Everything Everywhere Daily · Sunday, October 25, 2026
The host notes that minor league pitcher Steve Dalkowski was widely considered by baseball greats to have been the fastest thrower ever, despite never making the majors. Ted Williams, Earl Weaver, and Davey Johnson all attested to his unmatched speed.
“Hall of Famer Ted Williams, who faced Bob Feller, said that Dalkowski was the fastest he had ever seen.”
“Manager Earl Weaver, who faced Nolan Ryan, said, "Dolkowski was the fastest he had ever seen."”
“And manager Davey Johnson, who played with Delkowski and saw a Roldis Chapman pitch? said that Dolkowski was the fastest he had ever seen.”