1.   But manager Johnny Oates said a strong fastball is a sign of a strong shoulder.

2.   Hernandez had a strong fastball and a decent slider.

3.   It was obvious what Posada thought and it was obvious that Hernandez had a neat repertory, including a strong fastball.

4.   Scouts are telling their pitchers to feed mostly offspeed pitches to Ordonez, a strong fastball hitter.

5.   The next spring after the World Series, Dressen urged Black to add some pitches to his strong fastball and tight curve.