I used to be able to get around on a 90mph fastball from both sides of the plate

[70 Mach 1]

well. that was 1986.
flash forward last saturday at the batting cages. I was watching the kids hit very fast pitch. 90-95 MPH
I wouldn't dare try it. all i saw was a yellow tracer. never did see the ball. and yes, i had my glasses on.
then the pop off the back blanket was a bit scary.

FWIW i stepped into medium slow at 45-50 mph. I was able to hit that from both sides. that made me feel somewhat good

but now my rib cage hurts. it sucks getting old.

only silver lining is i'm not broke anymore

 

[The~Kid]

Honestly that wasn’t all that bad for back in the 80s and better than average I figure.


I hear speed guns measured the velo differently back then closer to the plate so you can add 3-5mph on top of that 90mph back in the 80s if you used a speed gun for reference.

 

[The~Kid]

Honestly that is a lot better than average for the 80s……



Good stuff and hats off to that yo ^_^