Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman is one of the most powerful pitchers in baseball, and he’s earned a bunch of awards because of it. He’s an eight‑time All-Star, a two‑time World Series champion, and he’s even won the AL Reliever of the Year twice. Throughout his career, he’s played for several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and now the Boston Red Sox. Chapman is famous for throwing insanely fast pitches—his fastest was 105.8 mph, which is the fastest pitch ever recorded in MLB history. He usually relies on his very fast fastball and a nasty slider, and his explosive, powerful throwing motion makes him one of the most intimidating pitchers to face.