Velocity has always been part of the New York Yankees’ mystique. From historic fireballers to today’s bullpen arms, speed on the mound carries a special weight in the Bronx, where a pitch’s sizzle can electrify an entire stadium.
In recent seasons, radar guns at Yankee Stadium have often become as much a spectacle as the scoreboard itself. Every blazing fastball is met with gasps, cheers and comparisons to legends who once defined the franchise.
Yet in a roster filled with power arms, only one can hold the title of fastest. That distinction sparks debates among fans, analysts and stat trackers alike—reminding everyone that pure speed remains one of MLB’s greatest thrills.
The fastest pitch in Yankees history: Who holds the record?
When it comes to sheer velocity in the Bronx, Aroldis C