fastball

Example Sentences

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“He just didn’t have that great command of the fastball, which I think led to some deeper counts,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

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

And there was only one pitch he ever threw: a fastball.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli