What happened to Robb Nen?
He currently works in the Giants’ front office as a special assistant to General Manager Farhan Zaidi. Nen pitched for the Florida Marlins (1993–97); in 1997, Nen won the World Series championship with the Marlins.
How fast did Robb Nen throw?
102.0 mph
| In Order by Fastest Observed Speed (Listing Has Only The Fastest Known Speed by the Pitcher) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Radar Speed | Location |
| Robb Nen | 102.0 mph | Jacobs Field |
| Henry Rodriguez ^ | 102.0 mph | The Coliseum |
| Justin Verlander * † | 102.0 mph | Comerica Park |
What pitches did Robb Nen throw?
His signature pitch, a slider, was nicknamed “The Terminator.” It looked like a fastball until it broke straight down at the plate at a velocity of up to 92 mph.
Is Robb Nen in the Hall of Fame?
Robb Nen is next eligible for the Hall of Fame via the Today’s Game Era Committee in 2023.
How hard did Robb Nen throw?
Robb Nen: 102 MPH In 1997 Rob Nen recorded a velocity of 102 MPH. Nen was closing games for the Florida Marlins in 1997 when he recorded this historic pitch.
When did Troy Percival retire?
– UC Riverside Baseball head coach, former Highlander pitching star and Major League Baseball pitching legend, Troy Percival, announced his resignation as head coach of the Highlanders, today, Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Who does Blake Treinen play?
Los Angeles DodgersBlake Treinen / Current team (#49 / Pitcher)
Who pitched the fastest pitch ever?
Ben Joyce
So, Ben Joyce threw the fastest pitch in the history of baseball (ever) earlier.. wow.. Per UT, Ben Joyce’s fastball of 105.5 mph against Auburn would be the second-fastest recorded pitch in Major League Baseball, 0.3 mph behind Aroldis Chapman. Chapman threw 105.8 mph on Sept. 24, 2010.
Where is Troy Percival now?
After his retirement from major league baseball, Percival worked as a volunteer pitching coach for Riverside Poly High School in Riverside (2010-12), and for the past two seasons has been the head coach at his high school alma mater, Moreno Valley High School.
What position does Troy Percival play?
He batted . 203 in his only season as a catcher with the Boise Hawks and was converted to a pitcher when coaches noticed that his return throws to the mound were actually faster than the pitches he caught. He made his Major League debut as a reliever in 1995, and was mostly used as a setup man for Lee Smith.