MLB Fastest Pitch Speed Comparison (Statcast MPH)
How fast are MLB's fastest pitches? Compare 10 official fastest Statcast pitch speeds, Hicks at 104.3 mph to Chapman at 105.8 mph with tracked dates listed.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman 105.8 record Fastest here. Guinness record. | 105.8 mph | CIN Sep 24 2010 vs Padres | MLB.com Statcast history Sep 2026: Chapman 105.8 |
| Chapman 105.7 Yankees Second fastest. | 105.7 mph | NYY Jul 18 2016 vs Orioles | MLB.com Jun 2026 Misiorowski recap: Chapman 105.7 |
| Joyce 105.5 Angels Fastest strikeout pitch tracked. | 105.5 mph | LAA Sep 3 2024 vs Dodgers | MLB.com Sep 2024: Joyce 105.5 strikeout |
| Misiorowski 105.5 Brewers Fastest by a starter. | 105.5 mph | MIL Jun 26 2026 vs Cubs | MLB.com Jun 27 2026: Misiorowski 105.5 |
| Hicks 105.0 Cardinals Two 105 pitches same Herrera AB. | 105 mph | STL May 20 2018 vs Phillies | MLB.com May 2018: Hicks two 105 pitches same AB |
| Duran 104.8 Twins Fastest of 2023. | 104.8 mph | MIN Jul 19 2023 at Mariners | MLB.com Jul 2023: Duran 104.8 |
| Duran 104.6 May Distinct date from June twin. | 104.6 mph | MIN May 24 2023 vs Giants | MLB.com May 2023: Duran 104.6 |
| Duran 104.6 June Matched May mark. | 104.6 mph | MIN Jun 2 2023 vs Guardians | MLB.com Jun 2023: Duran 104.6 back to back |
| Hicks 104.3 2019 Distinct date from 2023 twin. | 104.3 mph | STL May 31 2019 final throw | MLB.com Jul 2022: Hicks 104.3 |
| Hicks 104.3 2023 Shortest here. | 104.3 mph | WSH Jun 19 2023 at Nationals | MLB.com Jun 2023: Hicks 104.3 to Thomas |
About this converter
MLB pitch tracking era speeds run 104.3 to 105.8 mph on Statcast records. Hicks 104.3 rows from 2019 and 2023 open as distinct dated pitches. Duran 104.6 May and June 2023 follow as separate back to back marks with Duran 104.8 above as fastest of 2023. Hicks 105.0 from May 2018 covers two pitches in one Herrera at bat. Misiorowski and Joyce at 105.5 tie next, Misiorowski fastest by a starter in 2026 and Joyce fastest strikeout pitch in 2024. Chapman 105.7 Yankees and 105.8 Reds top; the 105.8 from 2010 revised from 105.1 PITCHf/x under Statcast holds the Guinness record. Twelve pitches at 105 plus exist since 2008 with Chapman holding all but three.
How to use it
Pick two pitches and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first pitch speed, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds mph or kmh. Try Chapman 105.8 against Hicks 104.3 to see the fastest against the cut floor.
Only individually dated pitches appear; no unsourced ranking fills rows 7 to 12. Same speed rows on different dates are distinct pitches and state their dates. Hicks two 105 pitches came in one Herrera at bat and share one row. PITCHf/x to Statcast revisions are noted where they apply.
FAQ
What is the fastest MLB pitch?
105.8 mph by Aroldis Chapman in 2010, Guinness record.
How many pitches hit 105?
Twelve since 2008. Chapman holds all but three.
What is fastest by a starter?
105.5 mph by Misiorowski in 2026.
Where are these speeds from?
MLB.com Statcast history with Baseball Savant and AP cross check.
Sources
- MLB.com Statcast speediest plays history Sep 2026 (105 plus counts)
- MLB.com game recaps: Chapman 2010 and 2016, Joyce 2024, Misiorowski 2026
- MLB.com game recaps: Hicks 2018 and 2023, Duran May June and July 2023
- Guinness World Records: fastest baseball pitch Chapman 105.8
Last verified: 2026-10-06 · 10 entries
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