Why would a baseball team hire a physicist?

Answer 1

Baseball is a very complicated sport. A lot goes on that people don't realize. Hear is a good website that describes how it comes into play.

http://www.stevetheump.com/HR_physics.htm

Answer 2

Baseball does not "NEED" physics

Baseball IS physics

The study of baseball is the study of physics.

Answer 3

to work on the mechanics of a pitcher’s throw