A pitch thrown at 100 miles per hour (mph) takes approximately 375-400 milliseconds to reach the home plate from the pitcher’s mound, which is 60 feet 6 inches away. This incredibly short reaction time challenges batters, demanding exceptional hand-eye coordination and quick decision-making. The ball travels this distance almost faster than the human eye can track, making hitting a 100 mph fastball one of the most difficult feats in professional sports. The sheer speed leaves a minuscule margin for error, often deciding between a triumphant home run and a miss