The Controversy Behind The Fastest Pitch Ever Recorded
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Have you ever wondered if baseball’s fastest pitch ever recorded is truly the speed it claims to be? In "The Controversy Behind The Fastest Pitch Ever Recorded," we dive deep into the story of Aroldis Chapman and his legendary 105.1 mph fastball that shook Major League Baseball.
Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Chapman, from the streets of Holguín, Cuba, to becoming MLB’s velocity king. Discover how his record-breaking pitch sparked decades of debate, challenging the legends of Bob Feller and Nolan Ryan who also claimed to throw blistering fastballs long before modern radar guns existed. Is Chapman’s 105.1 mph pitch the true pinnacle of pitch velocity, or could some of the fastest pitches in history have gone unnoticed?
We break down the science behind Chapman’s extraordinary fastball, examining how advancements in pitch tracking systems like Statcast and PITCHf/x have changed the way we measure and perceive pitch speed. Learn about the "velocity era" in baseball and how Chapman’s record has influenced a new generation of fireballers striving to break his mark.
From the intense bullpen sessions that left catchers reaching for extra padding to the momentous game at PETCO Park where Chapman made history, this video uncovers the layers of controversy and admiration surrounding the fastest pitch ever recorded. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just curious about the limits of human performance, this story is sure to captivate you.
Don’t miss out on this fascinating look into one of baseball’s most debated records. Hit that play button, and let’s pitch into the details together!
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I thought Chapman hit 106...maybe I'm wrong...🤷
No mention of Ben Joyce? He is the young version of Chapman. If anyone eclipses his speed - it will be Ben.
I 100% absolutely promise you no pitchers even decades ago were hitting the numbers guys are now, let alone over 50 years ago. It's the same reason I tell people to calm down on the whole the best players of the past are the best ever talk. As good as someone like Babe Ruth was the pitchers he was facing were more likely to have to go to their actual job at the grocery store after the game than they were to throw something close to as nasty as is common now.
What are your rationale? Physiology is physiology, regardless of where they go to work. Remember, these boys were coming off the farm and there is no physical training comparable to farm work.
@@garywhitt98 Yeah, there were players batting .400 eighty years ago... and now players can win batting titles while hitting around .310.
The thing is, regardless of the sport being played, the leagues and associations want us all to believe that we are watching all-time great athletes today because it helps them sell tickets and merchandise. You'll hear that someone throws faster than Ryan ever did, you'll hear that LeBron is better than Jordan, Bird, and/or Magic, etc. I don't always buy the hype unless it's someone like Shohei Ohtani.
Nolan Ryan threw 108 miles an hour. I don’t see how 105 is better than that.
Source? If it wasn’t recorded it doesn’t count
@ just look it up it’s out there. The only reason I know this because I’m a fan of Nolan Ryan’s.Nolan Ryan's fastest pitch was recorded at 100.9 miles per hour (mph) in 1974, which earned him the Guinness World Record for the fastest baseball pitch at the time. However, some estimate that the pitch was actually closer to 108.1 mph.
@ ua-cam.com/video/mHxMsoBSsK4/v-deo.htmlsi=nx_EDK5UyY99mdjb do physicist count?
@@philkenseben7the problem is that the increase is estimated. Everyone agrees that it was faster than the measured speed bc they used to measure half way to the plate instead of at release - but nobody can accurately say that it was faster.
If you look at different pitchers, with different pitches thrown in different weather conditions - it’s not possible to say how much faster it was if measured today. The reason they started measuring out of the hand is bc of all the external factors involved if measured midway.
A better argument is Ben Joyce, he will almost certainly put up higher velocity numbers if he stays healthy.
Video clip filmed in Taiwan
105 mph record holds up still today.
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