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    August 30, 1996

    NCAA Baseball/Softball Bat & Ball Performance Research Program
    A Request for Scientific Information


    It is generally perceived that the performance of bats at the collegiate
    level has improved dramatically in the last 2 to 3 years due to advances in
    bat technology. There is a growing concern that this increased performance
    results in higher batted ball velocities that may elevate the risk of
    injury to defensive players, particularly the pitcher and first and third
    baseplayers. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is
    considering adopting a standard that would limit bat performance. The NCAA
    wishes to adopt a standard that is based upon and reflects all currently
    available scientific information.

    The purpose of this posting is to seek related scientific information and
    to solicit interested investigators.

    Specifically, the following are sought:

    1) Any published reference on bat and ball performance.

    2) Any published reference on human reaction times that can be related to
    a players ability to protect themselves from a batted ball.

    3) Differences in reaction times between men and women.

    4) Any investigator with an established research record in 1), 2), or 3)
    who is willing to serve on an advisory panel.


    Please address inquiries and information by return email or to the address
    appended below.
    Responses prior to September 19, 1996 will receive full review and
    consideration.

    If you are interested in the references or any other information please
    email me directly and I will add you to a mailing list. The amount of
    information is perhaps too diverse to include in a single summary posting.



    ____________________________________
    J.J. Trey Crisco, Ph.D.
    Director Bioengineering Laboratory
    Orthopaedic Research, SWP-3
    Rhode Island Hospital
    Providence, RI 02903

    voice: 401-444-4231
    fax: 401-444-4559
    e-mail: joseph_crisco_iii@brown.edu
    ____________________________________
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