@stak5: Al Leiter reveals the truth about radar guns and why it seems like pitchers today throw so much faster. The former pitcher explains that guns used to sit behind home plate, while newer tracking systems measure speed closer to release. He says a pitcher releasing the ball roughly six feet out gets a higher reading than the old method would show. Leiter says that change gave nearly every pitcher a bump of about a mile and a half per hour. He tells it with experience, giving fans context on how technology changed the way velocity is compared across eras.

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lululemondude
Lululemondude :
They just refuse to admit the athletes now are better than before. The mechanics of today's game are much more efficient. By their logic Nolan Ryan is throwing 110+mph which isn't possible
2026-10-26 02:40:43
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rip8607
Rip86 :
Chasing velo is the #1 reason for arm injuries and pitch counts and the demise of pitchers who are now replaced by throwers. Fix the game at the youth level.
2026-10-26 01:48:39
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josef.bosch95
Josef Bosch :
Al needs a podcast or something. He’s a fun dude and a good interview.
2026-10-26 13:23:44
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blackmon.lee
Lee B :
they will never see a picture like Greg Maddox
2026-10-25 19:53:40
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alexpayner101010
Alex Payne :
So how did guys like scherzer and verlander throw harder pre Trackman. Love leiter but guys do throw harder today on average way more and it’s not bc the guns. Maybe the top guys like ryan and Randy we’re throwing 101 102
2026-10-26 04:13:51
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tj.hammer5
TJ Schwindy :
Jamie Moyer never worried about breaking 80
2026-10-26 13:37:02
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jxk197
JXK19 :
When they measured Nolan Ryan with the radar gun, it was targeted at the plate. Not from his release. Those are facts.
2026-10-25 21:42:18
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simperstein2023
beariemcberinstein :
Athletes level up. If Randy Johnson was born in 2000 he would be be throwing harder today than he did in the 90s.
2026-10-26 07:48:10
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user3117697991585
ddermunich89 :
John Smoltz threw hard when he was an all star reliever and then he would Pitch when he was a Cy Young pitcher
2026-10-26 13:06:50
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bradqueso
Brad Case :
I think some FB carry their velo differently
2026-10-26 12:05:03
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joshuahuntsman0
Joshua Huntsman :
My dad would NEVER let me even attempt to throw a curve ball when I was 10-13 years old. He said exactly what AL is saying now; your arm isn't meant for that action yet. Never understood it, but I threw fastballs only 🤷🏻‍♂️which is what led to me being so accurate because I never had off speed pitches
2026-10-26 08:38:29
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gesi1252
gesi :
they just needed ted lilly out of the league so they could raise those numbers. buddy was getting Ks at 88
2026-10-26 04:16:54
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yamsclub1
yamsclub1🇺🇸 :
Now it takes pitchers 30+ pitches to get out of an inning. Then bullpen game by the 4th. Imagine going to an NFL game and the starting quarterbacks didnt play after halftime? This is what baseball is now
2026-10-26 06:02:33
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bcpresto
bcpresto :
and this training to throw harder is why people cannot survive longer than 4 innings in most cases. starters never finish a game todsy, but 30 years ago they finished a good portion of games.
2026-10-26 11:42:11
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mikeskunes
Mike Skunes :
This breakdown by Al is the perfect example of how old heads can reasonably critique the current state of the game without coming off as a hater.
2026-10-26 03:53:10
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blattski11
blattski11 :
Al had that whole spiel about perceived velocity but failed to mention it’s measured separately in statcast. Thats not what is being shown during broadcasts.
2026-10-26 00:17:38
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jaredgibson02
Jared Gibson :
Al is cooking
2026-10-26 03:24:14
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therailbot
TheRailbot :
Stronger legs means faster throws
2026-10-26 04:09:56
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tc1074
carrfire :
I sat in the dugout all of 2000 and watched Mike McDougal throw 97-99 and it was straight gas. I’ve seen that “same velo” at college and big league games the last 5 years and McDougal without a doubt threw harder.
2026-10-26 02:25:24
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pittski08
user81748928263959263928277404 :
BRETT SABERHAGEN MENTIONED 🗣️
2026-10-25 22:06:10
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melaniehabert
melaniehabert :
He’s brilliant!
2026-10-26 01:26:30
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soulhunter1616
msutherland16 :
Facts
2026-10-26 13:00:32
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morandir835
Morandir835 :
Don't fear Armando. He doesn't know how to punch. Watch the tape. Rhodes on the other hand.
2026-10-26 16:34:33
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the_new_guy_
Himie :
master the knuckle ball. start K-ing batters. NO MATTER WHAT LEVEL. your welcome 🤝
2026-10-26 06:24:02
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r_u_b_i_x_007
R_u_b_i_x_007 :
❤️✨
2026-10-25 22:00:01
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