Ben Joyce Throws 105.5 mph Fastball
Ben Joyce Throws 105.5 mph Fastball
Ben Joyce Throws 105.5 mph Fastball
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Los Angeles Angels rookie reliever Ben Joyce threw a record-breaking 105.5 mph fastball, striking out Tommy Edman of the Dodgers. This pitch is the fastest strikeout pitch recorded in the pitch-tracking era, which began in 2008, and is the third-fastest pitch ever, with only Aroldis Chapman's 105.8 mph and 105.7 mph pitches surpassing it. Joyce has been a standout in an otherwise disappointing season for the Angels, posting a 2.08 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 34.2 innings. The Angels have started using him as a closer, a role in which he has excelled since the trade deadline. Despite the team's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers, Joyce's performance provides hope for the future.

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