WATCH: Aaron Hicks throws a ball faster than 105 mph from outfield
The Yankees outfielder hosed a runner at the plate by unleashing a throw that measured 105.5 miles per hour.
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Matt Snyder
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1 min read
The Yankees are struggling right now, but left fielder Aaron Hicks provided a highlight-reel throw to stop the bleeding in the Athletics' three-run fourth:
Hicks' throw measured 105.5 miles per hour by MLB's Statcast. That is the highest throw ever recorded by the tool, which was lauched at the beginning of last season (via Bryan Hoch).
Unlike a pitcher, Hicks had the ability to crow-hop and gain some momentum heading into the throw, but 105-plus is 105-plus. It's off-the-charts amazing to throw it this hard from the outfield to home -- especially with enough accuracy to nail the runner, in this case Danny Valencia of the A's.
