But the truth is that nobody really knew before the technology was there, to measure accurately. It was against the Angels in Anaheim, CA. Great to know the human prowess and crossing the barriers. Even the guys that aren't that well known like Richard and Dalk are honored. Told to throw as hard as she could,pitcher Raine Padghamwas just following instructions. Koufax was obviously one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history, but his breaking balls were what was so devastating. Youll learn the mechanics of throwing a 100 mph fastball and gain access to a variety of drills, exercises, lifts, and training plans designed to improve your velocity and accuracy. Yep! "In 1955, Score came up to the Major Leagues (with Colavito) as a rookie with the Cleveland Indians at the age of 21. The crew of NASA's Apollo 10 moon mission reached a top speed of 24,791 mph (39,897 kph) relative to Earth as they rocketed back to our planet on May 26, 1969. She hit 97 on her first pitch and then cranked it up to 100 on the second. Be sure to follow the instructions and guidance provided in the program materials, and pay close attention to form and technique. In 2015 Sonny Gray took one into the 8th but alas finished the game as a 2-hitter, which of course I was in attendance for (Braden's Perfect Game as well - but I am off topic as neither are 100 MPH pitchers) Anyway, thanks for the great read! Well, baseball is a game of statistics, and he has a huge number of dominating numberssome of which will likely never be touched. So with all that being said, keep working diligently at your game, and just use these numbers as a recommendation. Begin implementing the programs exercises and drills into your training routine. His career average fastball velocity is also 100 mph, and he only loses ground on Clase for lack of recent playing time. The right-hander's fastball sits between 94 and 96 mph but hurries up against the best competition. That's . The pitcher also applies pressure to the ball with their index and middle fingers, using the seams to create additional spin and movement. He said he's now 6'2" and 210 poundsmore than 50 pounds heavier than when he matriculated. He has a birth defect which does not prove a hindrance in his interest in this sport. He was apparently just getting started, however, as in his second start, on the road at Dodger Stadium, Greene shattered that tally -- and Jacob deGrom's Major League record (33) -- by throwing 39 fastballs that broke 100 mph. He consistently led the league in strikeouts (a then record 382 in 1965), He did have a devastating curve but I think he also threw at least as fast as anyone else in the 1960's. Got a message for Democratic Underground? . I suppose it's fair to include relievers, but I think the starters who had to pace themselves for a whole game deserve the lion's share of credit. James Rodney Richard (born March 7, 1950) played his entire career with the Houston Astros. A later method determined Feller threw 104 miles per hour. Jordan Hicks, RP, St. Louis Cardinals - 103.7 mph on Aug. 19 . | Donate, AboutDU Espino was already limber"He can stretch almost like a pretzel," Phelps saidbut had plenty of frame to fill out. This means the athlete can produce power that can push about 150% of his own body weight or more. Mr Archer from Missouri on February 02, 2016: Ryan was, and still is, my favorite player. Nobody on my team has hit 100 miles per hour yet this season, but we've got a couple guys who could do it, and I plan to be watching when it happens :). It's narrated by Kevin Costner and talks about all the great fastballers. Josh Bennett from Illinois on May 31, 2014: He is special for sure. Yeah, I'd have loved to have been able to find some video of Dalkowski, but I don't guess there is any out there anywhere. Afterward, there was no high-fivingor Gatorade shower, saidPadgham,just a "good job" from coach Plutabefore resuming the business of throwing her bullpen. From 1976 to 1980, only two other pitchers in all of baseball could compare to him, Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan. The 100.8 mph "splinker" that Jhoan Duran threw to Alex Verdugo on Monday night was the first off-speed pitch in MLB history at 100+ mph, according to Minnesota Twins communications. 