Major League Baseball Pitchers Set New Record for Fastball Velocity
Major League Baseball pitchers have set a new record for fastball velocity, averaging 94.8 mph, which is the sixth consecutive season to see an increase in speed.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 29, 2026 — Major League Baseball pitchers have established a new benchmark for fastball velocity, with the average speed reaching 94.8 miles per hour. This marks the sixth consecutive season in which pitchers have collectively seen an increase in their average fastball speeds.
The trend toward faster pitching has been consistent over the past several years, indicating a sustained evolution in the physical capabilities and training regimens of professional baseball pitchers. The precise factors contributing to this ongoing increase in velocity are multifaceted and subject to ongoing analysis within the sport.
While the specific data points for each preceding year of the six-season streak are not detailed in the summary, the consecutive nature of the increases highlights a significant and sustained development. The average velocity of 94.8 mph represents a new record in the league’s history concerning fastball speed.
Further details regarding the specific pitchers or teams that contributed most significantly to this average, or analysis from baseball executives or analysts on the implications of this sustained velocity increase, were not provided in the summary. The duration of this trend suggests a potential long-term shift in pitching dynamics within Major League Baseball.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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