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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Anthropometry
  • Baseball Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Anthropometric characteristics are crucial for elite athlete talent selection.
  • Limited research exists on the specific morphological profiles of elite baseball players.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the anthropometric profile of national elite baseball players.
  • To compare these profiles globally and by specific playing positions.

Main Methods:

  • Anthropometric assessment of 217 male baseball players from Spain's División de Honor.
  • Classification based on playing position.
  • Calculation of somatotype, body composition, Body Mass Index (BMI), and sum of six skinfolds.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in height, weight, most skinfolds, or Body Mass Index (BMI) across positions.
  • Significant differences found in thigh skinfold, arm/leg circumferences, and humerus/femur epicondylar diameters.
  • Somatotype predominantly meso-endomorph or endomorph-mesomorph, with high endomorphy and mesomorphy values.

Conclusions:

  • Elite baseball players display remarkable anthropometric homogeneity regardless of position.
  • Minor variations exist in specific measurements like circumferences and diameters.
  • The findings contribute to understanding the physical demands and player archetypes in elite baseball.