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A Terry Bahill¹, David G Baldwin

¹Systems and Industrial Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0020, USA. terry@sie.arizona.edu

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Baseball pitch movement, including fastballs and curveballs, is explained by right-hand rules governing spin-induced deflection. A new model incorporates the rotation axis orientation to predict deflection magnitude, enhancing pitching strategy.

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Area of Science:

Physics of sports
Aerodynamics
Biomechanics

Background:

Baseball pitch trajectories are influenced by complex aerodynamic forces.
Spin is a critical factor affecting the lateral movement of a baseball.
Existing models may not fully capture the nuances of spin-induced deflection.

Purpose of the Study:

To explain the directional movement of various baseball pitches using right-hand rules.
To develop a new model for quantifying the magnitude of lateral spin-induced deflection.
To explore the application of somatic metaphor models in pitching variability.

Main Methods:

Application of established right-hand rules to predict spin-induced deflection direction.
Development of a novel model considering the orientation of the ball's axis of rotation.
Analysis of how rotational dynamics influence aerodynamic forces on a baseball.

Main Results:

Right-hand rules accurately predict the deflection direction for fastballs, curveballs, sliders, and screwballs.
The new model provides a more precise prediction of lateral deflection magnitude based on rotational orientation.
Somatic metaphor models offer a framework for understanding and potentially increasing pitching repertoire variability.

Conclusions:

Right-hand rules are fundamental to understanding baseball pitch movement.
The novel model enhances the predictive capability of spin-induced deflection in baseball.
Further research into somatic metaphors could unlock new dimensions in pitching performance.