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08-14-2015, 07:26 PM
Aroldis Chapman
Just thought this was noteworthy. Out of the 100 fastest pitches thrown so far this season in the Major Leagues, Aroldis Chapman threw all 100 of them.
http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2015/08/14/1430...man-filter
I've stepped into a batting cage and swung at 90 mph fastballs. I fouled a couple of them off. I'm not sure I'd see a 100 mph pitch coming.
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08-14-2015, 07:51 PM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
(08-14-2015, 07:26 PM)zeprock Wrote: Just thought this was noteworthy. Out of the 100 fastest pitches thrown so far this season in the Major Leagues, Aroldis Chapman threw all 100 of them.
http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2015/08/14/1430...man-filter
I've stepped into a batting cage and swung at 90 mph fastballs. I fouled a couple of them off. I'm not sure I'd see a 100 mph pitch coming.
He's amazing
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08-14-2015, 09:28 PM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
(08-14-2015, 07:51 PM)gator1221 Wrote: He's amazing
+10000000
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08-15-2015, 12:33 AM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
its still fast in slomo lol
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08-15-2015, 09:36 PM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
(08-15-2015, 12:33 AM)alfredoleal2001 Wrote: its still fast in slomo lol
yeah, slow motion looks more like 90 mph, lol.
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08-16-2015, 06:34 AM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
(08-15-2015, 12:33 AM)alfredoleal2001 Wrote: its still fast in slomo lol
LOL
I don't think I could even hit it in slow motion!
Wow, Chapman was blessed with an incredible gift! What an arm ... And he's been fairly reliable and productive, too!
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08-16-2015, 09:36 AM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
It's too bad for the Reds that this guy isn't a starter because they could sure use it lol
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08-19-2015, 02:05 PM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
The Reds have good young arms. The rotation is all rookies right now who project to being quality starters, not to mention the 2 down in the minor league system who project to be top of the rotation guys.
They wanted to convert Chapman to a starter but after he tried it out in spring training a few years ago, he told them he preferred to stay in the closer role.
(08-16-2015, 09:36 AM)Nintari Wrote: It's too bad for the Reds that this guy isn't a starter because they could sure use it lol
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08-19-2015, 04:13 PM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
(08-16-2015, 09:36 AM)Nintari Wrote: It's too bad for the Reds that this guy isn't a starter because they could sure use it lol
Don't say that too loud. Rember Joba Chamberlain when every fan wanted him as a starter then he crashed and burned then blamed the head coach for putting him out too soon.
I hope Chapman stays healthy and continues doing well. He is on one of my favorite cards with Sandy and Clayton white whale 1/1
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08-19-2015, 05:25 PM
RE: Aroldis Chapman
(08-19-2015, 04:13 PM)waynetalger Wrote: Don't say that too loud. Rember Joba Chamberlain when every fan wanted him as a starter then he crashed and burned then blamed the head coach for putting him out too soon.
I hope Chapman stays healthy and continues doing well. He is on one of my favorite cards with Sandy and Clayton white whale 1/1
lol
All I'm saying is it's a terrible waste of talent. The reason Rivera will likely make it into the HOF as a closer is because he had games TO close.
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