3 breaking ball, according to Baseball America. That damned Josh Hamilton is likely to hit 50 home runs this year! It will take about 1.75 meters / 20 meters-per-second = 87 milliseconds for the throw. They would take baseballs and fire away, to the detriment of family members seeking siestas. He started well and strong but left in the fourth inning due to complaints of blurry vision and numbness in his fingers. Never knew so much, informative and interesting hub. page. That's exactly what they needed to do. If you are 64 175 then your vertical jump may need to be 34+ inches or you could increase your weight closer to 200lbs and keep your current vertical jump and that may get you over 90 with some good mechanics. Johnson's 417 career wins are second only to Cy Young, and he still owns an untouched record of 110 shutout games. He wasn't feeling as strong and powerful as he was used to and his complaints and requests for examination were either ignored entirely, brushed off with derision, or just given a perfunctory look. I never saw anyone Clemens included who threw as hard as Goose Gossage in his prime with New York during the Reggie years. It is uncertain what the fastest pitcher ever thrown has been, but there have been many claims. His fastball wasn't even his best pitch. You'll see some of the strongest people in the world try &. The University of Cincinnati! Now he weighs 200 pounds and is the hardest throwing left-handed starter in baseballaveraging 96 mph and hitting as high as 99 mph. Johnson ended his career as the all-time strikeout king, a record he'd hold until Nolan Ryan broke it more than 55 years later. Now, of course, it didn't always happen, that is why there has been relief pitching all along. We don't have an exact number for the same reason Dalkowski, who toiled in the minors in the. He did have a long minor league careera career in which he terrified people with pitches rumored to average 104 miles per hour. 11Ks in 4 innings). The anecdotes from other hall of fame players are maybe even more telling. And while it's generally less effective than his wipeout slider, in terms of velocity, in 2021, it was second only to deGrom's. He has a fastball that can go anywhere from 94 to 102 miles per hour, and a big nasty curve-ball to go along with it. And what better place for it all to happen than in the shadow of the city where Rivera became an immortalputting Panama on the baseball map and inspiring a generation of kids like Espino to follow in his footsteps. This was the same young player who hit 104 mph in his Triple-A debut in 2021. Ken Taub from Long Island, NY on March 03, 2013: Great overview of the greatest pitchers, Wes. Aroldis Chapman: 105.4 mph (7/18/16)4. Pitchers have always "aired it out". Chance of rain 50%. An average changeup for this age is approximately around the 50-60 mph mark. If you throw below 93 mph at the age of 17 or 18, you will not be selected in the first round. Over the years various ways of measuring velocity have been used. I find it hard to believe that Koufax in his prime (1962-66) only threw 93 mph. Walter Perry Johnson (November 6, 1887 - December 10, 1946), was never recorded throwing a baseball at 100 mph or more. Nolan Ryan, who retired with 7 no-hitters and 12 one-hitters. OUT!!! I have no idea what I was. Not at 5, though. Tennessee pitcher Ben Joyce may be the most dominant pitcher in all of college baseball. Keep pushing yourself and strive to reach your maximum velocity potential. Eighty-three, as in possibly one of the hardest pitches ever thrown by a female player, andalmost certainly the hardest ever thrown by a 15-year-old. Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators. "I know what God has done for me. Per Hack Wilson his fastball "looked like a marble when it crossed the plate" and Dizzy Dean said his "fastball made his own look like a changeup". The Big Unit's devastating slider is what made him so lethal. The swing itself takes about 150 milliseconds. Baseball America listed Espino as high as No. Required fields are marked *. Mark Wohlers pitched for years on TBS and threw his better fastballs in the mid to upper 90's. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. This information is based on my own experience accomplishing this feat in my career after rotator cuff surgery when Doctors said I would never play again, coaching many pitchers to reach the 90 mph mark, case study after case study proving the science behind the 90 mph fastball and countless hours of studying high-velocity pitchers in slow motion video analysis. Nolan Ryan, in his prime with the Angels, got clocked at roughly 101 MPH measured only 10 feet in front of home plate. We'll update the tracker, velocity via Baseball Savant, every few weeks. Nolan Ryan's next to last start was not at home in Arlington Stadium. Ryan scheduled a visit with Randy to show him some things that would change his career. No one but Nolan played that many seasonsno one. On this day in 1907, the Pittsburgh Pirates phenom became the youngest player to throw a major league no hitter. This post has been edited to reflect that fact.]