Influence of Foot and Legwear Color on Lower-Limb Temperature in Baseball Players Under Heat Stress [PDF]
SportsBackground: Elevated global temperatures increase the risk of heat-stroke among athletes exercising in hot conditions. Japanese high school baseball tournaments occur during peak summer, raising concerns regarding heat-related health issues.
Manato Seguchi +6 more
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Comparison of Differences in Functional Movement Screen Score between Middle and High School Baseball Players and College Baseball Players [PDF]
The Asian Journal of Kinesiology, 2023 OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the functional movement screen (FMS) scores of baseball players according to their careers, for the purpose of injury prevention and healthcare programs.
Byung-Gon Kim, Dong Woo Kim, Sunga Kong
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Baseball Fans’ Evaluations of Robot Umpire: The Perspective of Human-Robot Interaction [PDF]
Cheyuk gwahag yeon-gu, 2022 PURPOSE The current study examined how baseball fans evaluate a robot umpire from the perspective of the human-robot interaction. In particular, this study examined whether baseball fans evaluated more positively a robot umpire depending on whether a ...
Min Young Lee +3 more
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How does the All-Star break affect injury rates in professional baseball?
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques, 2022 Background: Injury rates in professional baseball players are increasing. It is unclear if the time of rest from the All-Star break affects injury risk Methods: Every professional baseball game (A-, A+, AA, AAA, and Major League Baseball) played between ...
Peter N. Chalmers, MD +5 more
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Effects of a six-week weighted-implement throwing program on baseball pitching velocity, kinematics, arm stress, and arm range of motion [PDF]
PeerJ, 2018 Background Weighted-baseball training programs are used at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels of baseball. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a six-week training period consisting of weighted implements, manual ...
Joseph A. Marsh +6 more
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Applied Sciences, 2022 To counter a perceived increase in multi-piece fracturing of wood baseball bats, Major League Baseball implemented standards to regulate the quality of wood used in the making of professional-grade baseball bats.
Blake Campshure +2 more
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Surface electromyographic analysis of differential effects in kettlebell carries for the serratus anterior muscles [PDF]
PeerJ, 2018 The purpose of this study was to examine differences in the Electromyography (EMG) amplitude of the serratus anterior between 45° kettlebell carries and 90° kettlebell carries.
Alex Caravan +3 more
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JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques, 2023 Background: Baseball and softball are popular sports with similar rates of injury, especially among pitchers. However, parity between the two sports is lacking, as baseball receives greater research attention than softball.
Gabrielle Gilmer, BChE +6 more
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Magnus-Forces Analysis of Pitched-Baseball Trajectories Using YOLOv3-Tiny Deep Learning Algorithm
Applied Sciences, 2022 This study analyzed the characteristics of pitched baseballs from TV broadcast videos to understand the effects of the Magnus force on a pitched-baseball trajectory using aerodynamic theory.
Bor-Jiunn Wen +3 more
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Major League Baseball Marketing Strategies and Industry Promotion Approaches
Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 The sport of baseball is one of the chief pillars of the American sports industry. Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in the United States.
Meihong Chen, Fuzhi Su, Feng Tai
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