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Jake Mailhot
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Contributor @FanGraphs // Staff Editor @LookoutLanding // Baseball, Star Wars, Dad life (he/him)
The fact that Félix Hernández, Andy Pettitte and even Cole Hamels could all be Hall-of-Famers at some point is proof that the standards for pitchers in Cooperstown are (understandably) changing.

Thanks to @jayjaffe.bsky.social & @notmrtibbs.com for their help with this.

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The Days of the 300-Win Hall of Famer Are Gone Forever
Shorter starts, fewer victories, and higher earned run averages mean that voters are reconsidering what it takes for pitchers to get into Cooperstown.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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did not expect a @fangraphs.com commenter to cite Fredric Jameson in the comments of a piece on Kyle Tucker's contract but this is a banger.
January 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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If all you're willing to do is say "We're cooked" on a social media site, maybe it is all over.

If you're willing to struggle alongside your friends and neighbors for democracy, then we've got a chance.
January 15, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Beavers O'Neill was a fur trapper from the 18th century who settled somewhere along the Oregon coast. A monument in his name can still be found near Depot Bay.
Here's an early look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com depth chart for the next team in the ZiPS rundowns, the Baltimore Orioles.
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Love to see #FélixHOF name right next to #EdgarHOF
Oops, that's supposed to say +39 for Felix of course.
January 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
January — 2026
The only game the children will play is K-Pop Demon Hunters.
My name is Zoey (and sometimes Derpy, but never Rumi or Mira).

Hobby horses are now “fighters.”

This is my life now.
January 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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It's @ottoneu.com ranking season! @jakemailhot.com and I started w/MI. We'll go through each pos in Jan. For each you get:
My 4x4 Ranks fantasy.fangraphs.com/chad-youngs-...
Jake's FGPTs Ranks fantasy.fangraphs.com/jake-mailhot...
My FGPTs+notes on other formats fantasy.fangraphs.com/chad-youngs-...
Chad Young’s MI Tiered Rankings for 4×4 Ottoneu
As we move into the final weeks before the keeper deadline, it’s time to get our Ottoneu rankings out. Over the next three plus weeks, you’ll get regular rankings articles from me and from Jake…
fantasy.fangraphs.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Started rolling out my tiered rankings for @ottoneu.com on @fangraphs.com today. First up: middle infielders.

SS and 2B have a pretty steep drop off from the top contributors, a very large middle class, and another steep drop off after you get past #80 or so. fantasy.fangraphs.com/jake-mailhot...
Jake Mailhot’s 2026 Tiered Rankings for Ottoneu Points: Middle Infield
2026 tiered middle infield rankings for Ottoneu points leagues.
fantasy.fangraphs.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Hi, BlueSky converts. Probably deserves some updating, but here's a list of baseball analytics nerds if that's up your alley.

go.bsky.app/GZjLuxK
January 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
In 2025, our girls decided they really liked eggs for breakfast. I, on the other hand, really don’t like eggs at all. But eggs are nutritious and easy to cook in the morning, so my greatest accomplishment last year was learning how to make eggs four ways.
January 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
MLB Network insider Jon Morosi revealed his 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot live on the air with Wyman & Bob, including his vote for the first time for #Mariners legend Félix Hernández.

Morosi explained why Félix made the cut for him this time.

sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
Seattle Mariners: Morosi adds Félix Hernández to HOF ballot
Jon Morosi revealed his Hall of Fame ballot on Seattle Sports and shared why he voted for Seattle Mariners legend Félix Hernández for the first time.
sports.mynorthwest.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Is that Félix chart totally wild? Yes it is. The best comps I can think of are Larry Walker's 2018 to 2019 (25.7% increase through 70 ballots) and Scott Rolen's 2019 to 2020 (24.3% increase through 70 ballots).

Félix is 37.2% above where he was through 70 ballots last year.
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.

I’m not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing.
December 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Net gained/lost votes through 30 ballots (~7.0% of the vote):

Félix +7
Abreu +4
Andruw +4
Pedroia +4
Pettitte +3
Utley +3
Beltrán +2
Buehrle +2
K-Rod +2
Hunter +1
A-Rod +1
Rollins +1
Wright +1
Manny +0
Vizquel +0

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December 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Adrian Houser added two ticks of velocity to his entire repertoire this year. That's good! The Giants signed him to a two-year deal this week. That's also good!

Some thoughts about the current state of the Giants pitching staff in my latest for @fangraphs.com: blogs.fangraphs.com/the-giants-s...
The Giants Start To Address Their Pitching Needs
San Francisco signed Adrian Houser, Jason Foley, and Gregory Santos this week to provide its pitching staff with some much needed depth.
blogs.fangraphs.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Oh hell yeah. A modern spiritual sequel to KOTOR? Please and thank you, meatbags.
Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic announced from Casey Hudson - single player game
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A LH relief pitcher was one of the M's biggest needs this offseason, and Harry Ford didn't really have a place on the roster with Cal Raleigh installed for years to come, but this really feels like selling low on Ford's value. (And suddenly the M's need a backup catcher too.)
December 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Answering your questions about Dan Wilson's managerial style, 2026 prospect debuts, and the Mariners' rivals from the 90s.

📩 MaiLLbag for @lookoutlanding.bsky.social: www.lookoutlanding.com/maillbag/137...
Mariners MaiLLbag 12/5/25: Dan Wilson, Prospect Debuts, 90s Rivals
Answering your questions about Dan Wilson’s managerial style, prospect debuts, and more!
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December 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
World’s #1 (faux) Julio Rodriguez Enjoyer.
December 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Anyone have any burning questions about the Mariners you want answered? Or any questions about the wider baseball world? I’m filling out the @lookoutlanding.bsky.social MaiLLbag queue for this month. Ask away!
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Anyone have any burning questions about the Mariners you want answered? Or any questions about the wider baseball world? I’m filling out the @lookoutlanding.bsky.social MaiLLbag queue for this month. Ask away!
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Yep this checks out — my Apple Music account isn’t really my own. I’m just glad we’ve branched out from Frozen this year. The real shocker is Howard Shore sneaking in in June. Must have listened to the LotR soundtracks a ton that month. 🤷‍♂️
December 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Family was sick this week which means we’re postponing the big Thanksgiving meal with my parents until tomorrow. Looks like pork roast is on the menu tonight! 🚫🦃
November 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Forget ranking the actual Star Wars films, let's rank their soundtracks:

1. Empire Strikes Back
2. A New Hope
3. Return of the Jedi
4. Phantom Menace
5. Rogue One
6. Rise of Skywalker
7. The Force Awakens
8. The Last Jedi
9. Revenge of the Sith
10. Solo
11. Attack of the Clones
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM