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How fast was the fastest pitch ever thrown in MLB history?

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Aroldis Chapman - 105 mph pitch in Sept. 2010 Reds V PadresActualy the information below is false. Joel Zumaya never pitched 105 mph. He topped out officialy at 104.8 which is still fast enough to burn the hair off your face. However Aroldis Chapman of the worlds oldest, historical and first ever profesional baseball team the CINCINNATI REDS officialy hit 105 MPH making him the record holder for the worlds fastest pitch every thrown. The crazy part he said he was not feeling at his top when he threw it. He hit 4 other pitches in the same game at 104. He threw a total of 25 pitches in this game after a weeks rest. This guy makes nolan Ryan look like a softball pitcher. However hes got a long way to go to be talked about being in the same league as nolan Ryan. Everyone knows that.

Here is the official answer according to the official MLB record books!

Pitcher

Radar Speed

Date / Box Score

LocationAroldis Chapman ^105.0 mph09-24-2010PETCO Ballpark

Joel Zumaya *

104.8 mph

10-10-2006

McAfee ColiseumNeftali Feliz ^103.4 mph09-01-2010Rangers BallparkBobby Parnell ^103.0 mph08-18-2010Minute Maid Park

Armando Benitez

102.0 mph

05-24-2002

Shea Stadium

Jonathan Broxton *

102.0 mph

05-14-2009

Citizens Bank Park

Bobby Jenks

102.0 mph

08-27-2005

Safeco Field

Randy Johnson

102.0 mph

07-09-2004

Pacific Bell Park

Matt Lindstrom

102.0 mph

05-16-2007

PNC Park

Robb Nen

102.0 mph

10-23-1997

Jacobs FieldHenry Rodriguez ^102.0 mph08-22-2010The Coliseum

Justin Verlander * †

102.0 mph

06-12-2007

Comerica Park

A.J. Burnett

101.0 mph

05-31-2005

PNC Park

Joba Chamberlain

101.0 mph

08-24-2007

Comerica Park

Rob Dibble

101.0 mph

06-08-1992

Candlestick Park

Kyle Farnsworth

101.0 mph

05-26-2004

Minute Maid Park

Eric Gagne

101.0 mph

04-16-2004

Pacific Bell Park

Ubaldo Jimenez **

101.0 mph

10-07-2009

Citizens Bank Park

Tim Lincecum *

101.0 mph

08-07-2009

AT&T Park

Jose Mesa

101.0 mph

05-01-1993

Cleveland Stadium

Joel Zumaya - 105 mphAt the Minnesota Twins Metrodome on July 3rd 2009, the Detroit Tigers Joel Zumaya threw a pitch that was registered at 105. It was in the bottom of the 10th inning i believe (although it may have been the bottom of the 11th, the innings tend to blend into each other in a 16 inning game). It has yet to be "officially" verified (and thus placed among the record books). He registered 1 other pitch at 104 and several more at 103. I personally watched the game and as a Tigers fan, have seen him pitch in about 85% of his games. On a side note, I was at the TIgers-Astros game on 06-27-06 when Zumaya threw 103 in the top of the 8th 3 times. Interestingly, Roger "The Rocket" Clemens started for Astros, and hit 97 mph once, but that pitch looked like a change up in comparison to Zumaya's fastballs. Seeing a fast pitch on TV does NO justice to witnessing that speed in person.

It should be noted though that the Metrodome is one of the the most notorious fields for the ball moving significantly quicker than other fields (and no, the "air conditioner" theory about blowing the ball is a fallacy, the difference in barometric pressure inside the aging dome as opposed to the outdoors or other modern domes is the most likely explanation for this widely known unusual behavior of the ball) This also may be part of the reason why the Twins play so well at home especially in recent history.

Also, The biomechanical limits of the human body based on fixed ratios of arm bone lengths, tendon & ligament maximum strength and the size of the muscles required to throw XXX speed set a scientific and mathematically calculated limit on the speed a ball can be thrown at 105 mph. Any pitch reported to be faster was either thrown by Robocop or was recorded by an inaccurate or outdated radar gun. For instance, Bob Fellers "107 mph pitch" allegedly recorded at an airforce base was corrected and recalculated to be 98 mph, due to the primitive nature of the radar gun (which was just being developed at that time). accurate speed readings on radar guns (for the sake of "records") weren't developed enough to be reliable until the early 1990's, so any pitch speeds recorded before then should not be trusted as accurate.

--> All information (to the very best of my knowledge) is accurate, true and verifiable if you wish to research it.

-If Joel Zumaya could keep his shoulder in one piece, he would be much more formidable. Strangely enough, his offspeed power curveball (thrown between 83-87 mph) seems to be his most effective pitch because of the change of speed and movement that juxtaposes his laser beam 4SFB, but he unfortunately relies almost entirely on his 4SFB, which he typically throws about 90% of the time.

