球きゅう速そく

noun

pitch speed; speed of a pitched ball

Baseball term for the velocity of a pitch, often measured in km/h. Used in commentary, scouting, and player analysis.

• 彼かれの球きゅう速そくは150キロを超こえる。

  His pitch speed exceeds 150 km/h.

• 球きゅう速そくが落おちてきたので、変へん化か球きゅうを多おおめに投なげている。

  Since his pitch speed has dropped, he's throwing more breaking balls.