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Author |
: Gabriel B. Costa |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 241 |
Release |
: 2009-10-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780786454464 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0786454466 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Practicing Sabermetrics by : Gabriel B. Costa
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 |
Total Pages |
: 201 |
Release |
: 2022-03-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781510768987 |
ISBN-13 |
: 151076898X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Science of Baseball by : Will Carroll
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 |
: James Bow |
Publisher |
: Sports Science (Crabtree) |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2008-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0778745341 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780778745341 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Baseball Science by : James Bow
Baseball is a sport of tremendous efforts. Players react in an instant; pitchers put their entire bodies into their throws, and batters hit balls that fly past them at 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). This volume looks at the roles of science and technology in this action-packed sport. Find out how the Magnus effect helps pitchers throw a curveball, learn about the training techniques and nutritional requirements of the professional players, and much more.
Author |
: David Dreier |
Publisher |
: Capstone |
Total Pages |
: 50 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781429640206 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1429640200 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Baseball by : David Dreier
"Describes the science behind the sport of baseball, including offense, defense, stadiums, and individual players who have mastered the sport"--Provided by publisher.
Author |
: Gabriel B. Costa |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 221 |
Release |
: 2019-06-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781476667669 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1476667667 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Sabermetrics by : Gabriel B. Costa
Interest in Sabermetrics has increased dramatically in recent years as the need to better compare baseball players has intensified among managers, agents and fans, and even other players. The authors explain how traditional measures--such as Earned Run Average, Slugging Percentage, and Fielding Percentage--along with new statistics--Wins Above Average, Fielding Independent Pitching, Wins Above Replacement, the Equivalence Coefficient and others--define the value of players. Actual player statistics are used in developing models, while examples and exercises are provided in each chapter. This book serves as a guide for both beginners and those who wish to be successful in fantasy leagues.
Author |
: A. Terry Bahill |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 333 |
Release |
: 2018-12-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030030322 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030030326 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Science of Baseball by : A. Terry Bahill
This augmented, new edition adds discussion of the bat’s vertical sweetness gradient, eye-hand cross-dominance, models for the swing of a bat, and accuracy of simulations. The book retains its description of dynamic collisions between baseballs, softballs, and bats, and the intricate modeling of these interactions, using only basic math and physical principles. Veteran baseball science author Terry Bahill explains models for the speed and spin of balls and bats and calculations for bat-ball collisions at a level accessible to most students of the science of baseball. Demystifying the most important factors for understanding bat performance—bat weight, moment of inertia, the coefficient of restitution, and characteristics of humans swinging the bats—Dr. Bahill also explains physical aspects of the optimal bat and the sweet spot. Praise for the First Edition “Dr. Bahill’s book is the perfect tool for teaching how to solve some of baseball’s basic science problems. Using only simple Newtonian principles and the conservation laws, Dr. Bahill explains how to model bat-ball collisions. Also, he derives equations governing the flight of the ball, and proceeds to show what factors affect air density and how this density affects the ball’s flight. And as a unique addition to his fine book, he provides advice for selecting the optimal bat—a surprising bonus!” Dave Baldwin, PhD Major League pitcher, 1966-1973, lifetime Major League ERA, 3.08 “If I were the General Manger of a baseball team, I would tell my people to write a ten-page paper describing what this book contains that could improve our performance. I think the book provides the foundation for change.” Bruce Gissing Executive VP-Operations (retired) Boeing Commercial Airplanes “[I] had a chance to read your research, and I fully agree with your findings.” Baseball Legend Ted Williams, in a 1984 letter to the author
Author |
: Joshua M. Dines |
Publisher |
: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages |
: 537 |
Release |
: 2012-09-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781451153828 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1451153821 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sports Medicine of Baseball by : Joshua M. Dines
Sports Medicine of Baseball includes all-encompassing coverage of the evaluation and treatment of common problems encountered in baseball players at all levels of competition. A large portion of the book focuses on shoulder and elbow problems, given the high number of shoulder and elbow injuries that affect baseball players. The text will also cover lower extremity injuries, spine conditions, and common medical problems that may be encountered. Of special interest to athletic trainers, topics such as different training regimens for in-season versus off-season workouts and tailoring throwing programs for relievers and starters is given particular attention.
Author |
: Robert K. Adair |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins |
Total Pages |
: 199 |
Release |
: 2015-01-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780062407825 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0062407821 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Physics of Baseball by : Robert K. Adair
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.
Author |
: Johnny Evers |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 352 |
Release |
: 1910 |
ISBN-10 |
: NYPL:33433044104945 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis Touching Second by : Johnny Evers
Author |
: Lizabeth Hardman |
Publisher |
: Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Total Pages |
: 106 |
Release |
: 2010-09-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781420505849 |
ISBN-13 |
: 142050584X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Baseball by : Lizabeth Hardman
Author Lizabeth Hardman provides the scientific principles behind one of America's favorite sports, baseball. She covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries.