Hey there, baseball fanatics! Get ready for a wild ride with Destin from “Smarter Every Day.” He’s back with a thrilling experiment that pushes the boundaries of what baseballs—and baseball gloves—can handle.

Remember that supersonic baseball cannon he built? The one that launches baseballs faster than the speed of sound? Well, this time, he’s aiming to find out if anything can stop these high-speed projectiles.

Grab your popcorn and hold onto your seats, because things are about to get crazy!

Alright, let’s dive into the madness. Destin and his crew, Jeremy, David, and Trent, start by revisiting the supersonic baseball cannon. If you missed the first video, here’s a quick recap: They built a cannon that can shoot a baseball at Mach 1.35. Yes, you read that right—faster than the speed of sound! They even captured this on high-speed cameras to prove it.

But this time, they’re not just shooting baseballs into thin air. They’ve lined up a series of targets to see just how much destruction a supersonic baseball can cause.

The first victim? Bob, the boxing dummy. Spoiler alert: Bob didn’t fare well. The baseball tore through him like he was made of butter.

Seriously, the ball went in one side and out the other, leaving poor Bob leaking and lifeless on the floor. If a human body can’t withstand the impact, what about a baseball glove?

Destin then moves on to gloves. He starts with a thick catcher’s mitt. The big question: Can it stop a supersonic baseball? Short answer: Nope. The baseball punched right through, barely slowing down.

But here’s the kicker—this experiment didn’t just test one type of glove. Destin lined up multiple gloves, different weaves and styles, to see which one could withstand the supersonic force. Basket weave, H weave, you name it.

The results? Absolutely mind-blowing. The baseball tore through glove after glove, barely losing speed. When they stacked nine gloves together, the baseball still blasted through like it was no big deal.

At one point, the impact was so intense it even caused the leather to catch fire! Yes, you read that right—fire from a baseball impact. It’s like watching a sci-fi movie.

Destin’s experiment shows just how much kinetic energy a supersonic baseball carries. If a stack of gloves can’t stop it, catching such a ball would be impossible for any player. It’s a fun, eye-opening reminder of the sheer power behind these projectiles and why safety in sports is so crucial.

So, what’s next for Destin and his supersonic cannon? Who knows! But one thing’s for sure—we’re always in for a treat with “Smarter Every Day.” Until then, keep dreaming big, stay curious, and remember to appreciate the marvels of science in our everyday lives.

Catch you next time on the field!