How A Spartan Revolutionized Baseball

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Danny Litwhiler, former MSU baseball coach, created over 100 inventions, including the pitch speed radar gun, highlighting Spartan innovation beyond labs.
Litwhiler had an 11-year MLB playing career and coached for 28 years at Florida State and MSU, leading to Big Ten championships and NCAA appearances.
His innovations started as a player, such as modifying his glove for better catches, and later included tools like the Unbreakable Mirror and Diamond Dust.
The pitch speed radar gun, developed from police equipment, revolutionized baseball by providing key data for player evaluation and training.
Litwhiler's legacy includes growing baseball internationally through roles like U.S. Baseball Federation president, with his inventions still used today.
MSU alumnus Lyman Briggs settled the curveball debate, confirming it curves, adding to the university's history of baseball-related innovations.

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