Fastest pitch recorded (MLB)
The current fastest pitch recorded (mlb) record is 105.8 mph, held by Aroldis Chapman, set on September 24, 2010. Last checked October 10, 2026.
105.8
mph
Aroldis Chapman
- Holder
- Aroldis Chapman
- Record
- 105.8 mph
- Metric
- 170.3 km/h
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Date set
- September 24, 2010
- Recognized by
- Major League Baseball
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- MLB.com Speediest plays in statcast history
- SABR September reds aroldis chapman tops mph for fastest pitch ever recorded
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