Chapman Impresses in Reds' 14-5 Win Over Royals

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his spring training debut Monday, working two scoreless innings in a 14-5 victory over Kansas City. The 22-year-old Cuban defector reached 100 mph at least three times on the radar gun. (March 9)

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[pocruiser]

Holy smokes!!! I can't believe this guy throws like that how can anyone even see the ball coming???

[marleyboyformer]

@Kaioken1987 yo he's cuban...he's got this

[CDB1997]

@Kaioken1987 Not true. The reason Aroldis Chapman pitches 100mph+ is mainly because he is 6'4" but has the wingspan of someone who is 7'0". Aroldis doesn't over throw or put more strain than he has to on his arm.

[wiithepeople2]

@TheJbr777 However both men were very tall pitchers.

[TheJbr777]

@wiithepeople2 randy only reached 99 100 mph. never reached 106 like chapman.

[wiithepeople2]

@Kaioken1987 ever heard of Randy Johnson?

[letsGOblue16]

@Kaioken1987 if he is over used like dusty baker often does with relivers but i think if dusty is smart this guys got a promising future

[riserification]

Sucks for the catcher.

[ILoveKimPearson]

@Kaioken1987 like joel zumaya

[Smitherines161]

@TheJer1963 awwwwww

[tng150]

@Kaioken1987 hes just another Jeol Zumaya