What is the fastest someone has pitched a baseball? Could they do it many times in a row?
Aroldis Chapman is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He holds the record for the fastest pitch ever recorded in MLB history, at 105.1 mph (169.1 km/h), which he threw on September 24, 2010, while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds.
It is unlikely that Chapman or any other pitcher could consistently throw at such high speeds multiple times in a row. Pitching at such high speeds puts a significant amount of stress on the pitcher's arm, and it is not sustainable over a long period of time. Pitchers typically throw at lower speeds to conserve energy and reduce the risk of injury.
Related Questions
- Who is the current MLB record holder for the fastest pitch? Aroldis Chapman
- What is the speed of the fastest pitch ever recorded in MLB history? 105.1 mph (169.1 km/h)
- Can pitchers consistently throw at the same speed as the fastest pitch ever recorded? No
- Why can't pitchers consistently throw at very high speeds? Pitching at high speeds puts significant stress on the pitcher's arm.
- What is the average speed of a fastball in MLB? Between 90-95 mph (145-153 km/h)
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