My rotator cuff started hurting just reading that!
The older I get, the more I appreciate stories like this one. Awesome.
Impressive. A 78mph fastball puts him in league with a high school pitcher. My Dad once told me (he a long time minor leaguer) that a pitcher needs 3 good pitches, and none have to be fast—just fast enough!
And yes he played against the Fellers, (high school), and many names of that era. RIP Dad.
Makes me proud.
I can still throw 300+ at batting practice at around 55 at 62.
Hee-yaa!
Astonishing !