Hitting 100 mph on the radar gun is a badge of honor. Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.

Here's a fun stat on velocity, which MLB's Daren Willman first pointed out last week on X. Entering play on Tuesday, the average four-seam fastball velocity so far in 2026 was 94.6 mph. Compare that ...

With Grapefruit and Cactus League games underway and Statcast data now available for all games due to the ABS challenge system, it’s easier than ever to identify pitchers who made changes over the ...

Triple-digit fastballs, once rare, are now a regular feature in MLB, with 35 pitchers already hitting 100 mph early in the 2026 season. Advances in technology, biomechanics, and training have fueled ...

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, Saturday, April 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Christine ...

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When studying how starting pitcher velocity corresponds to MLB success and longevity, we found a clear correlation between between pitchers who throw harder and those who have longer careers. But this ...

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Velocity is the holy grail all pitchers chase in today’s game. In pursuit of it, they may not risk their lives, but they quite literally risk their limbs. With the year-over-year stats at Baseball ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Curveballs have been thrown a curve by a modern game valuing velocity over variety, disappearing from the major leagues by more than 20,000 annually. The Athletics have thrown curves on ...