Alan Nathan
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@pobguy
Physics Prof, UIllinois; APS Fellow; ex-nuclear, now baseball physicist; SABR Chadwick Award. Interests: US history; ConLaw; politics; WWI. All views my own.
@pobguy We should talk! I had a long conversation last week with David Chandler (@authentic_bats) who has been working with the Yankees regarding these bats. I'll be getting some of these for my lab soon so I can do modal testing and affirm the sweet spot location (bending modes)
@pobguy Alan, @sunshinevvn did some analyses that may interest you here: x.com/sunshinevvn/st…
@pobguy how much could these bat changes theoretically impact exit velocities?
Well this is wild… The Yankees made new bats that moved more of the wood into the label so the hardest part of the bat strikes the ball. They have 8 home runs today.
Maine Governor Janet Mills is reportedly considering a run for the U.S. Senate against GOP incumbent Susan Collins. After taking on Donald Trump today, she’s shown that she has what it takes to win this race. RETWEET if you would support @GovJanetMills for the Senate!
We lost a Legend. I lost my mentor. As a former player and coach I have been blessed to have had Itch in my life for 40 years. He was a true champion. I would not be where I am today without his guidance. A second father and the best human I have ever been around.
Uncatchable Knuckleballs! 😳 Kenny Serwa's uncatchable knuckleballs (up to 88.5mph). @KennySerwa Thanks to @TreadAthletics for the clips.
"You kept your bargain. You wore the masks. Enjoy yourselves, dear ones. I've lived a full life. May God pity you." #TwilightZoneMarathon "The Masks" stars Robert Keith, Milton Selzer, Virginia Gregg, Brooke Hayward, and Alan Sues.
