fastball
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of fastball
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The Dodgers starter recovered well, striking out Bolte with a 96-mph fastball on the next pitch to end the inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Then, Ohtani threw a first-pitch fastball inside to Ryan Kreidler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Ohtani roped a first-pitch fastball to right field, clocking an exit velocity of 110.7-mph, into the glove of Twins outfielder Kody Clemens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
And Banda struck him out on a fastball that barely clipped the outside corner — and was initially called a ball, before a successful ABS challenge by Twins catcher Victor Caratini.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
I completely miss one of Cala’s pitches because I mix up the fastball and changeup signals...which gives the Red Devil on third base the perfect opportunity to steal home.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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