Anatomy of a Home Run (web only)

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When you look at the physical breakdown of a home run, it's hard to believe it can ever happen. In fact some noted physicists have said that, on paper, hitting a home run is impossible. Let's look at what it takes.

Duration: 3:16
Original Air Date: Friday, Jul 6, 2007
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