Vision, Sensory and Motor Testing Could Predict Best Batters in Baseball (VIDEO)

Duke University Medical Center

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Duke Health researchers found players with higher scores on computer-based vision and motor tasks had better on-base percentages, more walks and fewer strikeouts -- collectively referred to as plate discipline -- compared to their peers.

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Shawn Rocco, Duke Health

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