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fastball

[fast-bawl, fahst-] / ˈfæstˌbɔl, ˈfɑst- /


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Fastball spin rates declined from an average of 2,319 revolutions per minute before June 3 to 2,251 after, and velocity was virtually unchanged, increasing from 93.6 to 93.7 mph, the commissioner’s office said Monday.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Fastball low and away, fastball a bit in on the hands, then a high chase fastball, and Álvarez had fanned on three pitches.

From Washington Post • Oct. 23, 2019

Fastball, fastball, location, location, carving up the corners, adding sinking action, changing speeds.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2015

Fastball sits in mid-90s and is complemented by effective curveball and change-up, giving him three potential plus-pitches.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2014

“I have a good arm, you know. Fastball, curve ball—you call it,” he says.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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