Lewie Pollis
@lewispoll.is
Dog dad. Cheesesteak enthusiast. Data scientist (not the evil kind). He/him
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Lewie Pollis
@lewispoll.is
· Nov 26
How to Leave Your Dream Job
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Corned Beef
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is
For the many new folks I'm connecting with on Bluesky, this is the story of the hardest decision I've ever made: leaving baseball.
I was blown away by how much my story resonated with people from so many different industries.
(It's also an inadvertent origin story of my obsession with sandwiches.)
I was blown away by how much my story resonated with people from so many different industries.
(It's also an inadvertent origin story of my obsession with sandwiches.)
That list going around wants you to believe that only one movie the Marx Brothers made is as funny as Big
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
That list going around wants you to believe that only one movie the Marx Brothers made is as funny as Big
It's a long but ultimately very simple story
November 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It's a long but ultimately very simple story
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It's Stir-Fryday! (hoorayyyy)
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It's Stir-Fryday! (hoorayyyy)
Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's ex-fiancée seems more like Elon's type
A very disturbing but theoretically possible relationship I can see is Elon and Nicki Minaj
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's ex-fiancée seems more like Elon's type
*Russian noble Poe Dameron*
Somehow, Rasputin returned
Somehow, Rasputin returned
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
*Russian noble Poe Dameron*
Somehow, Rasputin returned
Somehow, Rasputin returned
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Good morning. I've got a banger new post out today that develops a new method for placing voters on the left-right ideological spectrum, and adds a new, "non-ideological"/affordability axis to usual way we chart & think about US voters (esp swing voters). www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
Not just left vs right: Most voters think about affordability and material wellbeing, not in ideological terms
Most voters want a party that emphasizes cost of living issues and makes the world a better place. Few Americans think in solidly ideologically terms. "Moderates" are mostly non-ideological.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good morning. I've got a banger new post out today that develops a new method for placing voters on the left-right ideological spectrum, and adds a new, "non-ideological"/affordability axis to usual way we chart & think about US voters (esp swing voters). www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
November 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tommy Wiseau, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman
Oh you’re celebrating International Men’s Day? Name three guys then
November 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Tommy Wiseau, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman
I spent my entire life wishing that first my own family and then my in-laws were a mac-and-cheese-at-Thanksgiving crowd. Finally, last year two separate people brought it. I was in heaven
i would consider macaroni and cheese a "core" thanksgiving side as quintessential to the holiday as green beans or mashed potatoes. some however would disagree *steeples fingers* much to consider
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I spent my entire life wishing that first my own family and then my in-laws were a mac-and-cheese-at-Thanksgiving crowd. Finally, last year two separate people brought it. I was in heaven
My line with cheaters has long been to place them in the league context: No serious HOF candidate was banned for life for PEDs, and most who (allegedly) juiced were not punished at all. Therefore we should let them in.
By that logic, it's not the HOF voters' place to draw a moral line with Beltrán.
By that logic, it's not the HOF voters' place to draw a moral line with Beltrán.
As a player, there’s just absolutely no question. Beltran was a magnificent player with almost no weaknesses *and* he was one of the all-time great postseason performers (give or take a pitch here or there).
I would be able to overlook the Astros stain, understand if others can’t.
I would be able to overlook the Astros stain, understand if others can’t.
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Carlos Beltrán blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the...
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My line with cheaters has long been to place them in the league context: No serious HOF candidate was banned for life for PEDs, and most who (allegedly) juiced were not punished at all. Therefore we should let them in.
By that logic, it's not the HOF voters' place to draw a moral line with Beltrán.
By that logic, it's not the HOF voters' place to draw a moral line with Beltrán.
If someone I admire is in the Epstein Files then not only will I fully lose respect for them, but I will be ashamed of having admired them in the first place. I don't understand why this is hard for people to grasp
I want to lay down a few markers here for folks as the clock starts ticking down to the release of the Epstein Files.
1) You are going to learn about a lot more disgusting and sickening things people said, joked about and maybe even did. You will likely be disappointed in someone you had admired
1) You are going to learn about a lot more disgusting and sickening things people said, joked about and maybe even did. You will likely be disappointed in someone you had admired
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If someone I admire is in the Epstein Files then not only will I fully lose respect for them, but I will be ashamed of having admired them in the first place. I don't understand why this is hard for people to grasp
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Chase Utley played in the perfect era for defensive metrics to adulate him...but too early for awards voters to notice.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Chasing Utley's Missing Gold Gloves
How retconning awards would reshape Chase Utley's Cooperstown case
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Chase Utley played in the perfect era for defensive metrics to adulate him...but too early for awards voters to notice.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
With the possible exception of 2022, you can explain most of the last decade of American elections by assuming that the two things the median swing voter knows about the federal government are "things suck" and "[Obama/Trump/Biden/Trump] is the president"
hahahahahaha ha ha ha. ha. 😬
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
With the possible exception of 2022, you can explain most of the last decade of American elections by assuming that the two things the median swing voter knows about the federal government are "things suck" and "[Obama/Trump/Biden/Trump] is the president"
I wrote about the Hanania situation a couple years ago, and sadly it remains extremely relevant.
