Who can throw 100 mph? Who can throw 100 mph? Only 11 pitchers have hit 103 mph even once in a regular-season game, and only three have thrown more than 10 such pitches. Pitches recorded at 103+ mph, since 2008. Aroldis Chapman: 273. Fastest recorded pitches, since 2008. Aroldis Chapman. Emmanuel Clase. Jacob deGrom. Jordan...
Why can humans throw so well? Why can humans throw so well? We have shown that humans produce high-speed throws by storing elastic energy in the tendons, ligaments, and muscles crossing the shoulder. When this energy is released, it powers the rapid acceleration of the arm and the projectile, including the fastest motion the human body...
Can a pitcher fake throw to first? Can a pitcher fake throw to first? The actual definition in the MLB rulebook states “The pitcher, while touching his plate, feints a throw to first or third base and fails to complete the throw” (Rule 6.02(a)). In other words, it is simply not allowed to fake a throw to...
Can a pitcher throw to an unoccupied bag? Can a pitcher throw to an unoccupied bag? According to the MLB rules, a pitcher is allowed to fake a throw to an unoccupied base, but only when they have the intent of making a play. If the pitcher simply fakes a throw to an unoccupied base, a balk will...