Kid Gleason Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 A buddy and I were talking the other day and we both got to wondering this. What was the fastest recorded speed for a strike? I know I could probably find it someplace on the ol' 'net, but ya know, I figure one of you would probably know this one pretty quick, and it is a chance to show Hawk Harrelson that you DO know something about the game!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 A buddy and I were talking the other day and we both got to wondering this. What was the fastest recorded speed for a strike? I know I could probably find it someplace on the ol' 'net, but ya know, I figure one of you would probably know this one pretty quick, and it is a chance to show Hawk Harrelson that you DO know something about the game!!! 101.9 mph- Nolan Ryan. There are stories about Wagner, I think, hitting 103 mph, but it was on a quick gun. I have never heard anyone "officially" topping Nolan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 101.9 mph- Nolan Ryan. he gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Alarm Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 not MLB, but i'm pretty sure anaheim minor leaguer bobby jenks has hit 103. shockingly, he's also out with arm trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I think it is Walter Ray Williams but I'm not certian if it was for a strike or a spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I think it is Walter Ray Williams but I'm not certian if it was for a strike or a spare. BURN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Texsox Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 / Thread jack In grabbing Walter Ray's pic (shouldn't he be in a NASCAR race with a name like Walter Ray Williams) I discovered the multi-talented PBA bowler is also a 4-time world and 17-time California Champion in Horseshoes? I gotta ask Is horseshoes a sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 / Thread jack In grabbing Walter Ray's pic (shouldn't he be in a NASCAR race with a name like Walter Ray Williams) I discovered the multi-talented PBA bowler is also a 4-time world and 17-time California Champion in Horseshoes? I gotta ask Is horseshoes a sport? anything activity played at Family BBQ's by men over 50 is not a sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Is horseshoes a sport? The horseshoes's doing all the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I believe Sam McDowell hit 103 MPH, and I know Eric Threets, SFG prospect, hit 103 MPH in EST a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 http://www.baseball-almanac.com/articles/f...-baseball.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Dude, that Jonny Bench story is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Steve "LaLoosh" Dalkowski. No contest. Estimated to be anywhere from 103 to 110 mph occasionally while in the minors. Ryan Express against the White Sox. Sam McDowell might have topped 100 on a few occaisions. Sandy Koufax. Walter Johnson. Mark Wholers is said to have reached 103 during a ST game. Bunch of relievers topped 99-100 at least once, including Wagner, Koch, Farnsworth and Anderson. People don't realize that speed tests have been around since 1913 - starting from the suprisingly reliable "motorcycle" test. Waaay before the radar gun they could gauge speeds fairly accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 JR Richards of the Astros threw over 100 MPH many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I heard Sidd Finch went over 130 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 101.9 mph- Nolan Ryan. There are stories about Wagner, I think, hitting 103 mph, but it was on a quick gun. I have never heard anyone "officially" topping Nolan. Says 100.9 in the article Cheat posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I heard Sidd Finch went over 130 mph That was Jennie Finch silly, she should break camp with the Brewers next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 / Thread jack In grabbing Walter Ray's pic (shouldn't he be in a NASCAR race with a name like Walter Ray Williams) I discovered the multi-talented PBA bowler is also a 4-time world and 17-time California Champion in Horseshoes? I gotta ask Is horseshoes a sport? i'd classify Horseshoes more as a skill than a sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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