. The only notable change he's made is to include his legs more in his delivery. Meanwhile, the list of fastest pitches officially on record has stood undisturbed since 2018, but with Greene in the Reds' rotation, it might be in for an update. Jools Hogg from North-East UK on March 02, 2013: Great hub! He would then launch 100-mph pitches. Today I witnessed a 15 year old girl top out at 83 mph off the mound. in an era when strkieouts were much rarer than in today's home run derbies. "That's what allows him the ability to drive with the power to throw as easily as he does without having to stress too much.". Answer: I'm sure he could. I really do gotta' stop :-P. Hi Wesman - I guess you're not a cricket man, but for a long time the fastest ever cricket bowler was a Wes- Wes Hall (Wesley) of the West Indies, credited with 105 mph deliveries. I'm sure he could hit 100 any time he wanted to. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He returned from the Second World War and played many more seasons, finishing his career with 266 wins and 2,581 strikeouts. I met Bob Feller when I was young then again in 1994 at Cooperstown during the Reggie Jackson induction great hub enjoyed the read. His average four-seam fastball velocity reached an all-time high of 97.7 mph in 2021, his age-31 season. The 1980 season started well for Richard and he had Nolan Ryan on the team with himproviding the Houston Astros with the two most powerful right-handed flame throwers in all of baseball. Justin Verlander might be one of the greatest pitchers ever and to think in what? The competition in Major League Baseball is much tougher today because we've included not just African Americans, but virtually anyone in the world who can make it. Jeff Bezos ' aerospace company Blue Origins has announced its history-making first paying customer. I was saddened by the Astro's pitcher's story. 6 in an early-season mock draft, but most such resources peg him to be picked near the end of the first round. Robert Stock (@RobertStock6) December 14, 2019. Also Pinning. Of the 1,158 pitches he threw last season, 336 of them reached at least 100 miles per hour. He will join Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, and pilot Wally Funk aboard the New Shepard rocket. I then attempted to determine a 90mph baseball at the plate. On a different note, I didn't watch the video of Bob Feller but it would have been cool if you had written a bit more about him, given he could not only throw mad heat but pitched the only no-hitter ever on Opening Day. by Brent Pourciau | Jun 14, 2012 | Pitching Articles | 31 comments. To throw a 100 mph fastball, a pitcher must also have a strong and flexible arm. "A pitcher, you throw 100 miles per hour, you are the shit.". It takes immense athletic skill and determination to make it into the major leagues, but some people have skills that seem superhuman, and the ability to throw a ball at 100 mph is certainly an impressive one. Even the league's official draft analysis site, MLB Pipeline, stated Espino is shorter and lighter than his listed height and weight. Whats the best way to increase my vertical, Olympic Lifting, has the highest correlation to an increase in your vertical jump. The question of whether the pitch actually broke any recordshas taken a little longer to sort out. As far as the technology of the time could tell us, Nolan Ryan threw a 100 mph fastball. Yes it is the 3X Extreme Pitching Velocity Program here http://www.topvelocity.net. The support I have from my family and friends and my coaches here is a blessing, and I couldn't do it without them and without the Lord's help.". Ronald E Franklin from Mechanicsburg, PA on April 30, 2013: I enjoyed reading this hub, although it was heart-breaking to see what happened to J. R. Richard. Coliseum and subsequently Dodger Stadium. Aroldis Chapman: 105.8 mph (9/24/10)2. He barely knew what long tossing was. I would highly recommend you get the 3X Extreme Pitching Velocity Program. Mauricio Cabrera: 114. [/leadin] Kevin Chem mid-race in the Zumbro 100; photo by Eric J. Hadtrath. I'm hoping that our Feliz comes back from surgery okayyou knowafter Tommy John Surgeryoften times guys actually GAIN velocity on their fastball! BYRON, California (CNN) -- Dusty Howell became the youngest person to fly solo when he took flight and landed twice Friday at Byron airport. I get so sick and tired of professional trolls like MRS. Wagner, Kevin Kelly (yeah, it was his SLIDER, bub, like you say! If you have any advice could you help me. