Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after a pitch against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Angels' Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of his career, clocked at 101.4 MPH

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Sep 10, 2022 9:24 PM ET

Another day, another remarkable feat by Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani has been impressive throughout the season, both at the plate and on the mound. However, on Saturday, the two-time All-Star set a career-best with his arm against the Houston Astros.

In the bottom of the third, the Angels led the Astros 5-1. Though, with runners on second and third and two outs, Houston was threatening. Coming up in the clutch, Ohtani got out of the inning, fanning Kyle Tucker with a fastball clocked at 101.4 MPH.

a 101.4 mph pitch!

That's the fastest pitch of Shohei Ohtani's career

It's the fastest strikeout pitch by an Angels pitcher in the pitch-tracking era (2008) https://t.co/gzgKyvOYsR
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) September 11, 2022

The 101.4 MPH pitch from Ohtani was the fastest he's thrown over his five major league seasons.

Furthermore, it's the fastest strikeout pitch by an Angel during the pitch-tracking era, which began in 2008.

Ohtani is 11-8 with a 2.57 ERA in 24 starts for the Angels this season.

Offensively, Ohtani leads the Angels in hits (132), RBI (86), and walks (66). His 33 home runs are second only to centerfielder Mike Trout, who has 34 on the year.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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