Aroldis Chapman of Holguín hits 102 mph on the radar gun, breaking the Cuban record held by Maels Rodríguez. Less than a year later, Chapman will follow Rodriguez’s footsteps in defecting from Cuba.

 

On December 20, 2008 — Aroldis Chapman of Holguín hits 102 mph on the radar gun, breaking the Cuban record held by Maels Rodríguez. Less than a year later, Chapman will follow Rodriguez’s footsteps in defecting from Cuba.

 


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Baseball Reference December 20

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National Pastime December 20

National Pastime December 20

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