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fastball

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


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Cole responded by firing a fastball several feet above Caballero’s head.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

His velocity steadily dropped, with his fastball averaging 94.7 mph in the first inning and 92.7 in the fifth.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Against the Rockies, his fastball topped out at 99.1 miles per hour before steadily dropping to 98.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

His fastball felt good, so locating his slider was the next step toward his return.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

He likes to start every batter with a fastball.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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