Mason Miller made his All-Star Game debut Tuesday night, and the Oakland A's closer left quite an impression. His dominant three-up, three-down inning included two strikeouts of perennial All-Stars and the fastest pitch thrown in the history of the MLB All-Star Game.
Miller entered the game in the top of the fifth inning and quickly retired Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte on a fly out. He then faced Shohei Ohtani in a battle many had hoped for, striking out the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger out on a nasty slider.
Mason Miller strikes out Shohei Ohtani! 🔥 #AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/IjMAngWReE
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Then, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner stepped into the box and Miller greeted him with a 103.6-mph fastball. It was the fastest pitch at an All-Star Game in the pitch-tracking era, which began in 2008.
Mason Miller throws the fastest #AllStarGame pitch in the pitch-tracking era (2008) at 103.6 MPH. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ro32W0c70S
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Yes, he missed with the pitch, but followed it up with a 101.9-mph fastball Turner couldn't catch up to. He struck the three-time All-Star out on a full count after unleashing five pitchers thrown at 101.9 mph or higher in the at-bat.
All told, Miller hit triple digits eight times in the 12 pitches he threw. The 25-year-old was nothing short of electric.
Miller entered the 2024 MLB All-Star Game with a record of 1-1, a 2.27 ERA, a WHIP of 0.86 and 70 strikeouts against 14 walks in 39 2/3 innings. He also has 15 saves in 17 opportunities. Oakland has a good one.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mason Miller Throws Fastest Pitch in MLB All-Star Game History.
