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MLB's new hardest thrower is a 5-foot-10 Royals reliever
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08:14 AM ET 05.10 | There's a new gunslinger in town. Averaging a cool 99.1 mph with his fastball, Royals reliever Kelvin Herrera has taken over as the league's hardest thrower since being called up last month. Here's the top 10, according to Fangraphs data: 99.1 -- Herrera ... 98.6 -- Andrew Cashner (Padres) ... 98.4 -- Henry Rodriguez (Nationals) ... 96.8 -- Nate Jones (White Sox) ... 96.8 -- Alexi Ogando (Rangers) ... 96.7 -- Pedro Strop (Orioles) ... 96.4 -- Aroldis Chapman (Reds) ... 96.3 -- Jason Motte (Cardinals) ... 96.0 -- Esmil Rogers (Rockies) ... 96.0 -- Craig Kimbrel (Braves). The top starter on the list is Stephen Strasburg at 95.7. Obviously, Strasburg and a few other starters could average in the high-90s for an inning like some of these relievers, but they have to pace themselves.
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That's all fine and dandy ...but can he get guys out????
Sgt. Schultz
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Bobby Schantz!!!
Not4Nutten
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Don't bother checking the mirror.
shamsky24
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Woo woo!!! The Royals lead something....ANYTHING. Yes, it's been a while since 85'!!!
Royals85
O'fallon, IL
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Awaiting TommyJohn...
AllStarz Ruinating…
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Like every other Royals prospect he'll star with a Big market team in a few years
Brooklyn Brawler
Dallas, TX
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Aroldis Chapman is not in first? Must be because the others above him have an even worst change up and throw it less.
RonMex4Prez
Phoenix, AZ
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Doh! average speed of fastball. Ok reading fail. Still I have a hard time believing any of the dudes above Aroldis Chapman can throw harder.
RonMex4Prez
Phoenix, AZ
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The answer is an unequivocal yes. He's very good. Watched him pitch Tuesday.
Hoos Your Daddy
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The answer is yes.
Hoos Your Daddy
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Switch a guy over to a starter role and his average fastball speed drops. It must be that way... they need to pace themselves. Only freaks like Verlander can pop a **** on the 100th pitch.
Hoos Your Daddy
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ABSOLUTELY! Where's williejuan today? Could he have finally ran outta "stick a forks" yesterday and is out silverware shopping?
GasHouse Ghost
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Although 16 inning's pitched is a small sample size, Herrera has shown excellent control so far.
THE BISHOP!
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so i guess chapmans 105 mph fasrball doesnt mean anything right ?
everett54
Cincinnati , OH
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Most of the pitchers on that list will require Tommy John sooner or later.
taiwan
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if strasburg would have went the distance last nite against the pirates, he would have struck out 20.
man o war
Harrison City , PA
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