Mason Miller's 2026 average fastball velocity is 101.4 mph. That leads all qualified players, ranked #1 of 493 pitchers with 100+ four-seam fastballs. Source: MLB Statcast data, refreshed nightly.
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| # | Player | Team | Pos | Fastball Velocity mph | Card OVR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CL | 101.4 | 95 | View card › | ||
| 2 | RP | 101.0 | 63 | View card › | ||
| 3 | RP | 100.7 | 87 | View card › | ||
| 4 | SP | 100.6 | 97 | View card › | ||
| 5 | CL | 100.5 | 95 | View card › |
Average fastball velocity is the mean speed of a pitcher's four-seam fastball across all outings (sinkers, cutters and other fastball types are not included). Statcast captures each pitch off the TrackMan/Hawk-Eye radar in every MLB park, so the numbers are precise to a tenth of a mph. Elite relievers routinely sit 98+ mph; starters maintaining 96+ over a full outing are the rarest breed in the game. Pitchers need at least 100 four-seam fastballs thrown in the season (MLB's pitch-arsenal minimum).
Fastball velocity is the single strongest predictor of strikeout rate at the pitcher level, and velocity gains year-over-year almost always translate to performance gains. This leaderboard surfaces the arms that overwhelm hitters with pure stuff — the bullpen weapons and front-line starters whose margin for error is widest.
| Value | 101.4 mph |
|---|---|
| Rank | #1 of 493 pitchers with 100+ four-seam fastballs |
| Team | Padres |
| Source | MLB Statcast tracking data |
| Refresh | Nightly |