MLB Stat Lab

Jaw-Dropping Outfield Throw Physics

Based on @MLB Top 10 Throws

Select Iconic Throw Preset

Choose a historic laser assist or customize parameters below

Scale: 1ft = 2.4px | Turf Drag: Cd=0.31
OUT (0.13s)
Flight Time
3.72 s
Apex Height
18.4 ft
Arrival Speed
81.2 mph
Turf Bounce
Fly (0 Bounces)

Throw Lab Parameters Real-Time Trajectory

Target Distance: 315 ft
Release Speed: 98.5 mph
Release Angle: 8.2°
Backspin (Magnus Lift): 2100 rpm
Release Elevation: 6.2 ft
Runner Sprint Time to Plate: 3.85 s

Plate Arrival Race Breakdown

Ball Flight Time 3.72 s
Runner Sprint Target 3.85 s
OUT by 0.13 seconds! The low-trajectory laser release minimizes total aerodynamic time, beating the runner to the plate.
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