It is so telling about people's character when their reflex upon learning they've been consorting with a bigot is excusing their own behavior, not being horrified to learn with whom they have associated
It is so telling about people's character when their reflex upon learning they've been consorting with a bigot is excusing their own behavior, not being horrified to learn with whom they have associated
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I wrote about the Hanania situation a couple years ago, and sadly it remains extremely relevant.
It is so telling about people's character when their reflex upon learning they've been consorting with a bigot is excusing their own behavior, not being horrified to learn with whom they have associated
It is so telling about people's character when their reflex upon learning they've been consorting with a bigot is excusing their own behavior, not being horrified to learn with whom they have associated
Chase Utley is the all-time UZR leader at 2B, yet never won a Gold Glove. I combed through his career and found seven seasons when — if you applied the player-evaluation methods from just a few years later — he should've been a strong contender.
How retconning awards would change his HOF narrative:
How retconning awards would change his HOF narrative:
Chasing Utley's Missing Gold Gloves
How retconning awards would reshape Chase Utley's Cooperstown case
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Chase Utley is the all-time UZR leader at 2B, yet never won a Gold Glove. I combed through his career and found seven seasons when — if you applied the player-evaluation methods from just a few years later — he should've been a strong contender.
How retconning awards would change his HOF narrative:
How retconning awards would change his HOF narrative:
I frequently get Keiths Olbermann and Law mixed up and today isn't helping with that
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I frequently get Keiths Olbermann and Law mixed up and today isn't helping with that
My first batch for the week
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
My first batch for the week
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Hey, SABR hasn't put both its feet into bluesky yet (I know, a lot of its people have) but this is a good time to remind you that the SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards are open for nominations.
When you have a few minutes, please nominate some of your favorite baseball research from 2025.
When you have a few minutes, please nominate some of your favorite baseball research from 2025.
Seeking nominations for 2026 SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards – Society for American Baseball Research
sabr.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Hey, SABR hasn't put both its feet into bluesky yet (I know, a lot of its people have) but this is a good time to remind you that the SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards are open for nominations.
When you have a few minutes, please nominate some of your favorite baseball research from 2025.
When you have a few minutes, please nominate some of your favorite baseball research from 2025.
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It's Monday night. In our household, that means I'll be spending the evening making lasagna for @lasagnalove.bsky.social. I'd like to tell you a little bit about why.
Lasagna Love is a nonprofit group that connects folks in need of comfort food with home chefs nearby who can provide them.
Lasagna Love is a nonprofit group that connects folks in need of comfort food with home chefs nearby who can provide them.
November 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It's Monday night. In our household, that means I'll be spending the evening making lasagna for @lasagnalove.bsky.social. I'd like to tell you a little bit about why.
Lasagna Love is a nonprofit group that connects folks in need of comfort food with home chefs nearby who can provide them.
Lasagna Love is a nonprofit group that connects folks in need of comfort food with home chefs nearby who can provide them.
Abreu
Beltrán
Buehrle
Hamels
Hernández
Pettitte
A. Rodriguez
Utley
...and then possibly Pedroia and Wright? This may be the first year when I wouldn't use all 10 spots on my hypothetical ballot.
Beltrán
Buehrle
Hamels
Hernández
Pettitte
A. Rodriguez
Utley
...and then possibly Pedroia and Wright? This may be the first year when I wouldn't use all 10 spots on my hypothetical ballot.
The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot as announced moments ago by @baseballhall.org (baseballhall.org/news/2026-bb...). Results will be announced Jan. 20th. Game on!
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Abreu
Beltrán
Buehrle
Hamels
Hernández
Pettitte
A. Rodriguez
Utley
...and then possibly Pedroia and Wright? This may be the first year when I wouldn't use all 10 spots on my hypothetical ballot.
Beltrán
Buehrle
Hamels
Hernández
Pettitte
A. Rodriguez
Utley
...and then possibly Pedroia and Wright? This may be the first year when I wouldn't use all 10 spots on my hypothetical ballot.
For your consideration, as this year’s Hall of Fame ballot drops: There’s an extremely plausible what-if scenario in which Chase Utley’s résumé features a lot more hardware.
Chase Utley played in the perfect era for defensive metrics to adulate him...but too early for awards voters to notice.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Chasing Utley's Missing Gold Gloves
How retconning awards would reshape Chase Utley's Cooperstown case
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is
November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
For your consideration, as this year’s Hall of Fame ballot drops: There’s an extremely plausible what-if scenario in which Chase Utley’s résumé features a lot more hardware.
Reposted by Lewie Pollis
This is a key distinction that I touch on in my analysis. Contemporary defensive metrics probably overrated Utley's range, because the measurements also encompassed his positioning. He wouldn't get such glowing numbers today. But the point is that he did at the time!
November 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is a key distinction that I touch on in my analysis. Contemporary defensive metrics probably overrated Utley's range, because the measurements also encompassed his positioning. He wouldn't get such glowing numbers today. But the point is that he did at the time!
Chase Utley played in the perfect era for defensive metrics to adulate him...but too early for awards voters to notice.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Chasing Utley's Missing Gold Gloves
How retconning awards would reshape Chase Utley's Cooperstown case
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Chase Utley played in the perfect era for defensive metrics to adulate him...but too early for awards voters to notice.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.