The fastball is the pitchers main pitch. It can be an out pitch or set up other pitches.Here are some of the types of fastballs:

• Four Seam Fastball
• Two Seam Fastball
• Cut Fastball
• Rising Fastball
• Splitter
• Sinker

Here are some nicknames for the fastball:

• Heater
• Old Number One
• Old Reliable
• Cutter
• Riser
• Sinker