Fastball on Netflix

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Big Al 1992
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Searched but didn't see a separate thread in this, but due to some mentions in the Astro thread I checked it out. Really enjoyed it - especially since a few of my all time favorite players were interviewed - George Brett, Mike Schmidt, Verlander and Nolan Ryan.
JABQ04
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Great show. Also check out the Battered Basterds of Baseball on their too.
titanmaster_race
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phenomenal documentary
Quincey P. Morris
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Love that documentary. Feel bad for Steve Dalkowski every time I watch it. Love that Nolan is still likely the reigning speed champ though.
bigcat22
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Great documentary
astros4545
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I was born 100 years too late

I woulda smashed Walter Johnson and his 83 mph fastball
Quincey P. Morris
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I couldn't remember but his Wikipedia page says he was clocked at 91 at the munitions factory. Wasn't that the one where he was throwing through two fine mesh screens 15 feet apart the first of which was where the plate would be? I can't remember what his adjusted number was though.
Dallasag02
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Yeah, i thought they ultimately said it was faster than 83 and that the method they used was inaccurate? Maybe i need to watch again.
jackie childs
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Dallasag02 said:

Yeah, i thought they ultimately said it was faster than 83 and that the method they used was inaccurate? Maybe i need to watch again.
finally got around to watching this and really enjoyed it.

and yes, once they made the adjustments, Walter Johnson's 83mph fastball jumped to about 94mph.
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