Anthropometric and Performance Comparisons in Professional Baseball Players

Hoffman, Jay R.; Vázquez, José Antonio Aldrey; Pichardo, Napoleon; Tenenbaum, Gershon

doi:10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181bcd5fe

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“…The present investigation has contrasting findings to other studies investigating lower-body power output and on field performance in baseball athletes. 11 While the correlation coefficients investigations are similar (low to moderate), the present study did not reach statistical significance, unlike the previous investigations. This can be a result of the difference in the variables used as those of previous studies involved offensive statistics (home runs, runs batted in, batting average, etc) over the course of the season, whereas this investigation looked at pitching velocity using a cross-sectional design.…”

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“…9 The vertical jump, as well as throwing velocities and body composition have been suggested as a method in measuring fatigue over the course of a season. 10 Furthermore, lower body power assessed through the vertical jump has been shown to have a positive relationship on offense 11 and fielding 12 performance over the course of a season in professional baseball players. Based on the body of research, there is an expectation that lower body power and force production is significantly associated with pitching velocity in professional pitchers.…”

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The relationship between measures of lower body power and pitching velocity in professional baseball pitchers

Donahue¹,

Beiser²,

Wilson³

et al. 2018

Journal of Trainology

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Objectives:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between lower-body power output and pitching velocity in professional baseball pitchers. Design and Methods:A cross-sectional design was used to assess twenty-seven minor league baseball pitchers were for lower body power output using two methods. Countermovement vertical jump (CMVJ) and a 30 second sprint cycling test (Cycle) were used to calculate peak and mean power, as well as normalized peak and mean power respectively. Additionally, peak velocity, and mean velocity was assessed during the CMVJ with the use of a linear position transducer attached to a wooden dowel. Pitching velocity was measured as the greatest fastball pitch velocity for each subject recorded during a minor league spring training game. Mean velocity was that of all fastballs thrown. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients were used to analyze the relationship between all variables with alpha levels set at p < 0.05. Results:Mean power during Cycle showed a significant positive relationship to both peak and mean throwing velocities (r = 0.441 and 0.428, respectively). Conclusions:Sprint cycling performance and more specifically the mean output over the duration of the sprint has a significant linear relationship with both peak and mean throwing velocity in professional baseball pitchers.(Journal of Trainology 2018;7:24-27)

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The relationship between measures of lower body power and pitching velocity in professional baseball pitchers

Donahue¹,

Beiser²,

Wilson³

et al. 2018

Journal of Trainology

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“…17 Jump height was used as a relative measure of power and measured consistently across all subjects. 11,12,14,15 …”

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Youth Baseball Pitching Stride Length: Normal Values and Correlation With Field Testing

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Background:Pitching biomechanical analysis has been recommended as an important component of performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Normal values for youth pitching stride length have not been established, leading to application of normative values found among professional pitchers to youth pitchers.Hypotheses:The average youth pitching stride length will be significantly less than that of college and professional pitchers. There will be a positive correlation between stride length, lower extremity power, balance, and pitching experience.Study Design:Prospective cohort study.Level of Evidence:Level 3.Methods:Ninety-two youth baseball pitchers (aged 9-14 years) met the inclusion/exclusion criteria and completed the study. Stride length was recorded using a Dartfish video system over 3 maximal effort pitches. Both intra- and interrater reliability was calculated for the assessment of stride length. Double-leg vertical jump, single-leg stance time, leg length, weight, age, and pitching experience were also recorded.Results:Mean (SD) stride length was 66.0% (7.1%) of height. Stride length was correlated (P < 0.01) with vertical jump (0.38), pitching experience (0.36), and single-leg balance (0.28), with excellent intra- and interrater reliability (0.985 or higher). No significant correlations between stride length and body weight, leg length, or age existed.Conclusions:There was a significant difference between youth pitching stride length and the current published norms for older and more elite throwers. There was a positive correlation between stride length and lower extremity power, pitching experience, and single-leg balance.Clinical Relevance:Two-dimensional analysis of stride length allows for the assessment of pitching biomechanics in a practical manner. These values can be used for return to pitching parameters after an injury and designing injury prevention and performance programs.

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“…Dominant and non-dominant HGS differences observed in tennis athletes might be caused by asymmetrical trainings in tennis [8]. In studies to find out the correlation between HGS and performance, it was reported that HGS and performance of the athletes are positively related [14,15].…”

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The study of the correlations between handgrip strength and some anthropometric characteristics of upper extremity of elite and sub-elite Olympic style weightlifting athletes

Erdağı¹

2020

PES

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Background and Study Aim: Handgrip strength is widely used as a functionality parameter of the upper extremity and general health. The measurement of handgrip strength by dynamometry is a low cost, noninvasive method of simple applicability. The study aims to find out handgrip strength and its correlation with some anthropometric characteristics of the upper extremity and weightlifting performance of elite (international medalists) and sub-elite (national medalists) Olympic style weightlifting athletes. Material and Methods: We obtained anthropometric measurements of upper extremity of elite athletes (n=25 male, n= 20 female) and sub-elite athletes (n=25 male, n=29 female) in the study. Dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength measurements of the groups were obtained by a Jamar dynamometer, according to the recommendations of the American Association of Hand Therapists. Results:No statistically significant difference was observed in non-dominant handgrip strength of male elite and sub-elite weightlifting athletes. Similarly, no significant difference was observed in between some anthropometric characteristics of upper extremity and dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength of female elite and sub-elite weightlifting athletes. We didn’t find any asymmetry between dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength of study groups. We found a significant correlation between dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength of male and female elite athletes and their height, body weight, BMI and weightlifting performance. Conclusions: Consequently, we might explain that adding special exercises into the general trainings of athletes to develop handgrip strength might contribute to the weightlifting performance of the athletes.

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Anthropometric and Performance Comparisons in Professional Baseball Players

Cited by 61 publications

References 7 publications

The relationship between measures of lower body power and pitching velocity in professional baseball pitchers

The relationship between measures of lower body power and pitching velocity in professional baseball pitchers

Youth Baseball Pitching Stride Length: Normal Values and Correlation With Field Testing

The study of the correlations between handgrip strength and some anthropometric characteristics of upper extremity of elite and sub-elite Olympic style weightlifting athletes

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