It's not just triple-digit velocity. Jacob Misiorowski might be throwing the best fastball in baseball history

Jacob Misiorowski is regularly throwing 100 mph or more. That's only part of the reason for his success.
Major League Baseball

Scouts thought Murakami wouldn't handle MLB velo. He's proven them wrong

When Munetaka Murakami was coming to the Major Leagues, the scouting reports all cited one big concern: that he wouldn't be ...
Athlon Sports

Tom’s Pitching Lab: The Four-Seam Is Dying and Here is What Pitchers Are Throwing Instead, and Who to Buy.

Pitchers cutting four-seam fastballs require different fantasy evaluations; replacement pitch and ERA-xERA alignment reveal true buy and sell opportunities. The four-seam fastball is the most popular ...
Athlon Sports

Cam Schlittler’s Fastball Monoculture: How Long Before Hitters Catch Up?

Cam Schlittler’s fastball-heavy dominance tests whether elite velocity and command can outrun fatigue and lineup adjustments through deeper outings. Cam Schlittler in 2026 is mowing down hitters ...