Stephen Strasburg was great during his few starts with the Washington Nationals, with his live arm and media frenzy, but the real star pitcher might be a 22-year-old, 180-pound Cuban defector by the name of Aroldis Chapman.  Yes, Strasburg can throw 101 miles an hour, and occasionally touched 103, but Aroldis Chapman made his major league debut last night with a 103 MPH fastball after making his minor league exit on Friday with a 105 MPH fastball.

Yes, it was only one inning, but it was a perfect inning for the hardest-throwing player in Major League Baseball.  This kid, during his single inning of work during the Reds’ 8-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, threw eight pitches to retire the side.  FOUR of those pitches topped 100 miles an hour on the radar gun.

Having followed this kid’s work while he pitched for Cincy’s AAA affiliate, the Louisville Bats, I can tell you that this kid is a phenomenon.  He’s going to completely change the NL Central pennant race and give the Reds the bump they need to hold onto their lead over St. Louis.  He’s a freaking machine!

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