This, At 106 MPH, Is The Fastest Throw in Baseball History

[@Metsker-PhillipsFarms]

Might not be the best hitter, but damn does he have a glove

[@oliverk.8312]

Yankees fans seem to be ignoring the fact that he’s been hitting well since he left…

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

@@oliverk.8312everyone does well after they leave here. Idk wtf the specific problem is, but it’s clearly the Yankees fault

[@Baseball2287]

@@ZachWilsonsMomsFriendrizzo with the concussion for two months lmao

[@YAYEETUS]

​@@oliverk.8312 for the first 2 weeks with the orioles he was hitting well since then he hasnt been hasnt been as good and also injured think beforenyou say

[@salamisumo2]

⁠@@oliverk.8312Yeah .252 is amazing 😂

[@Engine33Truck]

When Hicks was good, he was great. Then he fell off a cliff

[@false8507]

he’s been decent for the orioles when healthy tho

[@Engine33Truck]

@@false8507 I think that’s because he needed a change of scenery most of all. Players seem to sometimes go stagnant after a while and need a change. Some players seem to play better for mid market or small market teams than they do big market (and vice versa)

[@Thecastofthelast]

​@@Engine33Truckits because he suffered a very bad injury that has changed the career of many players including Mark Texiera who said it made hitting very difficult

[@randomstuff508]

​@@Engine33Truckidk, I think it was different coaching staff. Highly coincidental that he started hitting better on the Orioles...then the Yankees fired their hitting coach in the middle of the season (something that Bryan Cashman as never done!)

[@johnrobertson1]

@@Engine33Truckwrist tendon sheath, not pressure. It sapped his power and he never recovered. (I think he could have transformed into a serviceable contact hitter with a little power, if he was willing to give up on trying to be his old self. He tried to hit like he used to, though, and just wound up as a bad version of who he once was.)

[@zbo_77]

“Somewhat slow-footed” casted at 20.4mph lmao

[@seankiesling2054]

Lol for reals I can almost guarantee that fool wasn't running 20.4 mph according to Google the avg running back in NFL runs 22mph no way that dude would be on a RB heels lol

[@georgenowak8854]

@@seankiesling2054full pads, ball in hand, and rb’s aren’t usually the fastest players

[@seankiesling2054]

@@georgenowak8854 i never said they were.

[@Ha-ls3le]

NFL linemen don’t get enough spotlight they make a running backs career

[@oshkiv4684]

​@@Ha-ls3leok bro

[@andrewellington9503]

First one was a laser. One of the best feelings as an outfielder is throwing out a runner. Especially at home.

[@OtisMoto]

In college i topped out at 91 but could hit 96 with a crow hop. Imagine the hardest throwing pitchers with a crow hop.

[@Acunaontop]

Aaron hocks is actually good at something

[@robertmejia2375]

At least spell his name right

[@Zunez52]

The Yankees were his problem, he’s doing great for us

[@cyclopsvision6370]

Hicks just got DFAby the Angels

[@firestriker3580]

Stop

[@WhosYouG]

I wonder what Chapman pull-downs at

[@zarcolite2941]

light speed

[@Guywithnolimbs]

110 mph probably

[@zarcolite2941]

@@Guywithnolimbs a bit more

[@SXTitty]

Depends on what weight ball. If standard probably comfortably 110+, if we are talking the 3oz balls they use in training, 120+ easily

[@user-zv1gb7qw1k]

105.8

[@pserndbsj8337]

As a Twins fan, if you had told me this dude would still be talked about/playing 10 years after his stint with the twins I would NOT believe you. 😂 Good for him.

[@karlepaul6632]

I wish they had that for Jesse Barfield back in the day. Seriously, that guy had an insane throwing arm.

[@johnlarson1249]

I'm glad that somebody here remembers the fantastic Jesse Barfield, arguably the greatest right-fielder in the history of the game. That guy could launch missles with that right arm.

[@stephencorsaro954]

Dwight Evans.

[@slicedbread5692]

​@@johnlarson1249 Ichiro disagrees. As does Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth.

[@AndreIguodalaFan55]

@@johnlarson1249dude Jesse barfield cooked fro the jays back in the Dave Stieb era

[@firestriker3580]

Jesse barfield did not cook anything

[@boogerTwells]

He had nuthin on Kenny Power’s heater in his prime. You’re fckin out!

[@firestriker3580]

He's way better than Kenny power

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

Unless he hangs on the back of the gate to make his entrance, he is not better than Kenny Powers. And I can't stop yelling because that would mean I lost the argument so thank you very much, I love you.

