fastball

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That, combined with his understandable nervousness, caused him to short-arm his first fastball, which sailed at Cey’s head, sending him sprawling into the dirt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The Brewers traded for him in April of last year, had him ditch his four-seam fastball in favor of a cutter and instructed him to emphasize his sinker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Dustin Dunwoody, Royal: Armed with an overpowering fastball, Dunwoody is 7-0, has an 0.18 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

George said he has focused on mixing up his pitches — fastball, curveball, slider, change-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He wipes his hands on his shirt and sends a fastball.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko