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Ventura vs. Thor a showdown of MLB's hardest throwers

At a time when 95-mph fastballs have become almost commonplace in baseball, these guys have power that's special even by the new normal.

Syndergaard's fastball averaged 97.4 mph this season, tying him with Yankees right-hander Nathan Eovaldi for tops among Major League starting pitchers, according to Statcast™. Ventura is a tick behind, with a fastball that has averaged 96.8 mph this season, which is third among big league starters.

Syndergaard's fastest pitch was clocked at 101.4 mph this season and touched 99 mph three times in the first inning of his last start.