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Burbank, CA and was 9 years old when the Dodgers moved to LA. A good changeup for a high school pitcher is a -10 to -15 mph drop, so anywhere from 60-75 mph is usual. In addition to the program, Pourciau also offers the 3X Velocity Camp, which provides in-person instruction, an Ai evaluation, and coaching to help pitchers take their game to the next level. What was your opinion of Rube Waddell's pitching speed? She hit 97 on her first pitch and then cranked it up to 100 on the second. Answer: An outstanding intimidating reliever and those thick glasses of his surely had a psychological impact on the scared batters. The program also includes instructional videos and guidance from Coach Pourciau, who provides personalized feedback and support to program participants. Lori Gross from Nashville on August 17, 2016: Great article! For her part, Padgham said news that the pitch wasn't record-breaking doesn't change anything. They were capable of launching pitches that batters never saw and only heard after it was too late. Although at this age the players may begin to reach puberty, and for that reason, it is not unusual to see a pitcher throwing around 70 mph. If your fastball velocity is not up to standard with your age range, do not lose your confidence! Are you ready to take your pitching game to the next level? This giant man had to have been the most frightening redneck to ever grace a pitcher's mound. http://www.topvelocity.net/2x-velocity. Last year he got the AA record can't remember the exact # but it was well over 100. His father is a doctor, so there was always an available stash of medical tape in their Panama home. Required fields are marked *. It isnt rocket science or voodoo, it is the real deal! He would win a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Houston Astros worth a huge sum of money, but he'd wind up homeless and living under a bridge just the same. And it isn't close -- in second place entering the 2022 season is Max Scherzer at 362. I knew he was something special. Vikander: "Well, right now we've got 108.1 on Nolan Ryan's release point on a fastball, so we're asking people, credibly, to give us two miles an hour. With Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Albert Hall, Amy Morton. "So, not a world record, to answer your question.". Many scouts in all organizations of baseball have recommended this program to help young pitchers get to the 90+mph range to improve their value at the next level. That's Omar Vizquel, former longtime Cleveland Indians shortstop and current Detroit Tigers first base, fielding and baserunning coach, in a Maxim.com article by Hunter Atkins last month. Some much fascinating history. Proper arm care is also essential to avoid injury and maintain velocity. Standing at 6'8", J.R. Richard could regularly throw the ball at 100 miles per hour and above. The man who'd been sent to scout Feller had the following to say, "This was a kid pitcher I had to get. Sign up for the TopVelocity Program and/or attend a 3X Velocity Camp. Marvelous. FSlovenec , Thanks very very much! Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, How Velocity Can Impact You At A Young Age, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (USD $). He was regarded as the fastest throwing pitcher ever seen by most of them. Jordan HicksIf Clase is the hardest-throwing pitcher in baseball history, Hicks is an extremely close second. Baseball America has written that Espino "haseasilythe best pure stuff in the 2019 draft class," and the magazine quoted one evaluator as saying the right-hander has a "90-grade fastball" on the 20-to-80 scouting scale. Brandon Phillips, the former Cincinnati Reds second baseman who was with the Cleveland Indians at the time, once said a 100 MPH fastball "becomes a golf ball" to hitters. I have a 27 standing vertical and a 41 inch max vertical Im also 64 175 I throw mid 80s how come I cant throw 90mph if those are the requirements. "Even after having all of the attention, he came up to the other teacher and myself and he said, 'Thank you so much for coming to watch me play,'" Greeson said. This plays a part in figuring out an average fastball velocity, but, keep in mind that the majority of high schools have a Freshmen, Sophomore, and Varsity program to split up the big age gap. When Johnson first made it to the big leagues, he had a wild and long mullet, a big burly mustache, and he stomped around on the mound in a very angry manner. Randall David "Randy" Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed "The Big Unit," stood at 6'10". She is the youngest person to be included in Time's top 100, which is published every . It's always sad to me to see how so many come and gopeople like Kerry Woodand he's an example of someone who's arm was supposedly damaged by too many pitches in a game. No, he's not All-Star Chase Utley or former American League MVP Dustin Pedroia. He first came to the United States to play baseball when he was 10, staying with an uncle in Miami, and then moved for good at the age of 15. Ive always thought of trying out for my college team but nobody cares unless you can throw 90 mph+. The pitcher begins by standing on the mound with their feet shoulder-width apart and their toes pointed towards home plate. has already gotten media coverage in New York. Some nice baseball