A detailed introduction to softball in terms of long throwing, ball speed, long distance and world championships:

1. Throw away records

Unofficial Records:

Men: approx. 100-110 meters (heavy throws in amateur competitions).

Women: Approx. 80-90m (performance in the U.S. Collegiate League).

Note: There is no official "farthest throw" world record for softball, as the throwing action (underhand throw) and the rules of the game are more focused on precision than distance.

2. Ball speed record

Professional Competition:

Women: Japan's legendary pitcher Yukiko Ueno throws a ball speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) at the Olympics.

Men: up to 150 km/h in non-professional events (but lack of official certification).

Comparison: The softball sphere is larger (about 30.5 cm in circumference) and has a slightly lower pitching speed than baseball, but requires more skill in ball handling.

3. Long Shot Record (Distance Shot)

Unofficial data:

In the professional game, a strong batsman hits the ball over a distance of about 80-90 meters.

Due to the large size and low elasticity of softballs, the flight distance is generally shorter than that of baseballs.

Case in point: American softball star Crystl Bustos hit a long-range home run over 90 meters (unofficial record).

4. World Champion

Top Tournaments:

Women's World Softball Championships: The United States has won 12 championships (most recently in 2022), followed by Japan (6 titles).

Olympics: Japan won the 2008 Beijing Olympics (softball will return to Los Angeles 2028).

Legendary Players:

Lisa Fernandez (USA): 3 Olympic gold medals, known as "the best pitcher in softball history".

Yukiko Ueno (Japan): Delivered a flawless performance in the final of the 2008 Olympic Games, leading Japan to victory over the United States.

Technical features: Softball emphasizes tactical coordination and shooting accuracy rather than simply pursuing power data.

Record differences: Due to game rules and equipment limitations, softball is weaker than baseball in terms of "throwing long" and "hitting long", but the competition is unique.

International pattern: The United States, Japan, and Australia are traditional softball powers, and the Japanese women's softball team has risen in recent years to break the monopoly of the United States.