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Don_Dickle@lemmy.world to Ask Science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago

Is it Theoretically possible to get a home run off a bunt? If so how does the mechanics and speed of it work?

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Is it Theoretically possible to get a home run off a bunt? If so how does the mechanics and speed of it work?

Don_Dickle@lemmy.world to Ask Science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago
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    https://www.real-world-physics-problems.com/physics-of-hitting-a-baseball.html

    You’re gonna need a ridiculous throw to get a bounce comparable to a proper hit

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      And a hell of a strong bat

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      According to that site, the closing speed between the two is less than 200 mph, which is impossible for a human to throw, but not impossible for a machine to throw. It’s probably impossible for a human to hold the bat, and a critical detail is the bat is allowed to flex, acting as a spring, sending more energy back into the ball.

      Ultimately, yes, sounds like the physics is reasonable, but the biology side is in doubt.

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