1. 08-03-19 05:42 AM #1
    cincinnatikid513
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    Fan who threw 96 mph at in-stadium radar booth signs contract with A's

    cool story u can see the video half way down the page, 23 years old played high school ball throws 96mph at speed throw and gets a minor league contract by oakland


    https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...cs/1898405001/
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  2. 08-03-19 05:52 AM #2
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    Interesting story

    Kid has a live arm


    I doubt he makes it even in minors
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  3. 08-03-19 10:00 PM #3
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    Lol thats with a crow hop, kid wont even smell double A
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  4. 08-03-19 10:11 PM #4
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    Cool story
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  5. 08-03-19 10:14 PM #5
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    Rooting for the kid.
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  6. 08-03-19 10:15 PM #6
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    Still an impressive story. Hope he makes it.
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  7. 08-03-19 10:25 PM #7
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    Great story. Good for him!
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  8. 08-03-19 10:35 PM #8
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    thats such bs. he took too many steps
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  9. 08-03-19 10:50 PM #9
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  10. 08-03-19 11:12 PM #10
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    Hundreds of Schmoes can throw mid 90's but probably 1% can actually pitch.
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  11. 08-03-19 11:30 PM #11
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    I would have been more impressed if he have never pitched in his life before. The guy was a high school pitcher.
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