Would have loved to see statcast numbers on Rick Ankiel. He reached upper 90s on the mound and when he moved to the outfield had some absolute missiles for assists. Had to be well over 100.
No speed cameras back then, but Roberto Clemente likely threw a hundred of those at least as fast during his HOF career. ( of course, he was never paid $xxx million for “a throw”).
Talking about unbelievable throws, my father told me that he was at Yankee Stadium years ago and left fielder Bob Meusel of the Yankees caught a ball while backing up into the 402 FT. sign. As the runner proceeded to jog home, thinking it was going to be easy, Meusel proceeded to throw him out, on a fly, directly into the catcher's mitt, who then tagged the runner out.
@@AntonioRoselli-do3ud Yes indeed, I remember going to a Yankee game at the old stadium and this man threw a ball so hard from RF it wasn't a good throw because he missed his target but he literally threw it so hard it went through one of the seams of the backstop behind home plate. If you remember the old Yankee stadium there was a lot of room behind home plate I would have to guess it was close to a 400 ft throw straight to the backstop.
I saw Rusty Staub, from deep right field, throw out a Dodger runner at 3rd trying to stretch a double into a triple. This was when he was with the Montreal Expos in 1970.
Till this day the best/hardest throw ive ever seen was in 2018 or 2019 when A's CF Ramon Laureano threw a 321 foot missile from leftish-center on the fly no hop directly into the 1B chest to double up Eric Young Jr at 1st. Most impressive throw I've ever seen
There’s a UA-cam video where Ely Delacruz throws a 106.3 mph heater from shortstop to first base. The throw was a climbing rocket fastball that the first baseman couldn’t handle. I’ve this video many times and the announcer kind of gave it an extra twist with his enthusiasm. I would think in 2024 you’d be aware of this epic throw or even the impact Delacruz has had in MLB.
If you are referring to the hardball times article on history's hardest throws, Eric Lang had Jackson around 100. He had Parker, Puig, Guillen, and Ankiel around 109. Of course, that needs to be taken with a giant grain of salt, since, by Lang's own admission, it is an estimate (regarding distance, and time in the air).
I think the numbers are doctored. Doesn't matter if you can throw that hard if you miss the cut off and the runner advanced because you're showing off your arm
I played Center Field for 9 seasons and I had the strongest arm on my team. If you have a strong enough arm to throw a rope that one hops over the plate to catch a runner tagging up on third that is ideal. You're cutoff mans job is to only intercept the throw if it's off line and looks like it could cause an advanced runner. The ultimate "Show Off" is when you catch a line drive on one hop and try to throw out the runner at first if he's not running full speed.
@finngamingyt3199 I just looked quickly. The rule used to sat something like "routine" and able to reach the ball with "little effort" I believe... I suppose that Kozma and Holliday just didn't play it correctly... but what I'm wondering is.... If Kozma had let the ball hit the ground on purpose, would the Cards have been able to turn the double play? Does thar matter by the rules? I think that the call was correct, probably. Kozma not catching it because of the miscommunication is why people disagree. If Kozma catches it, no one has any problem with the call, right? So... I think that I will agree with you. The Braves ended up winning anyway, right?
@@chrislane3228 The braves did not end up winning I think they have a chance to turn a double play if they let it drop. It doesn't matter if it's in the infield or outfield according to the rules
@finngamingyt3199 Oh, yeah. The Cards advanced and then lost to San Francisco. My mind is mush. You're correct, though. It doesn't matter if the ball makes it to the outfield.
I am the type that deeply knows numbers, this that and the other thing. (No matter how much you learn, you know little.) I taught physics and EE as kid as per teachers' requests. I made batters dive out of boxes from curves starting over their heads to strikes lower outside. I tell because the reader should understand the pure basis. I know what I am talking about on multiple levels. Team Captain always, not by choice. The numbers ruined the game. There are a lot of other reasons, not to get into here, now. The numbers were good in the 80s. What they did later is not. Take it if you want to better the game back to something, while kicking cronyism out too. I can tell it, as it's truth.
