Mets pitcher Nolan McLean throws 3,399 RPM curveball on June 30
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
On June 30, 2026, New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean showcased his remarkable skills by throwing a curveball that reached 3,399 RPM. This incredible pitch was part of his repertoire, which also includes a fastball approaching 100 miles per hour. McLean, who transitioned from quarterback and two-way player in college, continues to impress with his pitching prowess. The significant rotation of his curveball highlights the challenges hitters face against him in modern baseball.
- •Nolan McLean is a right-handed pitcher for the New York Mets.
- •He previously played quarterback at Oklahoma State University.
- •His curveball recorded a maximum spin rate of 3,399 RPM.
- •McLean's fastball approaches nearly 100 miles per hour.
- •This performance occurred during a night game on June 30, 2026.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Nolan McLean threw a near-impossible 3,399 RPM curveball
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