The Physics of Baseball Third Edition, Revised, Updated, and Expanded
The Physics of Baseball Third Edition, Revised, Updated, and Expanded by Robert K. Adair is published by Harper Collins and was released on May 7, 2002. This edition presents a blend of scientific fact and sports trivia, exploring the mechanics of baseball and the physics behind player movements. It addresses questions such as the speed of a batted ball, the impact of stitch patterns on wind resistance, and the dynamics of a curveball, offering readers surprising and illuminating insights.
In this revised edition, Adair incorporates recent developments in sports science, including the neurophysiology of batting and the characteristics of bat vibration and the “sweet spot.” The book also examines the effects of faster pitchers, longer hitters, and enclosed stadiums on the game. With anecdotes about famous players and notable incidents, this work provides fans with a deeper understanding of baseball through the lens of applied sciences, making it a unique resource for those interested in the intersection of science and sports.
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Blending scientific fact and sports trivia, Robert Adair examines what a baseball or player in motion does-and why. How fast can a batted ball go? What effect do stitch patterns have on wind resistance? How far does a curve ball break? Who reaches first base faster after a bunt, a right- or left-handed batter? The answers are often surprising — and always illuminating.
This newly revised third edition considers recent developments in the science of sport such as the neurophysiology of batting, bat vibration, and the character of the “sweet spot.” Faster pitchers, longer hitters, and enclosed stadiums also get a good, hard scientific look to determine their effects on the game.
Filled with anecdotes about famous players and incidents, The Physics of Baseball provides fans with fascinating insights into America’s favorite pastime.
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