That was never. Jackson had almost as many errors as assists. There is a reason why, with all that speed and that arm, he played left field. He got bad reads on the ball, did not take the best paths to the ball, and his arm was erratic.
Where are they getting these numbers at? Do they claim they have a radar gun pointed at these outfielders as soon as the ball leaves their hand? The ball might be doing 60 when it gets to the plate. I think this crap is made up to try and keep interest in the game.
That home plate view of Doyle’s throw is insane. Really puts it into perspective seeing how fast it leaves home plate then gets sent right back.
It is insanely impressive
Would have loved to see statcast numbers on Rick Ankiel. He reached upper 90s on the mound and when he moved to the outfield had some absolute missiles for assists. Had to be well over 100.
absolutely
Same but Ichiro. Last I heard he could still throw 70 off the pitcher's mound for strikes at age 50!
I'm old... Back in the days, Dave Parker seemed to have the arm that impressed me most.
Agreed
Joe Dimaggio could reach the plate while yawning
No speed cameras back then, but Roberto Clemente likely threw a hundred of those at least as fast during his HOF career. ( of course, he was never paid $xxx million for “a throw”).
I love using Brendan Doyle in mlb the show 😂
He's a beast for sure!
I love how so many people think MLB history began when Statcast was born.
Nobody does. Why even say something like that?
nobody thinks that.
No one thinks that. Learn how to use your brain.
Talking about unbelievable throws, my father told me that he was at Yankee Stadium years ago
and left fielder Bob Meusel of the Yankees caught a ball while backing up into the 402 FT. sign.
As the runner proceeded to jog home, thinking it was going to be easy, Meusel proceeded to
throw him out, on a fly, directly into the catcher's mitt, who then tagged the runner out.
I'd love to see ichiro, vlad, ankiel and bo jackson stats
Jesse Barfield had an absolute rifle as well.
@@unanimousreporting8250 Barfield's arm was incredible.
@@AntonioRoselli-do3ud Yes indeed, I remember going to a Yankee game at the old stadium and this man threw a ball so hard from RF it wasn't a good throw because he missed his target but he literally threw it so hard it went through one of the seams of the backstop behind home plate. If you remember the old Yankee stadium there was a lot of room behind home plate I would have to guess it was close to a 400 ft throw straight to the backstop.
Andre Dawson of the Cubs had a very good arm too.
O’Neil Cruz going to the outfield was a great move. I’m surprised a 6’7” flame throwing athlete wasn’t there before.
He'll set the record this coming season most likely. I believe he owns the infield one.
DOYLE RULES
I saw Rusty Staub, from deep right field, throw out a Dodger runner at 3rd trying to stretch a double into a triple. This was when he was with the Montreal Expos in 1970.
Yeah, but THAT was a metric speed gun!!!
I'd like to see Judge let one go, but his throws just look effortless and are just about always bang on the mark.
Phillips has one of the most beautiful janitor throws we will ever see
Till this day the best/hardest throw ive ever seen was in 2018 or 2019 when A's CF Ramon Laureano threw a 321 foot missile from leftish-center on the fly no hop directly into the 1B chest to double up Eric Young Jr at 1st. Most impressive throw I've ever seen
vlad, ichiro, ankiel
There’s a UA-cam video where Ely Delacruz throws a 106.3 mph heater from shortstop to first base. The throw was a climbing rocket fastball that the first baseman couldn’t handle. I’ve this video many times and the announcer kind of gave it an extra twist with his enthusiasm. I would think in 2024 you’d be aware of this epic throw or even the impact Delacruz has had in MLB.
You know it’s great when this guy posts🎉
Bo Jackson once made a 109 mph throw to first off of a short fly to left field, catching the runner rounding the base.
If you are referring to the hardball times article on history's hardest throws, Eric Lang had Jackson around 100. He had Parker, Puig, Guillen, and Ankiel around 109. Of course, that needs to be taken with a giant grain of salt, since, by Lang's own admission, it is an estimate (regarding distance, and time in the air).
