Baseball's Black Hole - Terminal Velocity

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Experts have time and time again proposed that the myth of a rising fastball has been perpetuated by real physics. By that I mean that what appears to some to be a rise in the pitch is actually a decline in it's trajectory that's less than the observer had anticipated. Tie that into proper tracking of pitches by the proper use of the eyes, and it does become of value to this forum.



Tim.

No, experts proposed that that myth was perpetuated by the optical illusion you discussed, not real phyiscs.

The true facts have beed discussed ad nauseum and and continued interest is found primarily in those who enjoy whipping deceased equines.