fastball

Example Sentences

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Nolan Ryan’s fastball, the power of ritual, musical daydreams and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

His fastball, Mr. Brown writes, “demanded a reaction in 400 milliseconds.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

His fastball velocity dropped into the 92-93 mph range in the fourth and fifth inning, and four of his final eight batters reached base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox’s Trevor Story with a 94-mph fastball, after surrendering back-to-back home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He likes to start every batter with a fastball.

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