What is the fastest speed you've seen reported so far this year (in mph)? Where did you see it recorded, ie; ESPN, Flosports, Grandpa radar??? Monica Abbot is still credited with the fastest speed recorded for a female fastpitch player (77mph back in 2012, not sure what that speed was measured with, Jugs, etc.). Today's current collegiate pitchers seem to be cruising at 72-74mph, I watched Montana Fouts hit 76 several times this past weekend according to ESPN.
Is this velocity being exaggerated even more than it has in the past or do you feel it's accurate? I'm sure that better training, better coaching and mechanics are having an impact but...
Is this velocity being exaggerated even more than it has in the past or do you feel it's accurate? I'm sure that better training, better coaching and mechanics are having an impact but...