When it comes to high-level or professional sports, there are so many terrifying scenarios out there: trying to tackle a human with the quickness and size of Derrick Henry. There’s throwing one’s body in front of a 100 mph slap shot. It’s all crazy.
But it’s truly difficult to comprehend just how difficult it is to stand in a batter’s box and face near-100 mph heat without seeing it from behind the plate. The broadcast footage really doesn’t do it justice.
That’s why new behind-the-plate video from Vanderbilt ace Jack Leiter’s high-and-tight 98 mph fastball is helpful … and truly nerve-racking to watch. Watch this and ask yourself if you’d ever be willing to face that kind of pitching.
What does Jack Leiter up/in 98mph Fastball look like? 👀 pic.twitter.com/6EZ83BJ9Ja
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 12, 2021
Oh, no way. NOPE.
This video came from Saturday’s Super Regional game between Vanderbilt and East Carolina, which saw Leiter go seven innings of two-hit ball along with 10 strikeouts. Vanderbilt reached the College World Series with the 4-1 win.
Leiter is projected to be the top pick in the upcoming MLB draft, and it’s easy to see why. His stuff is electric and, well, scary.
