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'It's 100 or die': How throwing 100 mph went from a novelty to the norm in MLB

'It's 100 or die': How throwing 100 mph went from a novelty to the norm in MLB

Summary

Throwing a baseball at 100 miles per hour (mph) has become much more common in Major League Baseball (MLB). Pitchers reaching this speed used to be rare, but now many can throw that fast.

Key Facts

  • Throwing 100 mph on the radar gun is seen as a sign of skill for baseball pitchers.
  • The number of pitchers who can throw at or above 100 mph has increased a lot in recent years.
  • Reaching 100 mph used to be a rare achievement in MLB.
  • Improvements in training, technology, and scouting have helped more players reach these speeds.
  • The high speed has become almost a standard for top pitchers today.
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