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WestMichRad

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3. Changing the physics of the game??

Reply to 4th (Original post)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 10:56 AM

Jul 25

Baloney! Clickbait title.

It’s long been known that batted baseballs can fly further in warmer air, because it is less dense. What is different is that the frequency of games played in very hot conditions is increasing, hence the observable overall increase in the number of home runs.
The physics is the same as it always has been.

The negative effects of the heat on players, umpires and fans is very real and must be managed carefully.

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Extreme heat can pose a danger to baseball players and fans. It's also changing the physics of the game. [View all] 4th Jul 25 OP

This miserable climate warming affects so many aspects of human life Diamond_Dog Jul 25 #1

The Central US is vulnerable to lethal wet bulb temperatures. markodochartaigh Jul 25 #2

Changing the physics of the game?? WestMichRad Jul 25 #3

Global warming means more home runs? 4th Jul 25 #4