Live Duel Sim

MLB Leadoff HR Duel: Trajectory & Exit Velocity Simulator

Shohei Ohtani (110.2 MPH) vs Pete Crow-Armstrong First-Pitch Response
Shohei Ohtani (110.2 MPH Lead Off)
Pete Crow-Armstrong (First-Pitch Response)
Drag Drag-Coff / Wind to tweak trajectory physics live
Shohei Ohtani 98.5 MPH Fastball
Exit Vel
110.2 MPH
Distance
438 FT
Apex
82 FT
Hang Time
5.10 S
Pete Crow-Armstrong 95.0 MPH 1st Pitch
Exit Vel
104.5 MPH
Distance
412 FT
Apex
89 FT
Hang Time
5.30 S
Ohtani Flight Parameters Leadoff HR
110.2 MPH
26°
PCA Flight Parameters First-Pitch Response
104.5 MPH
28°
Atmospheric Environment Aerodynamics
0.30
8 FT @ 380 FT

The Leadoff HR Duel Context

Shohei Ohtani kicked off the game with a monstrous 110.2 MPH leadoff home run. Immediately answering in the bottom frame, Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) pounced on a first-pitch fastball to hit a matching leadoff home run.

  • Ohtani EV: 110.2 MPH launch (98.5 MPH pitch input).
  • PCA Response: 104.5 MPH first-pitch swing (95.0 MPH pitch input).
  • Rarity: Dual game-opening leadoff dingers occur in under 0.2% of MLB games.

Ballistic Physics Model

This simulator uses 2D numerical integration including quadratic drag resistance ($F_d = \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 C_d A$) to compute realistic trajectory arcs, apex height, hang time, and wall clearance against outfield barriers.

  • Gravity (g): Standard 32.174 ft/s².
  • Magnus Effect: Lift vector adjusted via launch angle backspin heuristics.
  • Wall Clearance: Height computed precisely at 380 ft outfield fence.

Canonical Ballistic Comparison Artifact

Calculated State
Batter / Launch Event Exit Speed Launch Angle Calculated Apex Total Distance Wall Clearance (380') Hang Time
Shohei Ohtani (Leadoff) 110.2 MPH 26° 82 FT 438 FT 28.4 FT 5.10 S
Pete Crow-Armstrong (1st Pitch) 104.5 MPH 28° 89 FT 412 FT 18.2 FT 5.30 S
Artifact hydrated from live interactive aerodynamics model.
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