Who is the best splitter of all time?

There's no single "best ever," but top contenders for the best splitter in baseball history often include Roger Clemens for its historic dominance and movement, while current stars like Kevin Gausman and rookie phenom Roki Sasaki are frequently cited for having some of the most devastating modern splitters, noted for their incredible velocity differences and late, sharp drop. Bruce Sutter, the pioneer of the splitter, also remains a legend for popularizing the pitch.
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Who was the best splitter in baseball history?

Clemens is often cited as having perhaps the most devastating splitter in baseball history due to its movement and velocity.
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Who threw a 104 mph pitch?

Mason Miller is the new No. 1 flamethrower in recorded postseason history. Miller struck out the Cubs' Carson Kelly with a 104.5 mph fastball in the bottom of the seventh inning during the Padres' 3-0 win in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
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Who threw a 106 mph pitch?

Aroldis Chapman _thecubanmissile54 owns the fastest verified MLB pitch: 106 mph (2011).
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Who threw a 110 mph pitch?

When the White Sox acquired Michael Kopech from the Red Sox in December, they knew they were getting one of the Minor Leagues' hardest-throwing pitchers.
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Did Nolan Ryan throw a 108 mph fastball?

No, Nolan Ryan didn't officially throw 108 mph, but a famous 100.9 mph pitch from 1974, measured near the plate, is estimated by modern calculations (used in the Fastball documentary) to have been around 108 mph at release, making it potentially the fastest ever recorded, notes Quora and Reddit. The difference comes from older technology measuring 10 feet from home plate versus today's measurement closer to the mound, accounting for air resistance.
 
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Has Garrett Crochet thrown 100 mph?

Garrett Crochet 11th K Reaches 100 mph.
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Who was the fastest pitcher ever?

The fastest pitcher of all time is widely considered to be Aroldis Chapman, who holds the official MLB record for the fastest pitch at 105.8 mph (170.3 km/h), recorded on September 24, 2010, for the Cincinnati Reds, and holds the Guinness World Record for the hardest baseball pitch. Other legendary hard throwers like Nolan Ryan and Bob Feller also reached incredible speeds (estimated over 100 mph with older technology), but Chapman's velocity is the highest officially clocked with modern radar systems.
 
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Can a 13 year old pitch 80 mph?

13-14 years old: 55-65 miles per hour. 65-75 mph: for 15-16 year olds. 70-80 mph: for high school. 80-90 mph: for college/professional.
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Did Biden throw out the first pitch?

Every president since, with the exceptions of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, has thrown out at least one ceremonial first pitch during or after their presidency, either for Opening Day, the All-Star Game, or the World Series, usually with much fanfare. President Franklin D.
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Can a human throw a baseball 110 mph?

Yes, humans can throw a baseball near or even slightly over 110 mph, but it's extremely rare, often involves lighter balls or specific conditions, and pushing past current MLB records (around 105-106 mph) strains the body's ligaments, making it biologically challenging and risky for a standard 5-ounce baseball. While some have touched or exceeded this in training or with lighter balls (like Michael Kopech hitting 110 mph with a 3-ounce ball), the official MLB record is lower, with pitchers like Aroldis Chapman and Jordan Hicks hitting around 105-105.8 mph. 
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What is the fastest pitch in 2025?

The fastest pitch in MLB for 2025 was an electric 104.5 mph fastball thrown by Oakland A's closer Mason Miller during the postseason, setting a new playoff record and being the hardest pitch of the entire MLB season. Miller also recorded several other top speeds in 2025, including 104.1 mph and 103.3 mph, showing his dominant velocity throughout the year, notes MLB.com.
 
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What pitch is banned in MLB?

A spitball is a now-illegal baseball pitch in which the ball has been altered by the application of a foreign substance such as saliva or petroleum jelly. This technique alters the wind resistance and weight on one side of the ball, causing it to move in an atypical manner.
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Who threw the best screwball?

Hubbell was known as the "scroogie king" for his mastery of the pitch and the frequency with which he threw it. Other famous screwball hurlers include Tug McGraw, inaugural Hall of Fame member Christy Mathewson, and Cy Young Award winners Mike Cuellar, Fernando Valenzuela, Mike Marshall, and Willie Hernández.
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Who is a better pitcher, Yamamoto or Ohtani?

It's a debate between pure pitching dominance (Yamamoto) and overall unparalleled talent (Ohtani), but Yoshinobu Yamamoto is arguably the better pure pitcher due to his historic NPB dominance, elite arsenal, and recent postseason heroics, while Shohei Ohtani is the more valuable player for his hitting, though Yamamoto proved himself a top-tier ace in the 2025 postseason, with Ohtani himself calling him the world's #1 pitcher.
 
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How fast can a 6 year old pitch?

In this age group, kids are just beginning to understand the mechanics of pitching. The average speed for a youth pitcher is typically around 40–50 mph. While velocity is not the primary focus at this stage, proper form and arm health are crucial.
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How fast is 60 mph from 46 feet?

60 mph from 46 feet is incredibly fast for a softball pitcher, feeling like a baseball pitch over 100 mph due to the shorter distance, and is often used to simulate the reaction time for a batter facing much higher speeds in baseball, giving a batter roughly 1.35 seconds to react. To calculate this perceived speed, you multiply the actual speed (60 mph) by the ratio of the standard baseball distance (60.6 ft) to the shorter distance (46 ft), resulting in approximately 79 mph (60 * 60.6/46) which feels like a major league fastball. 
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Does MLB have a pitch limit?

No, Major League Baseball (MLB) has no official, universal pitch limit rule for pitchers in a game, but teams informally cap starters around 100-110 pitches for health, especially for younger players, while specific rest rules apply to lower leagues like the MLB.com Pitch Smart guidelines. Managers monitor counts closely to prevent arm fatigue and injury, though exceptions exist for veteran arms or specific game situations. 
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Who throws a 108 mph pitch?

Nolan Ryan hit 108 mph on the gun. Is he the hardest thrower in baseball HISTORY? ⚾🔥 ⚡ 5,714 strikeouts.
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Did Nolan Ryan ever throw 100 mph?

Yes, Nolan Ryan officially threw over 100 mph, with a legendary 100.9 mph fastball recorded in 1974, setting a Guinness World Record, but using older technology that measured near home plate; with modern techniques (measuring near release), experts estimate that pitch would have been closer to 108 mph, making him arguably the hardest thrower ever.
 
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Who pitched 106 mph?

15 Years ago today, Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest pitch in MLB history. Officially recorded at 105.8 mph, don't blink or you will miss it. Chapman is currently in his 16th year of his career, and rumor has it he just started locating his fastball this year. Sheesh.
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Can Shohei Ohtani throw 100 mph?

[Pitching Ninja] Shohei Ohtani has thrown more 100+ MPH pitches this season than either Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes : r/baseball.
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Who is faster, Bobby Witt Jr. or Elly de la Cruz?

Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo homer (23)

Key parts of those three forms of value are power, which factors into the batting run value, and speed, contributing to both the fielding and baserunning. Witt leads the Majors with a 30.4 ft/sec average sprint speed, and De La Cruz is second among qualified batters at 30.1 ft/sec.
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Has Garrett Crochet gotten Tommy John?

He would miss the entire 2022 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on April 2.
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