Charlie Sheen Throws An 85 mph Fastball

In a memorable scene from Major League, Charlie Sheen’s character, Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn, throws a fastball that clocks in at 85 mph—a feat that stands out as a defining moment for the film. However, behind the scenes, it was later revealed that Sheen’s actual fastball speed before the role was only 79 mph. The 85 mph pitch was achieved after Sheen reportedly used steroids to enhance his performance for the role, adding an unexpected twist to his portrayal of the rebellious, hard-throwing pitcher. The clip captures the impressive pitch, but the backstory of performance-enhancing help gives the moment a cheeky, offbeat edge.

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Charlie Sheen's fastball reached 85 mph during "Major League," but only after he admitted to using steroids for the role, which he claimed boosted his speed from 79 mph. pic.twitter.com/4eyPZvNZ8L

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