The Science of Baseball
The Math, Technology, and Data Behind the Great American Pastime
Published on 15. March 2022
224 pages
978-1-5107-6898-7 (ISBN)
Description
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!
Baseball aficionados and science geeks alike will better appreciate the game--no matter which teams are playing--after reading this comprehensive book!
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Will Carroll writes about sports science, sports medicine, and sports. His "Under The Knife" column was called "essential reading" by Hall of Famer Peter Gammons. Author of two award-winning books (Saving The Pitcher and The Juice), Carroll currently writes about injuries for his own newsletter and consults with several professional teams and players on sports science. His work has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Baseball Prospectus, and the New York Times. He lives in Indianapolis and is @injuryexpert on most platforms.
Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword by Peter Gammons
- Dedication
- Introduction
- 1. The Ball
- 2. The Bat
- 3. Hitting
- 4. Pitching
- 5. The Field
- 6. Fielding
- 7. Baserunning
- 8. Training and Development
- 9. Scouts, Umps, and the Old School
- 10. The Mind and Body
- 11. Injuries
- 12. The Cheats
- 13. Analytics
- 14. The Future
- About the Author and Acknowledgments
