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"ed_price 2 hours ago reds feed Aroldis Chapman tonight hit 105 mph and "sat at" 103, with a 90-91 slider. Scout: "best fastball I have ever witnessed" #reds"

That is crazy... still can't believe. Is it even possible that a guy can throw 105mph?

Zumaya was clocked at 104.8 mph in 2006.

But that's crazy. That's messed up.

He's going to be a devastating reliever if his arm holds up. But he still shouldn't be a reliever, unless they feel that his mechanics prohibit pitching in the rotation.

Anybody remember the curious case of Sidd Finch?

Chapman might as well make his appointment with Dr. Andrews now, beat the rush.

What's the Over/Under on when he tears his UCL a la Strasburg?

something might be up with the radar gun

Tommy John called to say what's up.

I'm guessing faulty radar gun or the atmospheric conditions were incredibly unique that day, no way he threw 105

Avenger wrote:I'm guessing faulty radar gun or the atmospheric conditions were incredible unique that day, no way he threw 105

Agreed.

DonYon wrote:something might be up with the radar gun

shhhhhh... I modified it to show a faster reading.

Schadenfreude wrote:He's going to be a devastating reliever if his arm holds up. But he still shouldn't be a reliever, unless they feel that his mechanics prohibit pitching in the rotation.

I have no comment besides the fact that the quote in your sig is absurd. It totally derails me every time I read a thread in which you've posted.

I don't post there much but I read the CA board for some masochistic reason. It's crazy.

Avenger wrote:I'm guessing faulty radar gun or the atmospheric conditions were incredibly unique that day, no way he threw 105

Why is it so hard to believe? We've seen some pitchers routinely hit 102-103, so its not "OMG MUST BE FAKE!!!" if someone can go 2 more mph.

wicked_crossova wrote:

Avenger wrote:I'm guessing faulty radar gun or the atmospheric conditions were incredibly unique that day, no way he threw 105

Why is it so hard to believe? We've seen some pitchers routinely hit 102-103, so its not "OMG MUST BE FAKE!!!" if someone can go 2 more mph.

because that 2 more mph is a lot, its like saying some one ran a 100 metres in 9 seconds and we're not supposed to be skeptical just because its "only" .58 seconds faster. And pitchers don't routinely hit 103 either, i remember reading somewhere in a Strasburg article that only 2 other pitchers have ever hit that number with documented evidance

did the article mention if that 105 mile pitch a strike or ball?

hyper316 wrote:did the article mention if that 105 mile pitch a strike or ball?

It was impossible to tell - it was such a blur.

hyper316 wrote:did the article mention if that 105 mile pitch a strike or ball?

Good question....lol

He is supposed to be called up either tomorrow or Wednesday ...so we'll see how he does in the majors now

Good debut

5DOM wrote:Good debut

pff he only threw 102 mph