history. Hey Im just wondering are these verticals your talking about standing or max verticals. Hicks' last was on June 20, 2018. Red Sox third . The hips have to be able to move enough to rotate the pelvis while both feet are placed on the ground; the trunk has to be almost solid enough to hold secure up against the torque that is then being produced between the pelvis and the t-spine, and the t-spine has to have great rotational strength to hold this stance. Use the feedback and instruction provided by the program and camp coaches to make adjustments and continue improving your velocity. My local arcade has a pitching game where depending how fast you throw you get a prize. Now we almost take for granted our ability to know just how hard modern pitchers can throw. He observed Nolan Ryan, J.R. Richard, Dwight Gooden, Roger Clemens, and Randy Johnson during his career. But, certainly, I was not this good at doing anything let alone throwing a baseball. I do remember JR Richard. He is a few months behind Jed Johnson Jr, a representative for Tennessee, who took office in 1965 . People forget that Champman was a starter still throwing 100 mph late in the games in Cuba. I know the game baseball and how it is played. You just need to get on the program and it will improve these issues. Wesman Todd Shaw (author) from Kaufman, Texas on May 30, 2014: jbennett3112 - same with Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens, they seemed to often have more velocity at the end of games than the start. When: Wednesday, March 1 To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. With a terrifying arm and a terrible drinking problem, Dalkowski never even played in the major leagues. Espino only competed for Georgia Premier and never Bulloch, but the assistant head of school at Bulloch, Holly Greeson, and another teacher drove to see their pupil play a game in the fall. torrilynn - Thanks very much! I was more a Dodgers fan but lived closer to the Big A and went there more often. "It just kind of happened," said Padgham, a Grade 10 student at. Its incredible. In 1989 he pitched 2 3-hit shutouts. Joel Zumaya: 47. She's alreadyset a new goal for a personal best getting her fastball up to85. Typically, pitchers throw about 8-10 mph faster when running or doing a "run and gun" as compared to throwing off the mound. The reason the 3X Extreme Pitching Velocity Program works is that it is based on science and it has been proven to develop the 90+mph fastball on thousands of pitchers. I've one of his no-hitters on a vcr tapetoo bad I've nothing to watch that with. I would highly recommend you attend a 3X Velocity Camp and get your velocity 90+! Even from 2009-13, between his age-26 and age-30 seasons, in which he made five straight All-Star appearances and won a pitching triple crown, his average four-seam velocity was "just" 95.4 mph, which feels downright pedestrian next to deGrom or Cole. A high school senior in Texas just ran a 100-meter dash in 9.98 seconds that's fast enough to be an Olympic final. Except in this particular instance a training session at last week's Baseball B.C. I'm the type who wishes he could watch old baseball games from years ago. Both teams are coming off losses, the Nationals will look to rebound after a 5-3 loss yesterday to the Cardinals, while the Yankees got crushed 12-0 and will look to put some runs on the board in a bounce-back game for them. You ain't supposed to be writin' a baseball hub before me :-) I'm watchin' pre season and World BB Classic on MLB today. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Is it possible for a regular person to throw a 100 mph ball? A possibly even more impressive accolade was when he became the first left-handed pitcher to ever strike out Wade Boggs three times in one game. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. If you want to start slower checkout the TopVelocity Patreon for remote training www.patreon.com/topvelocity, Your email address will not be published. Joyce hit 100 mph for the first time in a scrimmage at Walters State in spring 2020, his sophomore year at the Morristown junior college powerhouse. Last season, he threw 185 pitches at 100 mph or higher -- the third most in baseball and most among starters, despite being limited to just 92 innings of work -- and topped out at 102. See there I go again. You are allowed to follow me too, if you wish. ", Buthe added, "It's going to be interesting to watch her progression, for sure.". Randy Johnson's heater instilled fear and exploded birds. Every radar gun Ive ever used measures the speed out of your hand, so distance doesnt matter. Proper arm care is also essential to avoid injury and maintain velocity. There is just too much to say and mention, so please accept my apologies for the players you feel were unfairly omitted. He won a Cy Young