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This article really does a good job of making this topic accessible to those of us that live outside of the 'land of the free'. The graphics and UX are really n
by Theodores 9y ago
This article really does a good job of making this topic accessible to those of us that live outside of the 'land of the free'. The graphics and UX are really neat.
The research does prove that the ball has changed.
However, the composition of the ball has changed many times over the years with new technology and new rules. It should be possible to look back at when the core changed from rubber to cork (for example) and to see the effects this has had. This bigger narrative could be useful in understanding what has gone on lately.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_(ball) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_(ball)
- KC8ZKF 9y agoExit velocity and launch angle of the ball have only been recorded since 2014. 2015 league-wide. That's why this latest change is causing all this analysis.