Discover Magazine put together a fascinating compilation of science-backed baseball facts. (You can check the gallery out here.) Here’s a preview:
- Timing your team’s sleep patterns could make a big difference. (Evidently, the Yankees should sign night owls and the Cubs should stick to early risers.)
- Lefties may have a scientifically proven leg up in the game.
- Turns out you can’t actually “keep your eye on the ball.”