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Shohei Ohtani threw his fastest MLB pitch at 101.7 mph to Vinnie Pasquantino, who humorously noted that Ohtani's career fastest pitch was 102 mph, also to Pasquantino. After the game, Pasquantino joked about needing to talk to Ohtani about his fast pitches, highlighting the amusing coincidence.
Shohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his MLB career at 101.7 mph during his third start of the 2025 season, helping the Dodgers secure a win against the Royals. This pitch was also the hardest thrown by a Dodger this season, marking a significant milestone in his return to pitching after elbow surgery.
Karlyn Pickens of Tennessee set an NCAA record with a 79.4 mph pitch during the Women's College World Series, as Tennessee faces Florida in an elimination game, with the match televised on ESPN.
Pittsburgh's Mason Miller set a record by throwing the hardest pitch in MLB All-Star Game history at 103.6 mph, while fellow Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes also impressed with a scoreless first inning. Despite their efforts, the National League lost to the American League 5-3.
Oakland A's closer Mason Miller made a historic MLB All-Star Game debut by throwing the fastest pitch in the event's history at 103.6 mph, striking out two perennial All-Stars, including Shohei Ohtani, in a dominant inning.