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The Unsung Heroes Behind Baseball Tech | Spokane News
Behind the scenes of every baseball review, a team from Washington State University quietly ensures the tech behind automated ball-strike calls is flawless—traveling nationwide with high-speed cameras and precision software, battling stadium chaos and logistical hurdles to keep the system accurate. Their work also cracked the mystery behind the 2015 home run surge, revealing how tiny seam changes alter ball flight, and now they’re measuring everything from boxing gloves to shuttlecock drag, proving sports science is reshaping how games are played and athletes train. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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