Angels' Ben Joyce Throws Fastest Strikeout Pitch Ever Tracked at 105.5 mph

Joyce's record-setting pitch against the Dodgers marks the highest velocity for a strikeout in MLB's pitch-tracking era.

Ben Joyce's 105.5 mph fastball is the fastest strikeout pitch recorded since pitch tracking began in 2008.
This pitch ties Joyce's own record from his college days at the University of Tennessee.
The pitch ranks as the third-fastest overall, behind Aroldis Chapman's 105.8 and 105.7 mph pitches.
Joyce has emerged as a key reliever for the Angels, posting a 2.08 ERA in his second MLB season.
The high-speed pitch was delivered during a high-stakes game against the Dodgers, contributing to a dramatic ninth inning.