StarTalk Podcast: Baseball Science with Bill Nye

“It’s hard not to be romantic about baseball,” says Billy Bean in Moneyball. On the other hand, it’s easy to be scientific! On this episode of StarTalk Sports Edition, Neil deGrasse Tyson is exploring the physics of baseball with his old friend Bill Nye the Science Guy, co-host Gary O’Reilly, and DJ Price, assistant baseball coach at Barry University. We investigate the differences between using an aluminum bat and a wooden bat and Neil tells us why pitching is all about confusing a batter’s Newtonian expectations. Lastly, you’ll discover how much the air itself can impact the game, and why humid air is better for baseball. All that, plus, you’ll learn why baseball players are the smartest physicists that don’t know it. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About the prints that flank Neil in this video: “Black Swan” & “White Swan” limited edition serigraph prints by Coast Salish artist Jane Kwatleematt Marston. For more information about this artist and her work, visit inuit.com. About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson