Posted by: The Hitting Guru (hitman3527@aol.com) on Thu May 11 18:33:38 2006

> In calculating the amount of energy a player generates while swinging a bat, is the formula: Mass (weight of the bat)x velocity (bat speed) = power ???
> I would be interested in hearing opinions on this as well as facts.
> Thanks


I am just speculating, but the equation would probably be something like. Mass x velocity x launch angle. Weather conditions as well as backspin on the baseball would effect the distance as well. Perhaps Robert Adair's book "The Physics of Baseball" could give a more in depth understanding. We should also assume that contact is made in front of the plate which would allow for greater extension and distance.