[@justaguy105]

Roberto Clemente's ghost: Sostén mi cerveza fantasma (Hold my ghost beer)

[@brysonbullock2001]

Just casually backhand picks a 105 with a catchers mitt wtf 😂😂

[@respect386]

Very good throw, would love to see the speed from Bo Jackson

[@Fatboypeet]

Vlad, Jose Guillen, Clemente but you know who probably wins that is unlikely??? Ichiro. Throwing ropes

[@bigglilwayne7050]

​@@FatboypeetIchiro😂😂😂😂 Yea right

[@firestriker3580]

False

[@SullyFleming]

The one thing that didn’t drive me crazy about Hicks was that absolute rocket launcher on his arm.

[@ryanwillis1885]

so if aroldis chapman can do 105 on the mound. i wonder what his pull down velocity would be

[@budlite8413]

Theoretically a pull-down is about 5 mph faster than your pitching velo

[@cyrus_2188]

@@budlite8413michael kopech got 110 and topped around 101 pitching in relief

[@user-wg6mu2ju4z]

i think it’s like 5-12 mph faster

[@ianr8021]

@@user-wg6mu2ju4z Yeah, I think trevor bauer has hit 109 before, and he usually sits 94-96 off the mound, so pulldown velo could be up to even 13mph faster. geez, peak aroldis couldve hit 115

[@n8_n]

​@@ianr8021knowing him I bet the gun was juiced. I could buy Aroldis getting a high 10x for sure

[@D-Harb]

I want to see Elly de la Cruz get a crow hop

[@jazfromyt]

Elly de la Cruz got that now

[@spencernene]

The 106.9 mph throw by Elly De La Cruz was a glitch in the system. MLB could not validate the number because of what it considered bad data; in other words, a system issue tracking the throw. The actual throw was estimated to be somewhere between 102 and 103 mph.

[@jazfromyt]

@@spencernene still fast af

[@spencernene]

@@jazfromyt yeah not the record for a shortstop ever, Winn on the cardinals has the official

[@Alko-vb8of]

i swear. outfielders are the fastest humans alive

[@jonathanstiemann3078]

It's crazy to think that Aroldis Chapman can do that on the mound! That's just absurd!

[@brandonjohnson5139]

Well De La Cruz just broke it

[@doctorstrainlove6318]

The O's can maybe flip him into a reliever still.

[@MikeCollado7]

Nolan Ryan, the greatest pitcher to ever live. Pitched a 108

[@jessebaum5336]

4/29/24 Elly de la Cruz 106.9mph

[@spencernene]

The 106.9 mph throw by Elly De La Cruz was a glitch in the system. MLB could not validate the number because of what it considered bad data; in other words, a system issue tracking the throw. The actual throw was estimated to be somewhere between 102 and 103 mph.

[@braves4life25]

Also was an error

[@margaretjiantonio939]

I heard Raberto Clemente had a great arm. No one took extra bases on him. He showed it in an all-star game.

[@whywhy3289]

Catch two steps then boom. Great footwork by hicks.

[@AspirationsbyAJ]

Bo Jackson

[@iamjeremy4life]

Ronald Acuna has the fastest throw outfield wall almost to home without touching the ground.

[@javakyerum8943]

Bro’s a human cannon

[@RedStockings]

Elly De La Cruz broke this record not long ago 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@spencernene]

The 106.9 mph throw by Elly De La Cruz was a glitch in the system. MLB could not validate the number because of what it considered bad data; in other words, a system issue tracking the throw. The actual throw was estimated to be somewhere between 102 and 103 mph.

[@CostaB19]

Absolute missile

[@tanner8965]

such a good defensive player. not good offensively but

[@jatinthakur1103]

In cricket 110mph ball is very slow fastest ball in cricket history is 161.3kmp 💪💪💪

[@ryansus99]

Hicks broke his wrist after that throw

[@mrmacross]

LOL, calling the runner "somewhat slow-footed" when the graphic says his top max speed exceeds 20 MPH.

[@erdemir5641]

Toadally mind-numbing mannn

[@ohioresident9182]

Nolan Ryan has left the chat

[@herculesmwp7983]

The runner dives head first he’s safe

[@hunterhose347]

Chances we see Hicks as a pitcher in a few years?

[@PantsofVance]

the m in mph stands for muffins

[@anthonylombardo1261]

The video ends with 13th best…. N’wah who the hell are the first 12?

[@jakes3799]

I guess now we know why Cashman wanted him so much.

[@wxspinner]

Just got broke this weekend!

[@metaphoria3]

Does this actually bring doubt to statcast (no offense Hicks)

[@pigs6486]

Yes it does thay throw wasnt shit.

[@JamesDuckettAuthor]

Faster than pitchers? Yes.

[@n8_n]

​@@JamesDuckettAuthoryou realize crow hop adds significant velo, right? this is not surprising

[@Mikeyjfox1]

I went to the reds vs Yankees and sat left field wall, I couldn't believe how fast the outfielders chuck it in, looked like it was shot out a cannon

[@erad67]

Can people STOP claiming the statcast era is all of baseball history?????

[@shiggymartin9722]

Blocking the plate. Runner was safe.

