Holy Crap 106 mph fastball!

[achiro]

Cinci Reds pitcher Chapman yesterday against the Pirates. He pitched a couple guys that went something like 103, 103, 96. Then 101, 106:eek: , 101 and I forget from there.
Can you imagine trying to hit that!

[StoopTroup]

I need a good chiropractor now...

[cantwait48]

yikes, I can't imagine trying to hit a 80 mph pitch

[KantoSooner]

Wow, I thought the all time record was like 105.

Name Team Year MPH
Aroldis Chapman Reds 2010 105
Joel Zumaya Tigers 2006 104.8
Aroldis Chapman Reds 2010 104
Mark Wohlers Braves 1995 103
Armando Benitez Mets 2002 102
Jonathan Broxton Dodgers 2009 102
Neftali Feliz Rangers 2010 102
Bobby Jenks White Sox 2005 102
Randy Johnson Diamondbacks 2004 102
Matt Lindstrom Marlins 2007 102
Robb Nen Marlins 1997 102
Justin Verlander Tigers 2007 102

[MojoRisen]

I was pertty sure Nolan Ryan could hit 100+ not sure if they had Radar back in his prime. Also the Rocket - but maybe he was high 90s for his entire career.

The new kid from the Washington DC team who got hurt was up there around 105 ish.

[Mongo]

I was pertty sure Nolan Ryan could hit 100+ not sure if they had Radar back in his prime. Also the Rocket - but maybe he was high 90s for his entire career.

The new kid from the Washington DC team who got hurt was up there around 105 ish.

I seem to remember Nolan tossing 102 to103 when he was with the Rangers

[achiro]

I was pertty sure Nolan Ryan could hit 100+ not sure if they had Radar back in his prime. Also the Rocket - but maybe he was high 90s for his entire career.

The new kid from the Washington DC team who got hurt was up there around 105 ish.

I think Nolan still holds the Guinness Book WR at just over 100 from the 70's. I guess GBWR haven't certified any of the others.

[jumperstop]

Probably does steroids....I could modify my arm to be a robot arm and throw 300 mph.

[mgsooner]

I read somewhere that "officially" his top speed yesterday was 102. 106 was displayed on the ballpark scoreboard.

[Ike]

Officially, it was only 102.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_04_18_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=gameday

click "summary" and expand the second AB of the 9th.

[cccasooner2]

I was pertty sure Nolan Ryan could hit 100+ not sure if they had Radar back in his prime. .

They were hand-timed at 768 mph, and verified by the shock wave.

[swardboy]

So, he must have pitched in the SEC at some point......

[Aldebaran]

Nolan Ryan could throw a ball over 'dem mountains.

[JamesHale]

Probably does steroids....I could modify my arm to be a robot arm and throw 300 mph.


if i could make my arm a robot arm, i certainly wouldnt use it for throwing baseballs. only.




:wank

[achiro]

Officially, it was only 102.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_04_18_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=gameday

click "summary" and expand the second AB of the 9th.

Way to rain on my parade! :D
I wonder how they get the "official" numbers when the two guns they had in the park said 105 and 106?
Regardless, 10 out of 15 over 100mph,6 of those 101 and 2 were 102. That's still scary fast!

[StoopTroup]

if i could make my arm a robot arm, i certainly wouldnt use it for throwing baseballs. only.




:wank

You would use it on the jerkoffs who pay you money for your Opinion? At least then they would be getting something for their money. :D :pop:

[achiro]

if i could make my arm a robot arm, i certainly wouldnt use it for throwing baseballs. only.




:wank

WLtaVmqkEEQ

[Mongo]

if i could make my arm a robot arm, i certainly wouldnt use it for throwing baseballs. only.




:wank

once you get your robot arm, practice on a hot dog first. you dont want that thing going haywire and rip your dick off

[Ike]

Way to rain on my parade! :D
I wonder how they get the "official" numbers when the two guns they had in the park said 105 and 106?
Regardless, 10 out of 15 over 100mph,6 of those 101 and 2 were 102. That's still scary fast!

They have multiple systems recording the flight of the ball. Radar gun, video tracking (pitchf/x), and trackman are the ones I know of. Probably multiple radar guns too. All of those things give slightly different results. They also have calibration issues too. I'm not sure what their procedure is for determining the official number. I have a couple of friends in the front offices of a couple of teams...I'll see if they know.

[Mjcpr]

I'd hit it.

[jkjsooner]

Wow, I thought the all time record was like 105.

Name Team Year MPH
Aroldis Chapman Reds 2010 105
Joel Zumaya Tigers 2006 104.8
Aroldis Chapman Reds 2010 104
Mark Wohlers Braves 1995 103
Armando Benitez Mets 2002 102
Jonathan Broxton Dodgers 2009 102
Neftali Feliz Rangers 2010 102
Bobby Jenks White Sox 2005 102
Randy Johnson Diamondbacks 2004 102
Matt Lindstrom Marlins 2007 102
Robb Nen Marlins 1997 102
Justin Verlander Tigers 2007 102


I know that Strasburg hit 103 several times last year and did it in multiple ballparks. I wonder if those were reduced later by the methodology Ike explained?

[The Maestro]

106 miles per hour fastballs reminds me of Florida football fans on here before the national title game telling us they had 5 guys running under 4.3 40's...

[My Opinion Matters]

106 miles per hour fastballs reminds me of Florida football fans on here before the national title game telling us they had 5 guys running under 4.3 40's...

Those 5 guys were so fast I don't remember ever seeing them.

[49r]

I don't know about fastballs, but I've been known to spank the monkey at over 200 miles per hour!

http://www.crazymonkeygames.com/Spank-the-Monkey.html

[jumperstop]

I don't know about fastballs, but I've been known to spank the monkey at over 200 miles per hour!

http://www.crazymonkeygames.com/Spank-the-Monkey.html

Love this game...at least keeps you amused for a few min.