Who has the fastest pitch ever recorded?

Ben Joyce's 105.5 MPH Fastball. 105.5 mph. That is the fastest recorded pitch in the history of college baseball.

What is the fastest pitch ever thrown?

The University of Tennessee pitcher uncorked a pitch at 105.5 mph, breaking the college baseball record for fastest-ever recorded pitch.

How fast was Nolan Ryan's fastball?

According to the baseball documentary “Fastball”, Nolan Ryan? s final fastball, which he threw at age 46, was clocked at 98 MPH. Yep, you read that right.

Has there been a 100 mph pitch?

Earlier this season, the Reds' Hunter Greene broke an MLB record for 100+ mile-per-hour pitches in a game with 39 (!). Thanks to his rocket arm, he lived up to every bit of the hype.

What was Randy Johnson's fastest pitch?

Randy Johnson was known for throwing a fastball that could reach over 100 mph. It's not every day you see a dove explode in front of home plate, and this was all caught on camera.

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How fast was Ty Cobb?

He had good but not great speed--it was once written that he was timed in 10.2 seconds for 100 yards--but he made stealing a science. Charles Comiskey was referring to Cobb's baserunning when he once said: “Cobb plays baseball with every part of his anatomy--his head, his arms, his legs, his feet.”

How fast did Sandy Koufax throw?

I find it hard to believe that Koufax in his prime (1962-66) only threw 93 mph. He consistently led the league in strikeouts (a then record 382 in 1965), He did have a devastating curve but I think he also threw at least as fast as anyone else in the 1960's.

How fast was Bob Gibson fastball?

Bob Gibson's average fastball velocity was 91.9 mph!

How fast was Walter Johnson's fastball?

In 1917, a Bridgeport, Connecticut, munitions laboratory recorded Johnson's fastball at 134 feet per second, which is equal to 91 miles per hour (146 km/h), a velocity that may have been unmatched in his day, with the possible exception of Smoky Joe Wood.

Who hit the farthest home run ever?

In 1987, Joey Meyer of the minor league Denver Zephyrs hit the longest verifiable home run in professional baseball history. The home run was measured at a distance of 582 feet (177 m) and was hit inside Denver's Mile High Stadium.

How fast can Babe Ruth pitch?

To gauge power, Ruth swung a 54-ounce bat 75 mph, a measure that flabbergasted researchers.

What's the longest home run ever hit?

On June 2, 1987, the Denver Zephyrs hosted the Buffalo Bisons at Mile High Stadium. Aided by the thin air, much like baseballs hit out of Coors Field today, Joey Meyer launched a towering blasted that traveled an absurd 582 feet and is the longest homer ever caught on video.

How fast was Roger Clemens fastball?

Clemens was said to throw "two pitches: a 98-mph fastball and a hard breaking ball.

Who threw the fastest pitch in MLB history?

Aroldis Chapman is the author of the fastest pitcher thrown in a MLB game, his record was 105.1 mph during a game on September 24, 2010 (MLB changed his speed to 105.8 mph). Chapman is currently playing for the New York Yankees as a relief pitcher.

How fast did JR Richards pitch?

Richard was one of the most intimidating pitchers in baseball in the late 1970s. He stood 6-foot-8, his fastball approached 100 miles per hour, and his long stride toward home plate made him appear uncomfortably close to batters. He also had a devastating slider.

Is Nolan Ryan the best pitcher ever?

Ryan is the all-time leader in no-hitters with seven, three more than any other pitcher. He is tied with Bob Feller for the most one-hitters, with 12. Ryan also pitched 18 two-hitters. Despite this, he never pitched a perfect game, nor did he ever win a Cy Young Award.

Did Bob Gibson ever throw a no hitter?

On August 14, 1971, St. Louis Cardinals ace Bob Gibson throws the first no-hitter of his storied career. Gibson's heroics helped his team sail to an 11-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Who can throw 100 mph?

As far as the technology of the time could tell us, Nolan Ryan threw a 100 mph fastball. Randy Johnson was clocked as high as 102. Bob Feller may have hit 104 in his day, although we only have some creative science experiments to rely on for that figure.

What was Bob Feller's fastest pitch?

Feller once mentioned that he was clocked at 104 mph (167 km/h) at Lincoln Park in Chicago. He also is credited with throwing the second fastest pitch ever officially recorded, at 107.6 mph (173.2 km/h), in a game in 1946 at Griffith Stadium.

How fast did Sam McDowell throw?

It was said that Sam McDowell was able to throw a baseball 108 miles per hour. Writers speculated that he was almost as fast as Bob Feller and Sandy Koufax in his youth. There was some unchallenged sentiment that he was faster than the legendary Walter Johnson.

Was Mickey Mantle fast?

His chief target was, incredibly enough, Mickey Mantle. Mantle had come up as a 19 year-old shortstop in 1950 renown for his power and speed. Mantle was timed at 3.1 seconds to first base, the fastest ever recorded.

Who was the strongest baseball player ever?

Prince Fielder, 6 feet, 275 pounds, became the game's strongest man, perhaps carrying the mantle from Mantle to Bo Jackson and others.

Who was faster Willie Mays or Mickey Mantle?

Both had great speed, but while Mickey was clearly faster, Willie stole more bases because the fear of injury to his bad legs prevented Mickey from attempting to steal very often. Mickey had more power, but Willie hit more home runs because he played longer and took fewer pitches.

Who threw the most no hitters?

The pitcher who holds the record for the most no-hitters, with seven in his career, is Nolan Ryan.