Fan who threw 96 mph at in-stadium radar booth signs contract with A's

[cincinnatikid513]

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/sports/mlb/rockies/2019/08/02/mlb-nathan-patterson-fan-96-mph-signs-athletics/1898405001/

[jjgold]

Interesting story

Kid has a live arm


I doubt he makes it even in minors

[Rich Boy]

Lol thats with a crow hop, kid wont even smell double A

[funnyb25]

Cool story

[Mr KLC]

Rooting for the kid.

[TheMoneyShot]

Still an impressive story. Hope he makes it.

[clockwise1965]

Great story. Good for him!

[lonegambler23]

thats such bs. he took too many steps

[funnyb25]

[gummo]

Hundreds of Schmoes can throw mid 90's but probably 1% can actually pitch.

[pavyracer]

I would have been more impressed if he have never pitched in his life before. The guy was a high school pitcher.