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Video: Human Attempts to Hit 186 mph Fastball Thrown by Robot

August 30, 2014
By Doug Holland

Takashi Yamasaki tries to hit a fastball off a pitching machine set at 186 mph.

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“Former Nippon Pro Baseball home run champion Takashi Yamasaki recently appeared on a Japanese TV show and was asked to stand in the batter’s box and try to hit a fastball off a pitching machine set at 186 mph.”

Below is the complete YouTube video of Takashi Yamasaki attempting to hit the super fastball. Skip to the 3:40 mark to she the full attempt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xgvYswhjog

Doug Holland

Doug Holland contributes to XN Sports as a quick hits correspondent and resides in Portland Oregon, where he is studying to be an addiction counselor and group facilitator. Follow Doug on Twitter @dugoutholland