is a batter able to use the incoming pitch's speed to his advantage?

Subject: is a batter able to use the incoming pitch's speed to his advantage?

Date: Thu Jun 24 21:34:00 1999
Posted by c. gower
Grade level: 10-12 School: franklin high school
City: franklin State/Province: tn Country: usa
Area of science: Physics
ID: 930278040.Ph

Message:


Assuming the batter uses his maximum force swing at every hit 
and ignoring the deformation and restitution of the ball, is the 
batter able to hit a fast ball or a slow ball farther?

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