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Very few pro athletes can throw a 100 mph fastball (Nolan Ryan and Stephen Strasburg come to mind). The majority of the skill may be attributed to pure genetic luck.
You can improve the speed of your pitch with tactics and training. For example, practice with a weighted ball to build strength and stamina. For more drills to improve pitch speed, see the related link.
Brant Lockman
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∙ 12y agoVery few pro athletes can throw a 100 mph fastball (Nolan Ryan and Stephen Strasburg come to mind). The majority of the skill may be attributed to pure genetic luck.
You can improve the speed of your pitch with tactics and training. For example, practice with a weighted ball to build strength and stamina. For more drills to improve pitch speed, see the related link.
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What pitches did david wells throw?
Fastball, Curveball, Changeup, Slider, Cutter, 2-Seamer. In his prime his fastball was about 92-93 MPH. His big, 12-6 curve was the what he was famous for....during the late 90s it was probably the best curveball in the game. His threw it about 70 MPH. The rest of his pitches were pretty average, but his fastball and that curveball were more than enough.
How fast do you need to throw a baseball for it to go 100 yards?
90-100 mph
Who pitched the worlds fastest fastball?
Iorn Mike at 122 mph
How much time do you have to swing at a 90 MPH fastball?
0.21 to 0.25 of a second
How do you throw a splitter?
Check out the 'How to Throw the Splitter' link on this page to learn the mechanics of throwing the split finger fastball.
Can a major league baseball player throw up to 145 miles per hour?
No. Only a very few of them can throw 100 mph. They don't exceed 100 mph by much - 101, 102 is tops. Most of them throw a fastball in the 90's, and a few have a fastball in the 80's.
Does Tim Lincecum throw 103 mph fastball?
Not consistently.
What types of pitches does Tim Lincecum throw?
4 seam fastball, 2 seam fastball, split, 12-6 curve-ball and slider
What is the velocity profile of a pitched baseball?
Most non-gimmick major league pitchers have a fastball that can hit at least 88-90 MPH. An average fastball is probably around 92-93 mph, an good power pitcher can throw in the high 90s, and an elite few can break 100 mph, such as Bobby Jenks, Bartolo Colon and Joel Zumaya. A good changeup is between 10-15 MPH slower than your fastball; while knuckleballers such as Tim Wakefield tend to throw in the 55-65 range.
What pitches can Grant Balfour throw?
93 to 95 mph fastball with an 83 mph 1 to 7 curveball also a 85mph changeup
How fast can CC Sabathia throw his fastball?
He throws these types of pitches: -Four Seam Fastball, up to 97 MPH. -Two Seam Fastball, up to 94 MPH -Change up -Slider, which he throws with a more horizontal break to lefties, and a more downward break for righties.
How fast does a college softball pitcher throw?
Most of them throw a fastball at around 65 mph. There have been a few exceptional pitchers that could reach 71 or 72 mph. Jenny Finch among them.
What pitches did Randy Johnson throw?
Randy Johnson had a few pitches. He's most famous for his 4 seam fastball, in his early years it was clocked 100-102 miles per hour. Also he had a split finger fastball, and a really nasty slider.
Which pro baseball pitcher never threw a fastball that was less than 100 mph?
Too many to list.
What pitches did david wells throw?
Fastball, Curveball, Changeup, Slider, Cutter, 2-Seamer. In his prime his fastball was about 92-93 MPH. His big, 12-6 curve was the what he was famous for....during the late 90s it was probably the best curveball in the game. His threw it about 70 MPH. The rest of his pitches were pretty average, but his fastball and that curveball were more than enough.
How fast did satchel paige throw?
105-110 mph.
How fast does Cole Hamels pitch?
90-93 mph 4 Seam Fastball 88-91 mph Cut Fastball 78-81 mph Curveball 76-79 mph Circle Change
