The Fastest Pitcher Ever, and It’s Not Who You Think

I found an interesting article about a little-known pitcher from the 1950s and 1960s named Steve Dalkowski. Everyone who saw him pitch said he was absolutely the fastest pitcher they’d ever seen, faster than Ryan, Feller, or any of the other fireballers who might come to mind. Unfortunately his speed was all he had; his control was nonexistant. For his career, he averaged 6.2 hits and 12.6 strikeouts per 9 innings (!) in the minors, but also 12.2 walks, which prevented him from ever reaching the big leagues.