The Detroit Tigers reliever was renowned for his velocity, and proved it in the 2006 ALCS with Hall of Fame first baseman Frank Thomas at the plate – chucking a fastball that nearly hit 105 mph.

Zumaya averaged 98.5 mph from 2007-2010. Due to multiple injuries, he retired in 2014 after not pitching in a game since 2010.

Fun Fact: Zumaya once hurt his wrist from playing too much guitar hero

In a weird promotion by Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith in 1946, a borrowed photo-electric cell device (used to measure speed of artillery rounds) measured Bob Feller’s velocity before the game.

His fastest pitch was recorded at 98.6 mph, but this was the speed at the plate. When averaged out to today’s standard 50 feet from the plate, the best estimate stands at 107.6 mph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMPxpOapRuU

Feller on the experience from Now Pitching, Bob Feller:

Clark Griffith… announced that I would throw some pitches through a special photoelectric measuring device at home plate so my fastball could be clocked in those days before radar guns. He announced the test a week before the Indians came to Washington, and he had a large crowd in his ball park the night of the test. Mr. Griffith came in… He told me it was about time to get out there and start throwing smoke. I told him as soon as he paid me for it. I asked him for $1,000 and settled for $700 before leaving the clubhouse to do it.

For my 700 bucks, I threw several balls through an opening in that photoelectric machine, and 31,000 fans watched almost in silence as they awaited the announcement of the speeds recorded by the machine, which came from Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland.

The king of strikeouts, Nolan Ryan, also holds the velocity crown. The Ryan Express holds the record for career strikeouts (5,714) and no-hitters (7) in large part because he threw hard.

The pitch in question happened on August 20, 1974 when Ryan played for the California Angels. It was recorded at 100.9 mph at 10 feet from the plate. This, when averaged out to today’s standard 50 feet from the plate, is best estimated at the incredible number of 108.1 mph, but we will never know the exact speed.

Note: the above gif is not the 108.1 mph pitch

There is some controversy as many people consider Chapman’s 105 mph fireball to be the fastest pitch ever due to the adjusted numbers of Ryan and Feller.

Regardless, Chapman can throw gas – his fastballs averaged 98.3 mph over his first four seasons in the league.

Check out the record pitch to Tony Gwynn Jr. below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjgvu4wWCxM&t=0m31s

Note: In 2011 he threw a pitch that hit 106 mph on the stadium radar, though Pitch F/X registered it at “only” 105

Yordano’s first start of his rookie season – and fourth career start – on April 8, 2014 had him coming out throwing heat.

He averaged 99.5 mph over the course of his 6 inning, no decision against the Rays where he allowed no runs, two hits and zero walks while striking out six.

The Royals ended up losing 1-0 despite Ventura’s impressive display. His 102+ mph heater is shown below.

Fun Fact: Ventura did this while wearing teammate Jeremy Guthrie’s glove

Celebrities, especially ones as popular as the King of Pop, get endless attention from the media and paparazzi.

The press curates an image that serves as a constant reminder of who they are, though it may not be consistent with the actual person’s characteristics. That’s enough to drive anyone crazy and want to escape.

The electric eyes may symbolize a digital image (e.g. television) or the flashing of cameras.

Like many celebrities, Jackson was taken advantage of for his money and fame, despite his desire to find and cherish someone he loved.

MJ was married twice, both ending in divorce. The first was to Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie, whom he married in 1994. It lasted just 18 months and Presley later claimed “I didn’t understand my relationship with him.”

In 1996, he married Debbie Rowe and had two children with her before she filed for divorce in 1999. She received $8 million, a Beverly Hills house and more in the settlement.

The hustle and bustle of cities attract people looking for opportunity in love, fame, wealth etc. However, this larger stage makes it harder to stand out from the multitudes of people.