2026 MLB Fastball Velocity LeadersAs of
Live top 5 by fastball velocity from real Statcast data, refreshed nightly.
| # | Pitcher | Team | Fastball Velocity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Miller | SD | 101.4 mph |
| 2 | Ben Joyce | LAA | 101.0 mph |
| 3 | Edgardo Henriquez | LAD | 100.7 mph |
| 4 | Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | 100.6 mph |
| 5 | Jhoan Duran | PHI | 100.5 mph |
See the 2026 MLB Fastball Velocity Leaders: the full ranked list of every qualified pitcher with team, position, and card rating.
Who threw the hardest in MLB in 2026?
Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres had the highest average four-seam fastball velocity of the 2026 regular season, 101.4 mph. The ranking requires at least 100 four-seam fastballs thrown in the season, so a pitcher with a handful of outings cannot top it. Ben Joyce (Los Angeles Angels, 101.0), Edgardo Henriquez (Los Angeles Dodgers, 100.7), Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee Brewers, 100.6) and Jhoan Duran (Philadelphia Phillies, 100.5) were the only others averaging 100 mph or more. The full list is on the 2026 MLB fastball velocity leaderboard. See all MLB Statcast leaderboards →
2026 average four-seam fastball velocity leaders (final regular season)
| Rank | Pitcher | Team | Avg four-seam velocity (mph) | Four-seamers thrown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Miller | Padres | 101.4 | 555 |
| 2 | Ben Joyce | Angels | 101.0 | 174 |
| 3 | Edgardo Henriquez | Dodgers | 100.7 | 333 |
| 4 | Jacob Misiorowski | Brewers | 100.6 | 1,677 |
| 5 | Jhoan Duran | Phillies | 100.5 | 265 |
| 6 | Andrés Muñoz | Mariners | 99.8 | 409 |
| 7 | Adrian Morejon | Padres | 99.5 | 187 |
| 8 | Alex McFarlane | Phillies | 99.4 | 134 |
| 9 | Daniel Palencia | Cubs | 99.2 | 317 |
| 10 | Jordan Hicks | White Sox | 99.1 | 184 |
Source: MLB Statcast, 2026 regular season, four-seam fastballs only (sinkers and cutters are not included), pitchers with at least 100 four-seamers. Misiorowski threw 1,677 four-seamers, far more than anyone else in the top five.
One name is missing by design. Justin Martinez (Arizona Diamondbacks) averaged 101.6 mph on his four-seamers, but he threw only 84 of them in 2026 (13.1 innings), below the 100-pitch floor, so he is not ranked. MLB Statcast's pitch-arsenal table, which only requires 100 total pitches, does list him first.
How is fastball velocity measured?
Fastball velocity is measured by MLB's Statcast system using Hawk-Eye optical tracking cameras installed in every ballpark since 2020. The published figure is release velocity, the speed of the ball as it leaves the pitcher's hand. The Legends Deck board averages four-seam fastball speed over the whole season.
Why does velocity matter, and where does it stop mattering?
Velocity is a strong signal of strikeout stuff, but it is not the whole picture. The whiff rate leaderboard shows which pitchers turn velocity into swings and misses: in 2026 Mason Miller led it at 45.3% among pitchers with at least 100 batters faced. Command and pitch mix decide whether a hard fastball becomes outs.
How does velocity translate to Legends Deck card ratings?
The Velocity attribute on every Legends Deck pitcher card is derived from real Statcast fastball velocity, one of several inputs alongside command, pitch mix and stamina. Browse the card directory for current ratings, or open the fastball velocity leaderboard for the live list.
