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Originally Posted by SRW
Assume a 60mph pitch at 40'...
Time=Distance/Speed ==>
(40')/(60mph) ==>
(40/60)*(1mile/5280')*(3600sec/1hr)
= 0.455 seconds
There, now you're sure of the math.  |
Skewed information. What pitcher actually releases the ball from directly above the pitcher's plate? More like 35'-36', so the time is actually shorter than believed.
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