Michael Kopech
Michael Kopech is a starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox known for his impressive fastball speed.
Baseball Player
April 30, 1996
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Michael Kopech, an American professional baseball pitcher, is renowned for his remarkable fastball, clocking in at 105 miles per hour. He first appeared in the Major League with the Chicago White Sox in 2018, after being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2014 and subsequently traded to the White Sox in 2016. In 2018, Kopech set a Guinness World Record for the fastest pitch thrown by a baseball player, reaching 105 miles per hour. Unfortunately, he was unable to play during the 2019 season due to Tommy John surgery. Kopech is also recognized for his relationship with actress Vanessa Morgan and his passion for cinematography and film editing, hinting at a potential career in the film industry after baseball.