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Pitcher Velocity
Started a 1910 League and, when checking player ratings, saw that Walter Johnson had a velocity of 91-93 mph. Christy Mathewson had a velocity of 90-92 mph.
In all that I have read it has been estimated that Johnson's fastball was in the upper 90's, probably 97-99 mph. Mathewson did not have that speed but had a good fastball with other pitches, especially his famous fadeaway. He was likely in the lower 90's so his rating seems reasonable.
My question then is how velocity is determined. Does anyone know?
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