Sunday, September 26, 2010

Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Aroldis Chapman Clocks Fastest in Game Pitch Ever Recorded (105mph)

The Cincinnati Reds lost the game, but that does not take away from Chapman's record breaking accomplishment.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=sh-redspadres092410

"Aroldis Chapman(notes) was summoned from the bullpen one batter too late to make a difference in the game. No matter. The 22-year-old Cincinnati Reds left-hander made do by making history Friday night, throwing the fastest pitch recorded in a major league game, a 105-mph fastball.
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But the lingering memory was of a now-you-see-it, did-I-actually-see-it fastball to Tony Gwynn(notes) in the eighth inning. The pitch was not a fluke: Chapman threw 25 pitches in his 1 1/3 innings of relief, and every one was at least 100 mph.
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The 105-mph pitch was inside for a ball and evened the count at 2-2. Gwynn had fouled off the previous two pitches and fouled off the next before striking out. He ought to be pleased with his effort, forcing Chapman to make seven pitches, the slowest of which was 102 mph.
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