fastball

Example Sentences

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After throwing 12 straight fastballs to start against Tennessee, he showed off his plus slider and what may also be a plus change-up.

From Washington Post

Ohtani attacked the second pitch of the at-bat, redirecting the high fastball to the right of Kemp, the Athletics’ second baseman.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump may pose with a bat on his shoulder, but that doesn't mean he won't swing and miss when law enforcement's high, hard fastballs start whizzing past his head.

From Salon

After seeing his velocity dip a little in 2022, Ray changed his offseason workouts and throwing program and arrived at spring training with his fastball getting up to 97 mph.

From Seattle Times

While Tuesday’s workout were designated to be difficult, trying to provide gamelike speed of breaking balls and fastballs the pitching machine was firing at hitters, Celesten hit homers from both sides of the plate.

From Seattle Times