He swung late on the fastball. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
At this level, a fastball is a home run, basically. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Nuveman: Nothing soft about this game] Reference
If he can properly locate it, his fastball is a good pitch against the Sox. From Wordnik.com. [Scout's take: Cook vs. Lester in Game 4] Reference
The term "fastball" is used loosely: His "heater" topped out at 88, according to the San Jose. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
My fastball is back to what it was (clocking 96 mph). From Wordnik.com. [Chicago White Sox Team Report] Reference
When he has those working his fastball is more effective. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
"His fastball is very explosive," Florida catcher Charles. From Wordnik.com. [National League Baseball - Cubs vs. Marlins] Reference
His fastball is not very hittable on the high school level. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - The second look: Five more golden nugget QBs] Reference
Rivera's fastball is exceptional in its velocity and movement. From Wordnik.com. [Cover story] Reference
His fastball is in the 97 - to 98-mph range with late movement. From Wordnik.com. [Top minor leaguers for each MLB team] Reference
His fastball is in the mid-90s and at times, it drops 6 inches. From Wordnik.com. [Martinez short-circuits NL's power] Reference
"He's been throwing his changeup in fastball counts on his own,". From Wordnik.com. [National League Major League Baseball - Milwaukee vs. Cincinnati] Reference
"Locating my fastball is what I've gotten better at," Lewis said. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Anderson said he hit a fastball from the Giants 'Livan Hernandez. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Steady Anderson celebrates with family] Reference
Mid-90s fastball is back; held his own against top hitting teams. From Wordnik.com. [Trade deadline deals have impact on fantasy values] Reference
Also like Neugebauer, he's not always sure where that fastball is going. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Ranked at bottom, but all hope is not lost] Reference
Bobby Valentine noted that Chen's fastball is better than he's ever seen it. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - National League East] Reference
At barely 6-feet tall, his fastball is surprisingly close to triple digits. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Taking a look at first-round picks] Reference
When a big-league fastball is on the way, you must do far more than just blink. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - The hardest: Getting bat to meet ball] Reference
"I got my fastball up, you can't survive when your fastball is up," said Wilson. From Wordnik.com. [American League Baseball - Angels vs. Devil Rays] Reference
"The fastball is the most important pitch in the developmental phase," Cal says. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Ripkens help coaches help youngsters learn basics] Reference
His mid-90s fastball is useful primarily in that it sets up his off-speed pitches. From Wordnik.com. [For CC, Weight Is Just a Number] Reference
I think my fastball is like two or three miles an hour slower than what it should be. From Wordnik.com. [American League - Major League Baseball - Minnesota vs. Seattle] Reference
Holliday has the most trouble with a hard, tailing fastball from a right-handed pitcher. From Wordnik.com. [Scout's take: Colorado Rockies lineup analysis] Reference
He has the stuff and his mid-90s and up fastball is as good as any in the Rangers system. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - 50 pitchers you need to know] Reference
At this stage of his career, his fastball is not great, but he knows other ways to get outs. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
His fastball is in the upper 90s, and he has managed to stop getting it too high in the zone. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Pitchers must prepare for hostile ballpark] Reference
Having a high-90s fastball is wonderful, but unless you can move it around, you will be pounded. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - El Duque's trick pitch is finally solved] Reference
Though his fastball is only in the upper 80s, he has a good curve and changeup and great control. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - AL prospects worth following] Reference
Howard's fastball is among the best in the organization, topping out between 96-98 miles per hour. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Padres 2002 prospect report] Reference
The fastball is the most common type of pitch thrown. From Wordnik.com. [The Hardball Times] Reference
Lack of a wrinkle on the fastball has been a concern. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The fastball is the beginning and end of most at-bats. From Wordnik.com. [DRaysBay] Reference
Richmond agreed that the location of his fastball was a little off. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
Strasburg relied on his curveball early because his fastball was a bit wild. From Wordnik.com. [The Seattle Times] Reference
"His fastball was a little short from what I've seen on TV, but he had a good handle on it.". From Wordnik.com. Reference
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