Science Fair Proposal: Exit Velocity In Baseball

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Cameron Taylor
Mrs. Collinsworth
PAP Physics
17 October 2017

Science Fair Proposal

Cameron Taylor

Everman Joe C. Bean High School

Abstract

Exit velocity in baseball was introduced in 2015 and has become one of baseballs best tools to test power. It tells how much the player squared up the ball and how hard he hit it. In this project, I will be researching on if higher exit velocities come off of fastballs more than breaking balls.

Background Exit velocity was introduced in 2015 to all 30 mlb stadiums and has been a gift ever since. It has helped teams in finding their struggles on the field, and showing them where to improve. Exit velocity is the velocity of the ball off the bat at impact. Although many people believe