MLB Pitchers Reach New Peak in Fastball Velocity, Setting Sixth Consecutive Record
Major League Baseball pitchers have set a new record for average fastball velocity, with four-seam fastballs averaging 94.8 mph this season, marking the sixth consecutive year for such a record.
Lubbock, TX, September 29, 2026 — Major League Baseball pitchers have once again pushed the boundaries of pitching speed, establishing a new record for average fastball velocity during the current season. Four-seam fastballs thrown by pitchers across the league are now averaging 94.8 miles per hour.
This significant mark represents the sixth consecutive year that Major League Baseball has recorded an increase in the average velocity of four-seam fastballs. The trend indicates a sustained upward trajectory in pitching speed across the league.
Specific details regarding the pitchers or teams contributing to this year’s record average, such as individual performances or team-specific velocity data, were not provided in the summary. The exact methodologies or contributing factors behind this ongoing trend of increasing velocity were also not detailed.
The data reflects a consistent pattern observed over the past several seasons, highlighting a continuous evolution in pitching capabilities and potentially in training or equipment associated with generating higher fastball speeds.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.
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