Jon Gray

Spouse, father, teacher, Reds/Pacers/Colts/Hoosiers/Irish fan; hoping to change the world with compassion for my children and my students.

[Cincy Shirts @CincyShirts]

Let's Go Reds.

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

@RedsDaily4 Wednesday if possible

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

@IndyEleven ⚽️

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

He played in 18 of those games, and batted .279 with 8 HRs. So despite seeing 16% of his games, I saw 40% of his HRs! No wonder it felt like what I saw didn’t match his overall production! @jeimer24C , thank you so much for such a memorable season, and I wish you luck! (4/4)

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

When I saw last week that the @Reds had DFA’d @jeimer24C , I was bummed out. The stats they shared regarding how he hit last year did not match my eye test. So I decided to do some “statistical analysis” (1/🧵)

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

For the season, he hit last year .225 with 20 HRs in 112 games. It seemed like he hit a home run every time I watched the Reds play last year (21 home games), so I looked at the box scores for each of those games in the Ballpark app. (3/🧵)

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

@bangmyboard @esidery @WindhorstESPN 34% from 3 during the playoffs is definitely a step down from the regular season, but is the same as what Tyrese shot from 3 in the playoffs (albeit at a higher volume). I’m willing to pay him $30 million/yr with the production he gives and team chemistry (also not my money lol)

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

@KyriesGoated @bangmyboard @esidery @WindhorstESPN He was 8th among centers during the regular season (minimum 65 games played) in FG% allowed within 6 ft of the rim. He’s not perfect, but you don’t have to be in today’s NBA to earn a $30 million/yr contract

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

@bangmyboard @esidery @WindhorstESPN Rebounds aren’t the be-all-end-all for the modern NBA big man. Out of players who lasted more than 1 series in the playoffs, he led the league in blocks per game. In the regular season, he led the league in blocks per game (minimum 65 games). Also averaged 15.6 ppg on 40% from 3

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

1) This is electric and makes me happy for OKC.
2) Remembering the run Ty was on to start Game 7 has me looking forward to the day the @Pacers get to have this moment when, not if, they win the Finals.

[Kevin O'Connor @KevinOConnor]

I didn’t know Aaron Wiggins had this in him but this is absolutely incredible https://t.co/6TCjMg9nYr

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

@sjs856

[Smarter Every Day @smartereveryday]

It occurs to me that @Apple would be incredibly smart to release a communication device that did not allow social media. Not a device with software lockouts via screentime, a device that actually did not allow social media apps at all. A reduced app set, somehow hard-coded into the device. There is a huge market demand for this specific product.

We simply lack the self-discipline to not install these apps. Silicon Valley has figured out our weaknesses and how to make us addicted, and companies have figured out how to use our dopamine as a pathway to taking over our personal time. By blocking this, Apple would be seen as a benevolent actor in a sea of malicious tech companies.

Call it something catchy like:
The “Emancipation From Applications”.

As parent with teenagers, I have explored this space carefully, alongside all of dozens of thoughtful parents I respect, from all walks of life. I am familiar with all of the dumb phones, and know friends with many of the hardware solutions used to make social media inconvenient.

Increasingly, I know adults who want this product for themselves. It’s no longer just about kids.

The more I think about it the more I realize this would be a genius play on many levels.

I usually don’t say this, but please retweet this if you feel the same way. I want to know if it’s just me.

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

I just wish that “analysts” would bother to look at each throw, rather than talking in numbers that don’t tell the whole story.

Thanks to @NFLscheme at @StampedeBlue for actually breaking down the throws here: https://t.co/iiuiXfM9pj (4/4)

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

As a Colts fan, I’m really tired of those who point to the box score when talking about Anthony Richardson this past Sunday. I know the 10-32 shows the end result of his throws, but it doesn’t accurately display the accuracy of those throws. (1/🧵)

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

Obviously, a lot more of the starting QB decision has to do with what appears to be even over Steichen’s head, and I’ve been wondering whether we’d be better letting Richardson sit behind Flacco recently, and I’m still not sure. Luckily, it’s not my decision. (3/🧵)

[Jon Gray @Jon_Gray221]

Great win for the @Pacers tonight! Was it me, or did @pskills43 look like @ReggieMillerTNT out there? #BoomBaby #YesCers

[Hoosiers Connect @HoosiersConnect]

RETWEET TO SUPPORT CIG AND THE HOOSIERS!

York Automotive has agreed to make an NIL donation based on the likes and retweets of this post! Do your thing Hoosier Nation.

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

The Cincinnati Reds are hiring Terry Francona as their manager, sources tell ESPN. He will come out of retirement one year after stepping away from Cleveland and will take over a young, talented Reds team. @Feinsand was first on the news.