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01-07-2013, 10:36 PM

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kaldaniels

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Re: Why we need computers calling balls and strikes

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

No, because we can use math/science to determine exactly how the ball moves based on gravity, velocity and spin of the baseball, all of which are measured by the system. Deceleration of the ball is accounted for, as is the spin and break of the baseball.

How is spin measured? Just looking to be educated.

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