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Barton L Smith

@themagnuspi.bsky.social

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Amateur critic, beer maven, seam tamer, http://baseballaero.com. MLB Team Consultant.

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · Sep 20

Baseballs break because of spin, or the Magnus force. They also break because of differences between the air flow around them on two sides due to seams, which we call Seam -Shifted Wake. If you would like to learn more about it, check out baseballaero.com/2020/12/23/c...

Baseball Aerodynamics

The fluid dynamics of baseball pitches

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 5h

As a hater, I totally agree.

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 5h

smug over here

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 5h

Five in an inning is not that bad.

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 5h

a man is sitting on a couch with his eyes closed and says that 's a shame .

ALT: a man is sitting on a couch with his eyes closed and says that 's a shame .

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 7h

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 11h

(I didn't see the play, not asking you why you're proud)

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 12h

Why?

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 15h

I think it's hilarious that Pittsburgh straddles the line between two parts of Appalachia.

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 15h

I agree with @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social. It's about Syd and Gilmour is trolling.

Robin Hilton @robinpr.bsky.social · 1d

It turns out the 'Wish You Were Here' title isn't actually a reference to Syd Barrett. Listen now on this wk's All Songs Considered from @npr.org

A conversation with David Gilmour : All Songs Considered

The Pink Floyd guitarist and singer talks about the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, a new live album and concert film for his latest solo release Luck And Strange, and more.Weekly Reset: Rowin...

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 15h

Mute button

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 18h

If you're ever disappointed that someone didn't reply to your email, consider the possibility that Outlook, by Microsoft, in its wisdom, elected unilaterally not to send your email.

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 19h

I have a running argument with some friends about what the "Midwest" is. This map would satisfy all of us.

It's also hilarious how it has Pittsburgh smack on the boundary of two parts of Appalachia.

And, sigh, I don't live in the Rockies, but in the Mormon Corridor.

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Vintage Jerseys & Hats @polyesterunis.bsky.social · 1d

Hunter S. Thompson & Bill Murray, wearing matching shirts on a boat in Michigan. Circa 1980.

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 19h

Ticket to ride

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

Oh no, are Yankees fans happy now? I hate that.

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe add Creep from Radio Head.

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

The soundtrack is Yackety Sax and the Emperor's March from Star Wars.

Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 1d

When Noem appeared on the roof of the Portland ICE facility, flanked by influencers and DHS hype video makers, the protesters below tried to spoil her photo-op in the "war ravaged" city by blaring the Benny Hill theme.

Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 1d

Maga influencers have been descending on Portland's small but persistent protest outside an Ice office to pick fights and glean content. So naturally, the cabinet member Trump cast for her on-screen presence showed up today with a trio of influencers in tow www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

Only if it was built without taxpayer money

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

Same

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

I am continuously amazed that there are still KITH sketches I haven't seen. I have a theory that the super Canadian humor ones were filtered out on this side of the boarder.

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

Great list. One you don't have that I liked a lot is The Phenomenon.

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

I've seen a player split 10's at the blackjack table and win.

And I've seen bunts work too.

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

If I ranked hold music that makes me homicidal,
1) TIAA
2) Delta

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Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

That is amazing

Barton L Smith @themagnuspi.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe related, based on impression only, I feel like outlier career length is currently longer for pitchers than position players. And I am guessing it is because Father Time comes for everyone's eyes and hitters can no longer survive without really good vision.