Mark Wesley Pritchard
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You can call me Wesley. Former cosplayer, retro gaming fanatic, die-hard Texas Rangers fan, and nostalgic freak. Need I say more?
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American League Division Winner Predictions for 2025
It's the offseason. The feeling when there's no baseball. However, on the bright side, Spring Training is less than two months away. Just because it's the offseason, it doesn't mean that we can't look ahead to 2025. I'll talk about not only who would win each division, but my thoughts on each selection. We're going to start with the American League first.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Unbalanced
The Art of Being Thankful
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we all have at least one thing that we're thankful for. The past six years has been difficult for me: struggling with mental health issues and homelessness, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the death of my beloved grandfather, and dealing with self-doubt and self-esteem issues. Despite all of this, I've managed to persevere and overcome those obstacles. In this story, I'm going to share some of the things that I'm thankful and also grateful for.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Humans
The Release of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
Recently, the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released. The candidates who are selected to be part of the 2025 Hall of Fame class will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 25, 2025. According to the Baseball Hall of Fame's website, players can be on the ballot for up to 10 years if they receive at least five percent of the vote. For example, relief pitcher Billy Wagner is in his final year of eligibility to be considered into the Hall.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Unbalanced
My Thoughts About the Texas Rangers in 2024
The 2024 World Series has come and went. Unfortunately, the Rangers quest of repeating as champs didn't go as planned. They ended up finishing the season with a record of 78-84, which they placed third in the AL West behind the Mariners and Astros, who would end up winning the division. I'm not upset, but it's not surprising either. It's hard to repeat when you are the defending World Series Champions. Yes, there's always expectations for doing such of a thing. There hasn't been a team that hasn't done such a feat since the New York Yankees back in 2000. That was also the last time they completed the three-peat, winning three World Series titles in a row from 1998-2000. In the case of the Texas Rangers, they've fallen victim to the so-called "World Series hangover." If you're not familiar with that, it's when a team who has won a World Series title the year before and then end up doing poorly the following season, missing the playoffs. It's an unfortunate category to be part of, but it's a real thing. The Rangers aren't the first team to do this, and they won't be the last. Like the old saying goes, "There's always next year."
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Unbalanced
Brace Yourselves...A New Console Is Coming in 2025
A new year means a new game console is set to be released. I was recently tagged in a Instagram post by a friend regarding the Analogue 3D. At first, I thought it was fake and couldn't be real. As a creator on Vocal, I make sure I verify everything to make sure the facts and a story are 100% accurate. So yes, what you see above is an actual console.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Gamers
The Greatest Man of All Time
Dear Grandpa, Thank you for being such a wonderful grandparent towards me. I am and will always be proud to be your grandson. I thank you and also the good Lord above for helping me become the man that I am today. I'll always remember the good times we've had together. You've taught me valuable lessons, such as treating others with kindness, compassion, and respect. I'm the spitting image of you, according to most people. It's because I was born to follow your own example of kindness and compassion. Regardless of if I did the right or wrong things, you'd always love me unconditionally. I've received the love that my own "dad" refused to show towards me growing up. You have been the true father figure that I have and will always look up to. I'm blessed to have a grandparent who never gave up on me when everyone else did. To me, you're my hero.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Humans
Incoming Dallas Cowboys Rant
I probably shouldn't do this, but I'm about to go on a heated, yet calm rant about my beloved team, the Dallas Cowboys. After their blowout loss to their rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, I felt like I have to vent and get a lot of stuff off my chest. America's Team has been so infuriating to watch every single year. Winning the NFC East titles are nice, but they always end up falling short in the Wild Card round. In case you didn't know, the Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since 1995. So, for almost 30 years, they've been nothing but mediocre, unmotivated, and lack a sense of urgency. It's like this team lack heart. I understand what this team is currently going through, but something has got to change and fast. How many more one and dones and awful seasons are Cowboys fans willing to tolerate?
