Aroldis Chapman
Definition
Aroldis Chapman is a Cuban-born professional baseball relief pitcher, renowned for his exceptional velocity and currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball.
Nicknamed 'The Cuban Missile,' he holds the MLB record for the fastest recorded pitch at 105.8 mph.
Born Albertín Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz on February 28, 1988, in Holguín, Cuba, he made his MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2010.
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Aroldis Chapman's fastball arrived so quickly, the batter thought it was a drive-by.
The Red Sox fans cheered as Aroldis Chapman locked down his 32nd save of the season with surgical precision.
Even at 38, Aroldis Chapman still makes hitters regret every life choice leading to that at-bat.
When Aroldis Chapman glares in from the bullpen, it's less a pitcher's entrance and more a missile warning.