105mph by Joel Zumaya relief pitcher of the Detroit Tigers
100.9mph
138 mph/222 Kmh
The speed of a fastball is dependent on the pitcher throwing the pitch. At the major league level, fastball can vary in speed by 15-20mph between different pitchers. The hardest throwers have been credited with speeds exceeding 100mph, but some pitchers can barely reach 90mph. The main difference between a fastball and other pitches is how they are thrown. A fastball is thrown similarly to the natural motion of throwing a ball, allowing the ball to roll off the fingers as it is released, imparting backspin to the ball, which provides a small amount of lift, and reduces air resistance. This lift allows the pitch to have a straighter line to the plate. The more natural motion is the primary reason for the characteristic high speed of the fastball. Curve balls are thrown with the ball rolling off the thumb, with a snap of the wrist, imparting a forward spin, causing the ball to lose lift, resulting in the characteristic "curve" of the curve ball. This motion is very unnatural, and a drop-off in speed is the result.
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.
The fastest speed recorded in a Formula 1 Car during a Formula 1 season is 372.6 km/h (231.523 mph) during the 2005 Italian GP.
Bob Gibson has the 7th fastest fastball in major league baseball history. His fastest fastball was clocked at 96 miles per hour.
Arnoldis Chapman threw a 106 Mile Per Hour fastball against Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014.
100.9mph
Jennie Finch was clocked at 71 MPH at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
The fastest handwriting speed ever recorded by an individual is 350 words per minute.
An ASR fastball, or "All-Speed Range" fastball, refers to a pitch that maintains a consistent speed while also exhibiting a range of movement or deception. This type of fastball can vary in its trajectory or spin, making it harder for batters to predict and hit. The effectiveness of an ASR fastball lies in its ability to keep hitters off balance by combining speed with subtle variations, ultimately enhancing a pitcher's overall performance.
75 mph
214 mph
Australia's fastest animal is the Kangaroo. The fastest recorded speed of a Kangaroo is 70 km/h which is 25 km/h FASTER than the fastest recorded speed of Australia's flightless bird the Emu.
According to research the maximum spped of a sneeze leaving the nose was 165mph! the fastest recorded speed that has been recorded is... 166.7km/h
An off speed pitch is any type of pitch other than a fastball of any kind. In other words, an off speed pitch is any type of pitch that is not thrown with maximum speed. Examples are a curve, a slider, a sinker, a screwball, etc.
60mph