(08-22-2022, 01:03 PM)BostonCard Wrote: Who was the first major league pitcher to have his pitch speed measured during a game?
Whi holds the record for most base hits in a game?
BC
And a follow-up to Mick. Which pitcher holds the record for most pitches in an inning? His manager should be a surprise to no one.
BC
Walter Johnson, I think. Eppa Rixey? Van Lingle Mungo? Pretty sure it was Walter Johnson, and I think it was 92.something miles per hour. I also seem to recall that at the time, they measured the pitch as it crossed the plate, whereas the current MLB Statcast system measures speed when it leaves the pitcher's hand. A pitch slows down by about 1 mph every seven feet.
Most base hits is seven, about six players have done it including Stennett and Brandon Crawford. Only two have done it in a nine inning game, I think, and I believe Wilbert Robinson was the first.
Most pitches by a pitcher? My guess would be a pitcher that depended on off-speed, not a knuckleballer, no fastball to speak of, but a quality pitcher, so lots of foul balls. I'lll guess Barry Zito, later years. As a Giant.
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