Kansas City Royals’ Prospect L.P. Langevin Has ‘Unhittable’ Fastball

L.P. Langevin is one wildly unpredictable roller-coaster ride upon a pitcher’s mound. The Kansas City Royals’ prospect can be ...
Athlon Sports

Cam Schlittler’s Fastball Monoculture: How Long Before Hitters Catch Up?

Cam Schlittler’s fastball-heavy dominance tests whether elite velocity and command can outrun fatigue and lineup adjustments through deeper outings. Cam Schlittler in 2026 is mowing down hitters ...
Athlon Sports

Tom’s Pitching Lab: The Four-Seam Is Dying and Here is What Pitchers Are Throwing Instead, and Who to Buy.

Pitchers cutting four-seam fastballs require different fantasy evaluations; replacement pitch and ERA-xERA alignment reveal true buy and sell opportunities. The four-seam fastball is the most popular ...
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Imagine Trying To Hit Jacob Misiorowski’s 104 Mile Per Hour Fastball

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander, Jacob Misiorowski may be the best current pitcher in Major League Baseball. The numbers certainly validate that claim. After throwing a one-hit shutout against the ...
The New York Times

Check these injury-predicting fastball metrics before drafting an ace

The minor velocity difference between Paul Skenes' average fastball and his max-effort fastball is a warning sign for future injury. Justin Berl / Getty Images Before diving into what may be the most ...
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MLB fastball velocity hits 152.4 km/h, deepening hitters' struggles

Pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) are throwing faster and faster. The league’s average fastball (fastball) velocity is ...