2006-08-27 04:24:15 · 5 answers · asked by HoneyBearCub 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
There are several variables, velocity of the pitch, air temperature, humidity, altitude, and wind..
at sea level, 70 degree day, a 90MPH pitch and no wind. Right at the limit of what is possible is 450 feet which would mean the ball left the bat at 120MPH...If on the other hand you are at Coors field in Colorado on a 100 degree day with a pitcher throwing 100MPH and the wind blowing out at 20MPH, 550ft would be within the realm of possibility..
If you're really interested read this book "The Physics Of Baseball" by Dr. Robert K. Adair he devotes a chapter to just that subject, with an explanation of each variable and the effect of each..
2006-08-27 04:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by jack 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The answer can be answered by going to the following website.
www.themick.com/10homers
Mickey Mantle tape measure home runs. The longest in history. There is no theory to it. It's fact!!!!!
2006-08-27 04:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by The Mick "7" 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about 710 Feet but i don't know an exact number.
2006-08-27 04:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kristina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without steroids, probably 600 feet
2006-08-27 09:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he on steroids or is he a "normal" person?
2006-08-27 04:29:48 · answer #5 · answered by robert43041 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