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When I was a sophomore in HS our coach had a pitcher from the local college (where Splittorf came from) come out and throw batting practice one time.
I was in the on deck circle when he warmed up. It was hot and we all had our shirts off. It was also back in the day when all the cool guys wore gold chains. I remember the guy getting in the batters box and the first pitch this college guy throws is a wild fast ball. The batter threw himself backwards and the ball clipped his gold chain. Between him going backwards and the speed of the ball the chain broke and landed at my feet where I was standing.
I about crapped my pants and when it was my turn to bat I can't even tell you I remember batting.
After that, there was only one guy in our city that could throw 90mph and I successfully fouled one off before striking out the one time I faced him.
A 90 mph fastball is crazy.
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