⚾ MLB Home Run Velocity & Trajectory Radar Ballistics Lab

Statcast-grade Aerodynamic Flight Arc & High-Speed Piston Cup Comparison Model

@MLB: "Watching these homers thinking about if Lightning can bring home the Piston Cup 🏆"
Flight Vector Controls Real-time Euler Physics
Exit Velocity 108.5 MPH
70 MPH100 (MLB Avg)125 MPH
Launch Angle 28°
5° (Grounder/Liner)25-30° (Sweet Spot)55° (Sky Ball)
Magnus Backspin 2250 RPM
Outfield Wind Vector 0 MPH
-15 (In)0 (Dead Calm)+15 (Blowing Out)
Dynamic Ballistic Flight Radar Drag pointer on canvas to scrub vector
RADAR: STATCAST TRACKING
STATUS: HOME RUN
TRAJECTORY MODEL: QUADRATIC AIR RESISTANCE + MAGNUS LIFT
Projected Distance
422.4 FT
Landing carry point
Trajectory Apex
96.8 FT
Maximum flight height
Hang Time
5.1 SEC
Airborne duration
Parks Cleared
26 / 30
HOME RUN
Trajectory note: Uses a 5.125 oz MLB regulation baseball aerodynamic drag profile ($C_d \approx 0.31$) with spin lift coefficient ($C_L \approx 0.16$). Outfield fence models calculate clearance at the specific 395-410 ft deep-center/power-alley threshold.
Speed Benchmarks & Parks Piston Cup Calibration
🏁 Velocity Ladder vs Racing Benchmarks
🏆 Lightning McQueen (Top Speed) 200.0 MPH
🏎️ Piston Cup Track Average Pace 180.0 MPH
💥 Oneil Cruz MLB Record Statcast Hit 122.4 MPH
⚾ Current Blast Exit Velocity 108.5 MPH
🛡️ Highway Speed Limit Benchmark 70.0 MPH
🏟️ MLB Ballpark Fence Clearance 26 / 30 Cleared
Ballpark (Team) Center Wall Outcome
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