This Question is Possibly Answered

1 "correct" answer available (10 pts) 2 "helpful" answers available (7 pts)
5 Replies Last post: Apr 22, 2008 7:53 AM by Andre_sp  
Click to view JBan's profile Pro 90 posts since
Oct 29, 2007
Reply

Apr 17, 2008 11:33 AM

Baseball vs. Softball...Check Out This Video!

Before you watch this video think about which sport is harder as a batter and pitcher. Got your answer? Now watch this video with Jennie Finch, Bryan Byrne and John Brenkus!

Myth Busters by FSN Sports Science:



What do you think? Did the video make you change your mind at all?

Reply
Click to view Trish18's profile Active.com Staff 397 posts since
Jun 5, 2007
1. Apr 17, 2008 1:03 PM in response to: JBan
Re: Baseball vs. Softball...Check Out This Video!
I love this show!! This was my favorite episode by far :) Jennie just shatters the equipment!
Click to view Active Sara's profile Active.com Staff 988 posts since
Oct 2, 2007
2. Apr 17, 2008 2:36 PM in response to: Trish18
Re: Baseball vs. Softball...Check Out This Video!
That was crazy! Impressive. Jennie showed him. I haven't seen the show before, but I would love to watch it if it is anything like the episode I just saw.

I wish they had brought a female on to see if she could hit a baseball. I'd be curious to see that also. Hum, who would have the best chance of hitting the baseball for the women?
Click to view SportsGrl21's profile Amateur 21 posts since
Apr 15, 2008
3. Apr 17, 2008 4:09 PM in response to: Active Sara
Re: Baseball vs. Softball...Check Out This Video!
Awesome! Yeah I knew people would come around and see that softball is a harder sport than baseball.
Click to view RedLinetoMax's profile Rookie 6 posts since
Apr 17, 2008
4. Apr 17, 2008 10:56 PM in response to: JBan
Re: Baseball vs. Softball...Check Out This Video!
I don't know if the comparison was quite fair. Jennie Finch is one of the best women's fastpitch pitchers in the world. The college pitcher and hitter in the video aren't anywhere near that level in the realm of baseball.

I saw this being discussed elsewhere and someone stated:

"The baseball pitcher threw 95. That's 5mph off max speed of a baseball fastball. Why didn't they get someone from the majors throwing 100 and one of the best men's fastpitch pitchers? It's an example of how you can get the desired result you wish if you use flawed samples."

And thought that it's something that should be considered.
Click to view Andre_sp's profile Community Moderator 74 posts since
Aug 29, 2007
5. Apr 22, 2008 7:53 AM in response to: RedLinetoMax
Re: Baseball vs. Softball...Check Out This Video!
either way that video is pretty cool, she broke the glass man!