Let’s be honest.
Paul Skenes isn’t just throwing gas.
101 MPH. Riding fastball. Late life. High release. And at 6'6", it looks like he’s letting go halfway to the plate. Welcome to The Show.
So here’s the question.
Can you hit Paul Skenes’ fastball?
Better yet, can you even touch it?
We’re not talking about watching it on TV or hearing about it from a scout. We’re talking about actually standing in and training against it. Getting your eyes right. Getting your timing right. Competing with the best arms in the game.
With MaxBP, you can.
How to Replicate Paul Skenes' Fastball with MaxBP
Most people think you need a live pitcher or a radar gun to train for elite velocity. But the reality is that training for 100-plus miles per hour is not about hitting a number. It’s about training your reaction time.
MaxBP allows you to simulate that challenge. With the right setup, you can create the exact timing window a hitter sees when someone like Skenes lets it fly.
Setting it up
Goal: Train your eyes and swing to handle the timing of a 101 MPH fastball.
Machine Settings:
- Speed Mode: Set to Turbo/ High
- Distance from Hitter: Position MaxBP 30 to 34 feet away
- Ball Type: Use white or two-tone balls to simulate spin and late visibility
- Reps: Keep it short and focused. Think 8 to 12 reps, then rest and reset
- By shortening the distance and maximizing velocity, you're creating a reaction window of around 0.4 seconds. That’s what MLB hitters face against the hardest throwers in the league.
Drills to Train for Skenes-Style Heat
“See It, Don’t Swing” Drill
Stand in the box and track the pitch. Don’t swing. Just work on early recognition. Call “yes” or “no” by halfway to train your brain to pick up the pitch early.
“Touch 1” Challenge
Ten swings. Try to touch one ball. Just one. If you can, you’ve got elite-level hand-eye coordination. If you can’t, welcome to what hitters feel when Skenes is on the mound.
Why It Actually Works
Paul Skenes doesn’t just blow hitters away with speed. He attacks with deception, timing disruption, and ride through the zone. MaxBP trains hitters to handle those exact challenges by building the skills that matter most:
- Better pitch recognition
- Faster reaction time
- Cleaner decision-making under pressure
- Barrel control at high speed
- These are the things that separate good hitters from great ones.
If You Want to Hit Big-League Heat, Train Like You Belong There
You don’t need a flamethrower on your team to face one. You just need the reps. Real reps. Fast reps. Focused reps. MaxBP lets you simulate the best arms in baseball without ever stepping into a stadium.
Paul Skenes is the future of pitching. The question is, are you preparing to face him?
There’s only one way to find out.
Step in. Set up the machine. And see if you can touch one.