Who is the hardest throwing pitcher of all time?

Nolan Ryan has the record, all in all, and this was from Doppler Radar. His pitch was measured at 108.1 miles per hour. With the equipment used today, the record is held by Aroldis Chapman, at 105.1 mph.
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Who is the best hitting pitcher of all time?

The best-hitting MLB pitchers of all time
  • 1 of 31. Brandon Backe. Icon Sports Wire / Contributor. ...
  • 2 of 31. Ken Brett. Focus On Sport / Contributor. ...
  • 3 of 31. Bullet Joe Bush. Bettmann / Contributor. ...
  • 4 of 31. Madison Bumgarner. Neville E. ...
  • 5 of 31. Don Drysdale. ...
  • 6 of 31. Wes Ferrell. ...
  • 7 of 31. Yovani Gallardo. ...
  • 8 of 31. Bob Gibson.
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Who was the fastest pitcher of all time?

Fastest Pitchers in Baseball History
  • Dwight Gooden (Tie) Top speed: 100.0 miles per hour (1990) ...
  • Bartolo Colon (Tie) Top speed: 100.0 miles per hour (1999) ...
  • Roger Clemens (Tie) Top speed: 100.0 miles per hour (2001) ...
  • Josh Beckett (Tie) ...
  • Joba Chamberlain. ...
  • Billy Wagner (Tie) ...
  • Tony Pena (Tie) ...
  • Guillermo Mota (Tie)
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Who is the hardest pitcher in the world?

As a result, Aroldis Chapman is credited with throwing the fastest pitch in MLB history. On Sept. 24, 2010, Chapman made MLB history. Then a rookie relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, the fireballer unleashed a fastball clocked at 105.1 mph by PITCH/fx.
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Who was the hardest throwing pitcher ever?

Fastest recorded pitches, since 2008
  • Aroldis Chapman: 105.2 mph (7/22/16)
  • Aroldis Chapman: 105.1 mph (7/22/16)
  • Aroldis Chapman: 105.1 mph (8/2/16)
  • Aroldis Chapman: 105.1 mph (7/18/16)
  • Aroldis Chapman: 105.0 mph (7/23/16)
  • Jordan Hicks: 105.0 mph (5/20/18)
  • Jordan Hicks: 105.0 mph (5/20/18)
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The Fastest Pitchers In Baseball History



Who can pitch over 100 mph?

Last year 24 pitchers topped 100 miles per hour, none more often than Aroldis Chapman. The Cuban is the physical archetype of the modern pitcher, with shoulders as wide as an NFL linebacker's and an explosive delivery. Chapman holds the record for fastball velocity, hitting 105.1 six years ago.
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Who threw the first 100 mph pitch?

(June 3, 1939 – April 19, 2020), nicknamed Dalko, was an American left-handed pitcher. He was sometimes called the fastest pitcher in baseball history and had a fastball that probably exceeded 100 mph (160 km/h).
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What is the farthest 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.
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What is the slowest pitch in MLB history?

And, like Simmons, Schwindel is not normally a pitcher; a first baseman by trade, he was brought in at that point in the game due to the poor showing of the Cubs' bullpen. This 35.1 MPH Frank Schwindel pitch is the slowest (known/measured) MLB pitch to ever get hit for a home run!
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What is the fastest pitch by a 12 year old?

Cuba's Prieto records fastest pitch at U-12 Baseball World Cup. Cuban 12-year-old right-handed pitcher Alejandro Prieto recorded the fastest pitch of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2019, at 123 km/h (76.4 mph) in his win against Mexico today in the Super Round.
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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.
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How fast was Bob Gibson fastball?

Bob Gibson's average fastball velocity was 91.9 mph!
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Who is the greatest baseball player of all-time?

Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees

He is arguably the most accomplished player in MLB history, a seven-time World Series champion and a 20-time All-Star selection. He could slug home runs with the best of them, serving as the AL leader in home runs four times (1955, '56, '58, 1960) and won the 1956 Triple Crown.
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Who hit the most home runs as a pitcher?

Wes Ferrell holds the all-time Major League Baseball record for home runs hit while playing the position of pitcher. He hit 37 as a pitcher. Baseball Hall of Famers Bob Lemon and Warren Spahn are tied for second with 35 career home runs apiece.
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What is the rarest pitch in baseball?

Definition. A screwball is a breaking ball designed to move in the opposite direction of just about every other breaking pitch. It is one of the rarest pitches thrown in baseball, mostly because of the tax it can put on a pitcher's arm.
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Who was the best bunter in baseball?

1. Juan Pierre, Chicago White Sox. In terms of actual baseball history, Juan Pierre is an afterthought. In terms of bunters, he is an all-time legend.
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Has anyone ever hit a 600 foot home run?

No estimate has ever been given for its length, although it is safe to say it was easily over 500 feet, and may have approached 600 feet. A tremendous blast by any standards. In a single game Mantle hit two homers that were longer than most major league players hit in a career!
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What is the hardest hit ball in MLB history?

Statcast: Stanton's 119.3-mph HR

Stanton's hardest tater in a Marlins uniform was majestic in every sense of the word. Hit up toward the glass windows at the back of Marlins Park, Stanton's shot off the Cardinals' Carlos Martinez went a projected 479 feet.
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Who has hit 3 home runs in a game?

On September 25, 2001, Richie Sexson and Jeromy Burnitz both hit three home runs for the Milwaukee Brewers in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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How fast can Babe Ruth pitch?

To gauge power, Ruth swung a 54-ounce bat 75 mph, a measure that flabbergasted researchers.
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How hard could koufax throw?

Answer: While it is possible Koufax could hit 100 mph in his younger years, the fastest pitch he ever threw which was recorded was in the low 90s. Koufax was obviously one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history, but his breaking balls were what was so devastating.
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