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In brief
Performance characteristics of professional athletes are of interest to those involved in sports. Major league baseball players were tested for muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and body composition. Comparisons were made among positions and with other professional athletes. Results indicated that differences in strength and body composition existed among positions. Cardiovascular endurance of baseball players was comparable to that reported for other professional athletes. These data may be useful as a point of reference for coaching, testing, training, and selecting athletes.
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A. Eugene Coleman
Dr. Coleman is professor and chairman of the program in health, leisure, and sports at the University of Houston at Clear Lake City, and he is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. He is the former director of physical condition for the Houston Astros baseball team and physical fitness consultant for the Texas Rangers baseball team.