How fast is Barry Zito's fastball?

Question

On regularity i said his fastball is in the mid-80s. Someone corrected me and said Zito used to throw 96. I said no. How fast does he throw his fastball?

Answer 1

zito was so much better on the A's then the Giants

Answer 2

He used to be a stud but now your right high 80's and maybe low low low 90's.  The guy just doesn't have it this year

Answer 3

Low 90's

Answer 4

He used to throw around 88-92, now he throws mid 80's like you said.

Answer 5

mid-80's

Answer 6

He doesnt have a fastball, all he has a curve and a changeup

Edit:Wow 3 thumbs down for being honest. You guys consider an 85 mph pitch a big league fastball

Answer 7

it used to be fast but its gotten slower and slower and i think right now its usually in the low 80's actually and occasionally reaches 85

Answer 8

I saw Zito pitch against the dodgers on the 8th and he reached 83 consistently but that was the highest...

Answer 9

Zito never hit 96, so that person is wrong. He hit around 92. He now hits around 85 to 88.  

Answer 10

I believe your correct.  He USED to throw harder though.