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Mechanics have alot to do with it. And some guys are just sturdier than others. On top of getting all these guys to pitch harder than their body...

Height is a big advantage for pitching speed. Maybe it's possible before pitch counts and limits became the norm guys were trained to be more durable?

Nolan Ryan was also a lanky hoss

The side-arm delivery has a lot to do with it too. Much less wear on your arm than three-quarters or overhand slots.

The distance between an 100 mph fastball and a 90 is like a foot in measured distance. So being hugely tall his release point gave him an extra 3...