Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets in Single-A St. Lucie, made headlines by throwing a fastball that reached 104.5 mph â the fastest pitch recorded in MLB or minor leagues this season. Initially scouted at 19 in Venezuela with a fastball averaging 91-93 mph, Gomez has exceeded expectations significantly. This impressive pitch not only set a record for the season but also became the fastest recorded by a minor leaguer in the past five years, showcasing his development as a pitcher.
Mets officials are just now beginning to understand the extent of âvery hardâ as it relates to the right-hander.
Gomez unleashed a fastball that registered 104.5 mph, the fastest pitch recorded by Statcast this season.
It was the fastest recorded pitch by a minor leaguer over the past five seasons.
At the time, Gomez was a 19-year-old in Venezuela with a fastball in the 91-93 mph range.
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