award in 2011 as well as the triple crown of pitching in the American League; he led the league in strikeouts, in wins, and had the lowest earned run average. Cloudy this evening. For example, Former Major League Baseball pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been clocked throwing pitches over 105 mph. In 2003, only Billy Wagner, who was in his final season as Astros closer . Walter Perry Johnson (November 6, 1887 December 10, 1946), was never recorded throwing a baseball at 100 mph or more. The Big Unit threw a no-hitter early in his career. LaChance said her potential and talent are obvious, but he's reluctant to heapexpectations on the teen. I haven't had coffee yet so I'm not feeling too up to thinking a lot; but one thing for sure, fans like to see those impressive numbers, so there's likely some sales involved in it all. This hub is a homerun!!! He was absolutely unbelievable and one of a very few where you expected to see a No-hitter every time he pitched. Hope all is well. "In thelast 15 years, I've seen several pitchers throw harder [in the mid-80s], especially in Japan and in the U.S.," he said on the phone from his home in Ottawa. Feller was not just a baseball hero. In May, Joe was consistently throwing a 3 oz. All three were bludgeoned with stones. I'm not sure the weight of a baseball? At the 3X Velocity Camps, you will receive in-person instruction, Ai evaluation, and coaching from former professional pitcher Brent Pourciau M.S., and his team of experienced coaches. love of baseball and the passion that you. Throwing a fastball 90 mph is what every pitcher wants but only a rare few can do it. Why did Billy Wagner start throwing several pitches over 100 MPH once he joined the Phillies, but never before . November 10, 2015. This approach isnt new to the sports world but it is new to baseball. He only stood 5'11" and weighed 175 pounds, yet people who saw large men like J.R. Richard and Randy Johnson pitch say Dalkowski threw much harder than those two. However, it wasn't long before J.R. would report to his staff that he wasn't feeling quite right. Sounds like with your growth you have lost speed of movement which has changed your mechanics as well. Hicks had Tommy John surgery in July 2019 and dealt with elbow inflammation last season. The specific years and days median is 55 years and 104.5 days, which falls midway between how old Warren G. Harding was in 1921 and Lyndon B. Johnson was in 1963.. Then he hit 93 again. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Espino said he embraced the gym workouts, medicine ball routines and towel drills guided by the Georgia Premier coaches. Your email address will not be published. Go ahead and laugh but you weren't standing in the batters box when the pitch went thirty feet over your head. Since his breakout 2018 season, he's racked up 443 strikeouts on four-seamers, more than anyone else. Wesman Todd Shaw (author) from Kaufman, Texas on May 28, 2013: Sunshine, if there were hardball leagues for people my ageamateur onesI would be in heaven, and I wouldn't care what injuries I got in the process! |-- Latest Breaking News Nice move by Kevin Kennedy when took him out after he threw his warm up pitches in the bottom of the 7th. That's also what makes Justin Verlander special as he has been clocked over 100 mph quite a few times late in games. Espino has the No. Josh Bennett from Illinois on May 30, 2014: With something like this , it is very important to include relievers. This can be achieved through a combination of strength training exercises, such as weightlifting and resistance bands, as well as flexibility exercises, such as stretching and foam rolling. However, Johnson was still struggling quite a bit; he'd often walk so many batters that he'd lose the game. 75 pitches). We are unique among all animals in our ability to throw projectiles at high speeds and with incredible accuracy. The average fastball for these senior-level pitchers is 90 mph, but there will always be a few guys who can light up the radar gun close to 100 mph. "You play ball like a girl!" is about to become words of praise, not an insult. Out of all the men gifted with the talent of pitching at 100 miles per hour, Nolan Ryan was the man who kept it the longest and used it the most. Nithya Venkat from Dubai on March 02, 2013: An interesting read, great write. Bob Feller was dubbed "The Heater from Van Meter" for his four-seamer. He asserted, Steve Dalkowski was the hardest thrower I ever saw.. I would highly recommend that you first try to make a 3X VCamp before going for the online 3X Pitching Velocity Program. He gets a ton of mileage out of that heater, too. Next year when she's 16, Padghamcan take aim at a different record. Less than 1 month man and I'm fired up too. 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