Aaron Hicks' throw home to end the game on Thursday was estimated at 98.7 mph, according to Statcast
If you learn anything by the end of this post, learn this valuable lesson: Do not -- and I repeat -- do not run on
In the top of the ninth during the Yankees' 7-2 win over the Royals on Thursday night,
Gordon was out and the game was over. According to Statcast, Hicks' arm strength was estimated at 98.7 mph, and every bit of that showed.
It was the perfect way to end a game where
This was also not the first time Hicks has shown off some serious arm strength. During an A's-Yankees game a couple years back, Hicks threw out
Just stop hitting balls near him and you should be fine.