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Zumaya had one sole purpose in his life. To break the MLB record for fastest pitch. But human physiology will prevent this young athlete from a long successful career. Everyone thinks its amazing when some pitcher comes in and can rifle that ball 100+ mph across that plate, not just once, but pitch after pitch after pitch. Granted to some degree i think its a pretty amazing feat as well but to me the consequinces of that ability, don't make it so amazing anymore. The human arm can only handle so much torque. It doesnt matter how young you are, how healthy you are, or how much muscle you have. The tendons and ligaments in your arm WILL tear, when you keep pushing your arms threshold for torque allowance. As the person above said "if Zumaya could keep his shoulder in one piece", is the perfect example of pushing your arms limits. He's already done damage to his arm and WILL never be the same again. All those 100+ mph fastballs everyone has seen him throw have put an end to this possible future good player's career. So if anyone has heard the old saying " you'll throw your arm off" ? look at Zumaya, because the saying, scientifically true.

Aroldis Chapman - 104 mph pitch in Sept. 2010

At the Reds vs. Brewers game on September 1, 2010, Aroldis Chapman threw a fastball clocked at 104mph, but it is believed he can go to 105. So i would say that the fastest pitcher of our time has got to be Aroldis Chapman. Simply because there has never been any record of the pitch going faster for any reason at the Great American Ballpark in Ohio due to such things as A.C. changing the speed or then wind blowing or anything like that, it was just Aroldis's full out arm strength that got him the 104mph fastball across the plate in the Reds 6-1 win against the Brewers to complete the 3 game sweep. Putting the Reds 8 full games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals.

What is jennie finch's son's name?

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Jennie Finch's son's name is Ace Shane Daigle

Who is Jennie Finch?

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Jennie Finch is a retired American softball player who was known for her success as a pitcher, winning a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She also played professionally in the National Pro Fastpitch league and has been involved in coaching and broadcasting since retiring from playing.

Softball is best described as what type?

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Group team sport

Is ballet harder than softball?

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YES! it requires more stamina, strength, etc.

How do you run bases in softball?

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run through first, but stop on second and third, or slide. on home you can run through but you should slide. round all bases if advancing.

How many people play softball?

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There is usually 9 people defensively on the field and about 12 people on a team

How do you end load a softball bat?

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  1. Carefully remove the end cap of the bat with a flat head screw driver.
  2. Flip the end cap upside down on a flat surface.
  3. Pour 1 oz of pourable polyurethane into the end cap and let it dry overnight.
  4. Place a small amount of epoxy around the edge of the end cap and press it back into the end of the bat.
  5. Let the bat sit overnight (again) with the end cap on the ground to ensure the polyurethane settles completely inside the bat.

Note: End loading is illegal in all association softball and should only be used for exhibition or practice. End loading extends the sweet spot and can increase the the exit speed of the ball.

How do you shave a slowpitch bat?

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Shaving the wood of a baseball bat can be done with a lathe or a plane. A plane can be purchased in a store and is smaller. Hold the plane up to the bat and push down on the plane lengthwise.

What is the distance of the bases for 10u softball?

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35 feet from the rubber to the back of home plate.

How big is the batters box in 12 and under fastpitch?

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The batters box is about 6 inches away from the plate and extends 4 feet in front of the plate and 3 feet behind. It is 3 feet wide.

How many total innings are in a 16 inch softball game?

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usually about 7 innings

Why does pitcher walk to circle after each pitch in womens fastpitch?

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When the ball is in the hand of the pitcher inside the circle , baserunners may not advance.

Who is the fastest college softball pitcher in the league?

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well jennie finch is a pretty good pitcher.

What are the dimensions of a cricket pitch?

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The full length of a cricket pitch, that is from one set of stumps to another, is 20.12 meters, or 22 yards. However, most pitches have an additional metre or so of additional turf wicket preceding the bowling crease (a minimum distance of 122 cm), which increases the total length to somewhere close to 22.5 metres.

The full breadth of a cricket pitch is 305 centimetres, or 3 yards 12 inches, however the popping crease extends further from the turf part of the wicket by an additional two feet, or 0.61 metres.

For a full diagram, see the related links section.

Can an infielder use a catchers mitt in fastpitch softball?

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no, they can not, but some umpires will not notice.

Is softball a good sport and why?

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Well, everyone has their own opinion, but I love softball! It is a lot of fun, and teaches you teamwork. It's a very good way to relieve stress, because you ALWAYS have to be focused in the game. So, you take your mind off of your stress related thoughts. Try softball out! It's a lot of fun, even if you are good at it or not. :)

What are the different types of communication are used in softball?

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Softball is a team sport and good communication helps in being successful as a team. Communication drills help players communicate well verbally and helps them to listen well too.

What is a good nickname for a girl softball player?

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  • A good softball nickname for a girl named Emmalee: Emma; Lee; Em

What is the short fielder position?

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In slow pitch softball there are often 10 players on the field instead of the traditional 9. The 10th player is that short fielder, sometimes called a "rover", who plays in the outfield, usually at a shallow depth between the outfielders and infield.

Most teams will shift the short fielder from right to left, depending on the batter. Generally speaking, right handed batters hit more balls to the left side of the field, so the short fielder moves more to that side, and vice versa for left handed batters.

Does a strike out count as an at bat in fast pitch softball?

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A putout is a fielding statistic. In the case of a strikeout, the putout is credited to the catcher.

What is a composite softball fastpitch bat made out of?

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Composite bats are make of carbon, glass and Kevlar fibers embedded in a plastic resin. Of most importance, unlike bats made of other materials, composites are anisotropic which means bats can be designed to have different stiffnesses and strengths in different directions. For some great information on baseball bats and baseball bat reviews visit www.baseballbatreviews.ruqqa.com