“Acoustics and Vibration of Baseball and Softball Bats,” Acoustics Today, 13(4), 35-42. https://acousticstoday.org/acoustics-vibration-baseball-softball-bats-daniel-russell-2/

Author: Daniel A. Russell

Published: Winter 2017

In this episode, we speak with Daniel Russel of the Graduate Program in Acoustics at The Pennsylvania State University, about his article, “Acoustics and Vibration of Baseball and Softball Bats,” which appeared in the Winter 2017 issue of Acoustics Today. In this interview, we discuss all the ways acoustics and vibration affect a bat’s performance, including how the bat’s sound relates to its performance, the physical properties that create the “sweet spot” of a bat, and the role vibration plays in cheating attempts.  

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“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” played on baseball bat piano, courtesy of Daniel A. Russell. See the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4KTGj-2trQ&t=1s.