Author : Richard Hantula
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 16,94 MB
Release : 2012-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1608705870
Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the game of baseball. Contains real-world examples and suggestions as to how readers can apply this information to real-world situations.
Author : Gabriel B. Costa
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 15,17 MB
Release : 2009-10-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0786454466
The past 30 years have seen an explosion in the number and variety of baseball books and articles. Following the lead of pioneers Bill James, John Thorn, and Pete Palmer, researchers have steadily challenged the ways we think about player and team performance--and along the way revised what we thought we knew of baseball history. This book by the authors of Understanding Sabermetrics (2008) goes beyond the explanation of new statistics to demonstrate their use in solving some of the more familiar problems of baseball research, such as how to compare players across generations; how to account for the effects of ballparks and rules changes; and how to measure the effectiveness of the sacrifice bunt or the range of the Gold Glove-winning shortstop. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Author : Will Carroll
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 151076898X
In The Science of Baseball, sportswriter and injury expert Will Carroll shows how understanding the science behind the Great American Pastime helps fans appreciate its nuances and that it enhances, not detracts from the greatest game ever invented. Carroll, as well as several experts via interviews, covers topics like what makes the ball break, bounce, and fly; how material science and physics work together to make the bat function; how hitters use physics, geometry, and force to connect; sensors and cameras; injuries; and much more. Baseball aficionados and science geeks alike will better appreciate the game--no matter which teams are playing--after reading this comprehensive book!
Author : David Dreier
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 25,71 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1429640200
"Describes the science behind the sport of baseball, including offense, defense, stadiums, and individual players who have mastered the sport"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Johnny Evers
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,20 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Baseball
ISBN :
Author : William Anthony
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 19,91 MB
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1534535632
Readers learn about the science behind throwing the perfect curveball in this exciting look at baseball. They'll discover how momentum is used by players when throwing a baseball and hitting a baseball with a bat. These examples of science in action, along with many others, are presented alongside helpful diagrams. Informative fact boxes, graphic organizers, and a detailed glossary add extra insight into this high-interest topic. Vibrant, full-color photographs help readers visualize the science of playing baseball and add an exciting element to this guide on basic physics concepts.
Author : Norman D. Graubart
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,70 MB
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1499410638
Baseball is a game of numbers, angles, and physics. Science, technology, engineering, and math come together in the game of baseball—from the design of the stadium to the ways a pitcher throws and a batter swings. As readers discover the science behind this popular sport, colorful photographs show important areas of STEM curricula in action at the ballpark. Informative text, graphic organizers, and sidebars help readers learn that science concepts can be seen all around them, including their next baseball practice or trip to see a Major League Baseball game.
Author : David Louis Dreier
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 21,20 MB
Release : 2015-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1491460830
"Uses graphic novel format to reveal the scientific aspects at play in the sport of baseball"--
Author : Byrd Douglas
Publisher :
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 22,8 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Baseball
ISBN :
Author : Robert K. Adair
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 38,66 MB
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0062407821
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.
