MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: April 21, 2026, 8:30 AM ET
MLB Pitching Velocity Trends
The threshold for elite velocity has dramatically lowered as the number of pitchers consistently hitting 100 mph has exploded across Major League Baseball. Throwing triple digits, once a rarity, is now viewed as the absolute minimum standard needed to compete effectively against modern offensive power, reshaping bullpen construction league-wide as a necessity.