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Pitching is a position of skill, strategy and accuracy. Even as the position continues to evolve, the fastest pitcher in the league continues to fascinate fans, a question that arises as pitchers hit his triple figures in a row in the modern game. How hard can a human throw?<\/p>\n

The fastest pitch ever recorded in MLB belongs to Aroldis Chapman. Dubbed the “Cuban Missile,” Chapman hit a pitch of 105.8 mph on Sept. 24, 2010. <\/p>\n

The record for the fastest pitch in history may continue to be broken as pitchers continue to throw harder and harder.<\/p>\n

“Aroldis Chapman, 105.1 mph fastball (2010)” – Rob Friedman<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Three pitchers averaged over 100 mph on fastballs during the 2022 season, and two others were close to breaking triple digits. Let’s take a closer look at the five fastest pitchers in MLB last season.<\/p>\n\n

#1 Joan Duran was the fastest pitcher in MLB last season (100.8 mph)<\/h2>\n

It was a memorable rookie season for Joan Duran and the Minnesota Twins. The 24-year-old from the Dominican Republic has pitched 67.2 innings and eight saves for the Twins as he set a record of 2-4. He also had 89 strikeouts while posting a 1.86 ERA.<\/p>\n

The electric right-hander averaged 100.8 mph with his fastball last season. Dur\u00e1n may find himself in a closer role for the Twins in 2023 after struggling after Jorge Lopez acquired him from the Baltimore Orioles.<\/p>\n

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That’s right, Joan Durand is throwing 103.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

That’s right, Joan Durand is throwing 103. https:\/\/t.co\/PAQmUKdL7F<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

“You see, Joan Duran is throwing 103.” -MLB<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

#2 Andr\u00e9s Munoz, 100.2 mph<\/h2>\n

Andres Munoz enjoyed a true breakout season last season with the Seattle Mariners. The hardball right-hander averaged the second-fastest pitch last year, finishing his year with an average fastball speed of 100.2 mph.<\/p>\n

Munoz became a key member of the Mariners’ bullpen, helping Seattle reach the postseason for the first time since 2001. The emergence of 23-year-old Mu\u00f1oz also allowed the team to turn over his fellow reliever Eric Swanson to his Toronto Blue Jays.<\/p>\n\n

#3 Jordan Hicks, 100.1mph<\/h2>\n

Jordan Hicks, the last pitcher to average triple figures, struggled with the St. Louis Cardinals. Unlike Joan Duran and Andr\u00e9s Mu\u00f1oz, Hicks had a difficult season, going 3-6 with a 4.84 ERA with the Cardinals.<\/p>\n

He averaged over 100 mph on his fastball, but his ERA left St. Louis much to be desired. He struck out 63 in 61.1 innings.<\/p>\n

“Jordan Hicks is doing a wiffle ball move!” – St. Louis Cardinals<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

#4 Emmanuel Krace, 99.9 mph<\/h2>\n

You might think MLB statisticians would only give him a 0.1 mph increase, but Emmanuel Crace averaged 99.9 mph on his fastball in 2022. He had 42 saves last season, leading the MLB.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old was a force when he entered the game out of the bullpen. In 72.2 innings, Kress had 42 saves and he had 77 strikeouts, while Cleveland he posted a 1.36 ERA with the Guardians.<\/p>\n

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@MLB Network<\/a> Emmanuel Claes and Edwin Diaz.<\/p>\n

huge gap.<\/p>\n

everyone else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

@MLB Network<\/a> Emmanuel Crace and Edwin Diaz.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

“Emmanuel Claes and Edwin Diaz. Big gap. Everybody else.” – Lamor<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

#5 Ryan Helsley, 99.6 mph<\/h2>\n

The fifth and final pitcher on this list, Ryan Helsley, averaged 99.6 mph on a fastball last year for the St. Louis Cardinals. His second Cardinal on this list, Helsley enjoyed a better season than his teammate Jordan Hicks, posting a staggering 1.25 ERA.<\/p>\n

He has the slowest average fastball speed on this list, but last season he recorded the fastest pitch in MLB. The 28-year-old reached 104 mph on a fastball against his San Diego Padres’ Josh his Bell. He also recorded 103.4 mph, 103.2 mph and 102.9 mph (twice).<\/p>\n

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