Who threw a no-hitter with one hand?

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former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the California Angels, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and Milwaukee Brewers, from 1989 to 1999.
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Who is the 1 hand MLB pitcher?

Left-handed pitcher Jim Abbott is probably the most celebrated athlete with a major disability of his era. Born with a deformed right arm, Abbott was already a national hero before signing a professional contract with the California Angels in 1988.
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Has there ever been a one armed baseball player?

Peter James Gray (né Wyshner; March 6, 1915 – June 30, 2002) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played for the St. Louis Browns of Major League Baseball for one season in 1945. He was notable for playing despite having lost his right arm in a childhood accident.
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How did Jim Abbott catch the ball?

Abbott, born without a right hand, threw the ball toward the plate. As he finished his pitching motion, his left hand would go into his glove, resting on the end of his right arm. If a ball was hit to him, Abbott would catch the ball or pick it up with his glove, just like any other player.
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Has the hidden ball trick ever been used in MLB?

The hidden ball trick happens maybe once a year in Major League Baseball. The reason this trick isn't too common is because of base coaches. There are coaches at first and third base for the team currently on offense.
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One-handed pitcher Jim Abbott's amazing no-hitter



Who threw the first 100 mph baseball?

When was the first 100 mph pitch in the MLB? The first 100 MPH pitch in the MLB was Nolan Ryan's 1974 fastball clocked at 100.9 MPH. However, today's pitchers use a variety of methods to measure their pitches' speed, including radar guns and video footage.
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Who has the strongest arm in baseball?

Strongest arms to watch in the postseason
  • Hardest OF assists, 2022. ...
  • Michael Harris II, Braves. ...
  • Manny Machado, Padres. ...
  • Ha-Seong Kim, Padres. ...
  • Shortstops with the highest max arm strength, 2022. ...
  • Aaron Judge, Yankees. ...
  • Harrison Bader, Yankees. ...
  • The Dodgers outfield. Yes, we're putting the Dodgers outfield here as a unit.
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Who has the best arm in baseball history?

To MLB's Film Room! Nate Eaton has an absolute cannon for an arm. Of all the players in the league with at least 100 throws in 2022, he ranks first on the arm strength leaderboard with an average throw of 98.1 mph.
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Who is the best lefty pitcher ever?

Warren Spahn is the best left-handed pitcher of all-time according to some. He holds the record for most wins by a left-handed pitcher. There is an award given out in his honor, the Spahn Award, which goes to the best left-handed pitcher in each league.
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Who is Atlanta best pitcher?

1. Greg Maddux. While 161 of his 355 career wins came pitching for other teams, most notably the Cubs for 10 seasons over two different stints, Maddux earns the spot as the best pitcher in Braves history on the strength of what he was able to accomplish in his 11 seasons with the club.
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Who is the most famous Atlanta Braves player?

1. Henry Aaron (1954-1974) Even for a franchise that's employed Chipper Jones, Eddie Mathews and Freddie Freeman, it's Aaron that leads the Braves in almost every offensive category. Aaron is the Braves' team leader in fWAR (142.6), offensive WAR (131.9), slugging percentage (.
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What is the fastest pitch thrown?

Fastest pitch ever thrown

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 is the MLB closer with 6 fingers?

Alfonseca also played for the Florida Marlins (1997–2001, 2005), the Chicago Cubs (2002–2003), the Atlanta Braves (2004), and the Texas Rangers (2006). He is known for having an extra digit on each hand and foot.
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Has anyone ever hit a home run on the first pitch?

Chuck Tanner, who hit a home run in his first pitch ever seen, became a much better manager, and is one of the few members of the 1,000 Wins Club — in 1972, Tanner even won the Manager of the Year Award.
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Who is the goat of the MLB?

1. Nobody changed a sport like Babe Ruth did when he joined the Yankees and transformed baseball into a game of power. He is the greatest slugger of all time, proven by his record (. 690) career slugging percentage.
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Who has the fastest infield throw?

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz made the fastest throw ever recorded in the Statcast era on Thursday, with a 97.8 strike on a third inning putout against the Miami Marlins. The 23-year-old is no stranger to such feats.
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Who has the hardest-hit baseball ever?

Hardest home runs hit by players other than Stanton or Judge:
  • Schwarber: 119.7 mph. Date: Oct. 18, 2022, at SD.
  • Machado: 119.6 mph. Date: Aug. 20, 2021, vs. PHI.
  • Cordero: 118.6 mph.
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What's the hardest position to play in baseball?

Pitcher. The pitcher is the most difficult position to play in baseball. Not only does the pitcher have the most important job on the field, which is to get batters out and prevent runs from scoring, but he also has to deal with the immense pressure that accompanies being on the mound.
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Who is the hardest hitter in the MLB?

Here are the hardest-hit baseballs in MLB history
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays – 117.9 mph.
  • Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox – 117.8 mph.
  • Jorge Soler, Miami Marlins – 117.6 mph.
  • Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros – 117.4 mph.
  • Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers – 117.2 mph.
  • Rowdy Tellez, Milwaukee Brewers – 116.9 mph.
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Who threw 106 mph?

There actually is a major leaguer who has thrown pitches at 101 mph and has a 106 mph exit velocity on a hit. Jacob deGrom, who was a shortstop for much of his college career at Stetson, had a 106 mph exit velocity on a single in 2015. He also has 47 101-plus mph pitches in his career.
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Who threw a 108 mph pitch?

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 threw 116 mph pitch?

That's not a pitch. Bauer is taking a running start and whipping a 3oz ball a short distance. He threw a ball 116.9 mph, not a pitch. It's semantics, we know.
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