1.   Great fastball.

2.   He still has the great fastball, but his forkball is such a dominating pitch.

3.   Owner of a sweet swing and a great fastball hitter, Jefferson would do well in the National League.

4.   Red Sox righthander Tom Gordon has a great fastball and one of the best curves in the majors.

5.   The thing that separates most of the great ones from the rest of the pack is the great fastball, with movement and control.

6.   To us humble, perspiring observers, Nomo of the Los Angeles Dodgers showed a great fastball and a diabolical forkball.