museum doesn't have an "and then it kept happening over and over again until the end of time" conclusion room like I would have expected.
One of these days I'm going to live tweet an NFL game and just ask how every play isn't a penalty.
December 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
One of these days I'm going to live tweet an NFL game and just ask how every play isn't a penalty.
Nice of this guy to remind us he's still around despite his being passed on the power rankings of evil.
Ron Johnson: "Understand, Somalis have just been in this country a few years. They're amateurs when it comes to fleecing the federal government."
December 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Nice of this guy to remind us he's still around despite his being passed on the power rankings of evil.
Continually reminded how doomed we are.
December 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Continually reminded how doomed we are.
No I do not think I need the Kim Kardashian MasterClass. I think I'll be fine.
December 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
No I do not think I need the Kim Kardashian MasterClass. I think I'll be fine.
Packers fans are doing their thing again.
a mascot in a red and yellow outfit is dancing in front of a crowd .
ALT: a mascot in a red and yellow outfit is dancing in front of a crowd .
media.tenor.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Packers fans are doing their thing again.
If you make my next car have a fucking dial like my wife's I will officially become a hermit and never drive again.
Unless you turn all cars into a Faraday Cage where cell phones are inoperable, you're not going to solve a single problem by moving away from touch screens.
Unless you turn all cars into a Faraday Cage where cell phones are inoperable, you're not going to solve a single problem by moving away from touch screens.
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.
Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its…
wrd.cm
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
If you make my next car have a fucking dial like my wife's I will officially become a hermit and never drive again.
Unless you turn all cars into a Faraday Cage where cell phones are inoperable, you're not going to solve a single problem by moving away from touch screens.
Unless you turn all cars into a Faraday Cage where cell phones are inoperable, you're not going to solve a single problem by moving away from touch screens.
Three of these are not fries, your question is invalid.
December 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Three of these are not fries, your question is invalid.
Watching people talk at 2x speed is probably really weird and why would you want that.
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
From Joe Marler’s visual-only stunts to the incomprehensible shuffling sounds Steven Bartlett recently subjected headphone users to, dodgy audio experiences are on the rise
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Watching people talk at 2x speed is probably really weird and why would you want that.
Same but for all sports. Outer layer only. Scratchy.
I just don't believe that NBA players should be allowed to wear t-shirts under their jerseys.
December 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Same but for all sports. Outer layer only. Scratchy.
Wait this is what people are upset about? 🙄
Nic Cage as John Madden can’t hurt you—kidding, stare into his eyes and he will drink in your soul!
December 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Wait this is what people are upset about? 🙄
The Packers made the playoffs? I thought their season ended months ago.
December 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The Packers made the playoffs? I thought their season ended months ago.
And all of them were underinsured? 🤔
The PG&E blackout was devastating for Richmond District merchants: bakeries tossed their product, walk-in refrigerators were emptied, reservations were canceled.
“PG&E fucked us."
Our latest "Richmond Buzz" column on goings-on in the neighborhood.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-r...
“PG&E fucked us."
Our latest "Richmond Buzz" column on goings-on in the neighborhood.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-r...
Richmond Buzz: An 'absolutely brutal' blackout weekend
“Richmond Buzz” will be a recurring column on the neighborhood. This edition: Businesses are devastated after the weekend blackout.
missionlocal.org
December 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
And all of them were underinsured? 🤔
Taxes are evil and are only used to make splash pads and pickleball courts.
Taxes are a scam.
Taxes are a scam.
Oh man I'm accidentally at a third maga Christmas. Learning all about pokeberry.
December 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Taxes are evil and are only used to make splash pads and pickleball courts.
Taxes are a scam.
Taxes are a scam.
Oh man I'm accidentally at a third maga Christmas. Learning all about pokeberry.
December 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Oh man I'm accidentally at a third maga Christmas. Learning all about pokeberry.
When you haven't been around drunk people in a long time, being around a drunk person is really fucking annoying.
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
When you haven't been around drunk people in a long time, being around a drunk person is really fucking annoying.
Well yes, you donate to a campaign or an office so that they do the things you want.
That's how political donations work.
Political donations are, by definition, corruption.
That's how political donations work.
Political donations are, by definition, corruption.
"Of the 346 donors identified by the Times, at least 197 have benefited, or are in industries that have benefited, from policies or actions of Mr. Trump or his administration."
This is corruption in plain sight.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is corruption in plain sight.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
December 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Well yes, you donate to a campaign or an office so that they do the things you want.
That's how political donations work.
Political donations are, by definition, corruption.
That's how political donations work.
Political donations are, by definition, corruption.
Baseball Prospectus was so kind to send me two confirmations for my 360 order.
Or I'm dumb and ordered twice. Hmmmmmm.
Or I'm dumb and ordered twice. Hmmmmmm.
December 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Baseball Prospectus was so kind to send me two confirmations for my 360 order.
Or I'm dumb and ordered twice. Hmmmmmm.
Or I'm dumb and ordered twice. Hmmmmmm.
Reposted by Michael Henk
I have a post for that too
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December 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I have a post for that too
I mean do this if you absolutely have to, but what you really want is the 360 deal.
The book is excellent for making you feel smarter than you are, and for acting pretentious when people notice it in your background on video calls.
I have been told the writing is good as well.
The book is excellent for making you feel smarter than you are, and for acting pretentious when people notice it in your background on video calls.
I have been told the writing is good as well.
last effort: I run a baseball site with some of my best, smartest, and most talented friends. we do fun and engaging work all year long, and it's about to get more expensive to read that work as of 1/1. I'd much rather you get in the door as cheap as possible. It also makes for a great gift:
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December 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I mean do this if you absolutely have to, but what you really want is the 360 deal.
The book is excellent for making you feel smarter than you are, and for acting pretentious when people notice it in your background on video calls.
I have been told the writing is good as well.
The book is excellent for making you feel smarter than you are, and for acting pretentious when people notice it in your background on video calls.
I have been told the writing is good as well.