MLB's Top 10 Flamethrowing Starters

Since the days of Walter Johnson, the fastball has been a pitch that, when mastered, can blow hitters away.

Many pitchers enjoy looking at the radar gun on their fastball, but here are the ones that really come in at high velocity.

These are the top 10 flamethrowers of 2010 so far ...

Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox

With an average velocity of 93.9 mph, Buchholz's fastball has emerged as one of the hardest in the majors, leading to what has been his best season (ERA of 2.36).

Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners

It's no secret that King Felix can pitch; his fastball has averaged 94.1 mph this year, leading to yet another great season (ERA of 2.62).

Edwin Jackson, Chicago White Sox

Although he has problems with control, there's no question that Edwin Jackson can throw hard. His fastball averages 94.1 mph.

Brad Penny, St. Louis Cardinals

Although his season has been shortened by injury, Penny threw hard when he was on the mound, with an average fastball velocity of 94.1 mph.

David Price, Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Thanks to a dominant fastball averaging 94.3 mph, David Price has an ERA of 2.85 and an 8.37 K/9.

Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins

During what's been called the "Year of the Pitcher," Josh Johnson has been the most dominant, with an ERA of 2.27. This has been greatly due to his hard fastball, which averages 94.8 mph.

Felipe Paulino, Houston Astros

Although his ERA of 4.40 is less than impressive, his average fastball velocity (95.5 mph) is among the best in the majors.

Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander undoubtedly has one of the best fastballs in the game, averaging 95.5 mph on the radar gun.

Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies

Coming in at No. 2 is a young pitcher who has quickly become one of the best in the game: Ubaldo Jimenez. His fastball averages a startling 96.2 mph.

Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals

The kid who throws the hardest in the majors is the rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg. His fastball averages an incredible 97.3 mph, better than any other starter in the majors.