With the World Series in full swing (no pun intended), I couldn’t help but notice how baseball players run “slightly different” than Track and Field sprinters. I’ve often argued that in a 40 yard dash test, technical changes are required just to cover the distance in 36.8 meters. The starting … [Read more...] about Differences in Maximal Speed Running between Baseball Players and Sprinters
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Fastest Baseball “Inside Park Home Run” World Record
What's the fastest time for an "Inside the Park Home Run" in Baseball? I am referring to the time "around the bases" from home plate, touching all 3 bases, and crossing home plate again? First, we have to calculate the actual distance. 90 feet between bases, makes 360 feet or 120 yards of … [Read more...] about Fastest Baseball “Inside Park Home Run” World Record
Baseball 60 Yard Dash – What’s a Good Time?
60 yards is 54.864 meters, which is almost equivalent to the rarely held indoor 55 meter dash. The 60 meter dash is the indoor standard today. Please don't forget the crash mats! Why a 60 yard test for baseball? Everyone knows it's 90 feet between bases or 30 yards, so in theory, second base is … [Read more...] about Baseball 60 Yard Dash – What’s a Good Time?
