The Physics of Baseball
Robert Adair investigates what a baseball or player in motion does—and why—using a mix of scientific truth and sports knowledge. How quickly can a hit ball travel? How do stitch patterns influence wind resistance? What is the maximum distance a curve ball can travel? A right-handed batter or a left-handed batter gets first base faster after a bunt? The results are frequently startling — and always instructive.
This freshly revised third edition takes into account current advances in sports science, such as batting neurophysiology, bat vibration, and the nature of the "sweet spot." Faster pitchers, longer batters, and enclosed stadiums are all given a thorough scientific examination to see how they affect the game.
The Physics of Baseball is a fascinating look at America's favorite game, filled with tales about notable players and occurrences.
