The Science of the Curveball
The Science of the Curveball
The curveball is one of the most deceptive pitches in baseball. What’s your take on the difficulty of mastering it? Which pitcher has the best curveball you’ve ever seen?
Re: The Science of the Curveball
The curveball is one of baseball’s most deceptive pitches, relying on the science of spin and aerodynamics. By imparting topspin to the ball, pitchers cause it to drop sharply as it travels toward the plate. The key to its effectiveness lies in the Magnus effect, where the spinning ball creates a pressure differential in the air, causing the ball to curve.