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Unbalanced
35 Years of Retro Gaming
Retro gaming: it's more than just a hobby. For many of us who love it, it's a way of life and also, it's a part of pop culture. Recently, I watched a news segment on YouTube from a month ago and they were talking about how old school gaming was getting popular again. First of all, it never lost any popularity or waned. Retro gaming was popular back then and it'll continue to be exactly that for the foreseeable future.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Gamers
The End of a Cosplay Era
They say that all good things must come to an end. After 10 years of cosplay awesomeness and two cosplay contest victories, I recently attended my final con ever as a cosplayer. This was BentonvilleCon in Bentonville, Arkansas. It was a one-day fun-filled event with cosplays, pop culture vendors, special guests, a video game tournament, a gaming room, and a cosplay contest. My final cosplay was Baseball Hall of Famer, Reggie Jackson along with a 3-D printed World Series trophy created by my long-time cosplay craftsman. I entered the Four Points Hotel, where the convention was held, with both happiness and sadness, being it would be the final time I stepped foot inside of a venue as a cosplayer. During my time there, I was interviewed by a local news station about what being a cosplayer meant to me and attending my last convention. To end this eventful day, I participated in my final cosplay contest. While I didn't win any awards, I won the hearts of the attendees and everyone else at the event. After that, I left the event and headed home, closing the chapter to a 10-year cosplay journey that has been filled with wonderful memories I'll remember forever.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Geeks
My Thoughts About Tony Hinchcliffe. Content Warning.
With a week left to go until the 2024 Presidential Election, over 45 million people so far has voted early either in person or submitted a mail-in ballot. However, the latest controversy that has caused outrage are comments made by comedian and podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe (seen above). During a recent Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, he called Latinos and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage". Just to note, New York has the largest Puerto Rican population. Numerous Puerto Rican lawmakers denounced his comments, calling them disgusting and disrespectful. Hinchcliffe refused to apologize for his disparaging remarks. JD Vance said of the joke that Americans needed to stop being offended by every little thing. Just because something is a joke, it automatically doesn't make it funny. It's not about Americans being overly sensitive. There are jokes that are funny and there are those that cross the line. There's a difference between a joke and an insult. What Hinchcliffe said was an insult to not only Puerto Ricans, but Latinos. Trump doubled down on Hinchcliffe's comments, as I expected him to. All he does is defend and excuse this kind of nonsense. A spokesperson for his campaign stated that Hinchcliffe's joke didn't represent the values of Trump or his campaign. I disagree with that assessment and dont buy it. His history of making derogatory and offensive remarks about different people has been present for years. It's been on public display even before becoming the president. No matter which side of the political spectrum you stand for, there's no excuse for anyone, especially for a former President to keep perpetuating offensive stereotypes and rhetoric. That kind of language is unacceptable, and people should denounce it. Hinchcliffe's "joke" was not in poor taste and no, it has not been overblown. The comedian said that people don't have a sense of humor. No, it's because times have changed and once again, there are jokes that are funny and there are jokes that cross the line. A lot of jokes made by comedians from way back when would not fly today. You can be funny without purposely insulting different kinds of people in a disrespectful way. I avoid watching comedy specials of certain comedians, due to them perpetuating outdated stereotypes and using ableist slurs towards individuals with disabilities.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in The Swamp
Cosplay Do's and Don'ts: Part 3. Content Warning.
As I prepare to attend my final convention as a cosplayer later on this month, I'm back to share some more cosplay do's and don'ts on here. It's been five years since I posted Part two of these helpful cosplay tips. Yes, I know it's been a long time, but I'm back to assist you. If you would like to read the first two parts of my own cosplay do's and don'ts, the links are down below:
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Geeks
One Win Away!
After rallying to beat the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night to take a 3-1 ALCS lead, the New York Yankees are just one win away from winning the AL Pennant for the first time since 2009. The Yankees have repeated as World Series champions a total of twelve times and out of those twelve, they accomplished the three-peat twice (1936-1938) and (1998-2000). In their over 120 year history, they have more World Series Championships than any other MLB team with 27. Plus, they have 40 AL Pennants and 21 AL East Division titles. 2009 didn't seem like it was that long ago, but to refresh your memory, the Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win their 27th World Series title. Hideki Matsui was named World Series MVP. Fast forward to 2024, during the regular season, one interesting slogan has been the rallying cry amongst Yankees fans and it's the following:
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Unbalanced