[@pharaohsoto-kline1385]

Bo Jackson and Chapman are the 2 best

[@frostfangdragonwolf]

Elly beat that

[@samthibert6527]

Saying that the runner was running 20 mph

[@stephencorsaro954]

But seriously...Roberto Clemente had the best arm I've ever seen. Best spin rate ...low angle rifle arm. I could only guess at mph though.

[@UHaulShorts]

vlad guerero

[@asmrdesigned]

Hicks couldn't find his groove in NYC. At times, he exhibited flashes of a hall of fame type career, but too many injuries and a mindspace that wanted out.

[@user-uq1lt9xf5p]

What about Nolan Ryan's 108 mph pitch !!!

[@mikejones9855]

Still Had Tbe Cannon Great Pick For Os Goof Club House Guy

[@_fewest_]

Bo Jackson hosed a dude from center at 109

[@cringemonitor301]

Hahahahhaha

[@bigballer290]

I think this record just got broken but i’m not sure

[@junglejim2290]

seeeed

[@inzaneity3474]

Fastest recorded* throw

[@TheresTyrannyAfoot]

Just threw a 112 mph ball was shocked and had to look up and see what fastest throw was....guess its me now bishes

[@sumandsubstance7881]

I've seen Bo Jackson throw to first base from left field that looked faster than this throw

[@kyshro]

Sorry but LOTS of players with good arms can CROW HOP a ball 106…. Not impressed. Pitchers hit 105 without the crow hop

[@vylogistics1634]

Acuna threw 105.8

[@chirostandard1111]

20.4 mph is slow footed ?!

[@Richard_Nickerson]

Didn't Judge break this?

[@Jimirulz1]

Nobody cares about statistics like this...

[@Optmius_rap]

Un láser

[@user-pb7de7nv6b]

Good record but I’m pretty sure Ella de la Cruz just recently beat this record so???

[@spencernene]

The 106.9 mph throw by Elly De La Cruz was a glitch in the system. MLB could not validate the number because of what it considered bad data; in other words, a system issue tracking the throw. The actual throw was estimated to be somewhere between 102 and 103 mph.

[@sethdonnelly8655]

That you can prove now…bet it’s been hit

[@AOOA926]

He only good a’s player besides mark mcguire

[@benjaminfernandez2249]

not anymore...

[@spencernene]

The 106.9 mph throw by Elly De La Cruz was a glitch in the system. MLB could not validate the number because of what it considered bad data; in other words, a system issue tracking the throw. The actual throw was estimated to be somewhere between 102 and 103 mph.

[@billyelliot78]

That can’t be 105

[@user-jr8du9ke7z]

Too bad he forgot how to hit

[@zezezosezadafrak8210]

Nolan Ryan 108 mph, Bob Feller 107 mph, and Aroldis Chapman 106 mph.

[@BeastFromBX]

That’s fastest pitches?

[@spencernene]

Chapmans fastest was 105.1, which with today’s technology would be estimated to be 105.8, all the pitches you named are unconfirmed.

[@zezezosezadafrak8210]

@@spencernene Those numbers were proven. Feller's 98.6 based on the way it was measured at the time, would be just over 107 today measured 10 ft from the mound. Likewise Ryan's 100.9 would be 108 mph 10 ft from the mound.

[@spencernene]

@@zezezosezadafrak8210 The technology was not good enough to prove that, that’s why chapmans pitch is considered to be the hardest, you don’t have to believe me, but the is the general consensus amount all reputable sources

[@zezezosezadafrak8210]

@@spencernene You're a boron. If Ryan's timed 100.9 mph fastball would have been measured the way they measure them today, meaning 10' from the release point, it would be 108 mph. Feller's would have been 107. Now run along to your job at Walmart and get to greeting those customers genius! 🤡

[@BSimms]

Bo Jackson threw a ball 200 mph

[@TampaBayRays9]

No, he actually threw it 200 miles

[@freefangz]

I bet Jeff Francoure threw harder.

[@prostockshopvideos3945]

Bullshif I threw a dude out faster than that for the last out of the Game

[@mac_14]

Didnt bo jackson throw like 109

[@TurboThunda]

No, half of the stuff surrounding bo is just myths. He didn't run a 4.1 40 yd either

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

Look, numbers matter. Especially in baseball. Why lie about it on your title? It was not 6. Dont round up. Yikes.

[@flamerunner_anix]

For clicks or views or whatever it is

[@ItsJaceYoutube]

it really doesn’t matter

[@richardli4038]

with the inherent measurement error it doesn’t matter

[@td_sportea3727]

​@@flamerunner_anixpeople are going to click on the video, whether it says 105.5, or 106 so it really doesn't matter

[@RazorJamz]

Shut up nerd. It rounds up

[@AHowardAz]

Another worthless statistic.

[@DDDDdJagr]

105.5 not 106. Thanks!