Dave Parker says hold my drink. 😉
Clemente too! Mays wouldn't try and stretch a double on him!! 🤯🤯
Its kinda nuts that every team has a hard throwing outfielder now, everyone has an OF that can throw high 90s to 100
I’m interested to see if Matt Wallner of the Twins gets close. He’s got a cannon
I just love your videos, I could only throw 92, keep the great work
I could only throw 96
The record will be broken by me, at 67 years old, next season....
You're the best free agent out there!
I think the numbers are doctored. Doesn't matter if you can throw that hard if you miss the cut off and the runner advanced because you're showing off your arm
I played Center Field for 9 seasons and I had the strongest arm on my team. If you have a strong enough arm to throw a rope that one hops over the plate to catch a runner tagging up on third that is ideal. You're cutoff mans job is to only intercept the throw if it's off line and looks like it could cause an advanced runner. The ultimate "Show Off" is when you catch a line drive on one hop and try to throw out the runner at first if he's not running full speed.
Rick Ankiel would like a word
That's crazy, can you revisit the infield fly rule in the wild card game in 2012 (I also have a crazy hot take: It was the correct call)
You're very wrong about that.
I'm a lifetime Cards fan. I just don't know about that call. Gonna watch it again now, though.
@finngamingyt3199 I just looked quickly. The rule used to sat something like "routine" and able to reach the ball with "little effort" I believe...
I suppose that Kozma and Holliday just didn't play it correctly... but what I'm wondering is.... If Kozma had let the ball hit the ground on purpose, would the Cards have been able to turn the double play? Does thar matter by the rules? I think that the call was correct, probably. Kozma not catching it because of the miscommunication is why people disagree. If Kozma catches it, no one has any problem with the call, right?
So... I think that I will agree with you. The Braves ended up winning anyway, right?
@@chrislane3228 The braves did not end up winning
I think they have a chance to turn a double play if they let it drop. It doesn't matter if it's in the infield or outfield according to the rules
@finngamingyt3199 Oh, yeah. The Cards advanced and then lost to San Francisco. My mind is mush. You're correct, though. It doesn't matter if the ball makes it to the outfield.
I was at that game
it got to homeplate at 105.7 miles/hour. not it left his hand at 105.7 miles/hour. it averaged 105.7 miles/hour from his hand to homeplate.
Seed???? Um……It BOUNCED!!!!!!
less air resistance in Colorado
I am the type that deeply knows numbers, this that and the other thing. (No matter how much you learn, you know little.) I taught physics and EE as kid as per teachers' requests. I made batters dive out of boxes from curves starting over their heads to strikes lower outside. I tell because the reader should understand the pure basis. I know what I am talking about on multiple levels. Team Captain always, not by choice. The numbers ruined the game. There are a lot of other reasons, not to get into here, now. The numbers were good in the 80s. What they did later is not. Take it if you want to better the game back to something, while kicking cronyism out too. I can tell it, as it's truth.
I wonder what Bo Jackson's throw was when he threw the runner out at home from left field.
As per Eric Lang, 96.2 m.p.h. with a launch angle of 12.3 degrees
@@bauerj3398 Awesome. Thank you!
Bo Jackson threw it 134 MPH!!!!
Two words: Dave Winfield
Only if stat cast existed when Bo Jackson basically throw out everyone
That was never. Jackson had almost as many errors as assists. There is a reason why, with all that speed and that arm, he played left field. He got bad reads on the ball, did not take the best paths to the ball, and his arm was erratic.
@ he played all outfield positions
Keep focusing on Stat cast 😂
Jesse Barfield would find this quaint.
Where are they getting these numbers at? Do they claim they have a radar gun pointed at these outfielders as soon as the ball leaves their hand? The ball might be doing 60 when it gets to the plate. I think this crap is made up to try and keep interest in the game.
Jessie Barfield has a chance.
Yeah too bad they didn't have stat trax when Bo Jackson played just ask Harold Reynolds.
yeah im sure there has been harder throwers...ill just say rick ankiel for 1 of them....
So me Roberto Clemente,,,
You ,,,don't,,,know,,,that...
bo Jackson
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What about the old ropes thrown from the '70s? Dave Parker? Dwight Evans?
Can't they estimate those speeds?