fastball

• Ein Wurf im Baseball, der mit maximaler Geschwindigkeit ausgeführt wird und oft der schnellste und wichtigste Wurf im Repertoire eines Pitchers ist.

A type of pitch in baseball thrown with maximum velocity, often the fastest and most basic pitch in a pitcher's repertoire.

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   In baseball, a pitch thrown with maximum velocity toward the batter.

   Fastball

   • The pitcher threw a fastball that clocked at 98 miles per hour.
   • He struck out the batter with a high fastball.
   • A good fastball requires both speed and control.

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