1 See how well the heart is working. 2  In an emergency situation, your pulse rate can help find out if the heart is pumping enough blood. 3  Help find the cause of symptoms, such as an irregular or rapid heartbeat (palpitations), dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
George Mogridge threw the New York Yankeesâ first no-hitter in 1917, a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Allie Reynolds is the only Yankees pitcher to throw two no-hitters, and both came during the 1951 season.
Through the 2004 season, Randy Johnson was a complete freak of nature. Standing 6'11 and throwing in the high-90s, the Big Unit was the most lethal starting pitcher in baseball. He threw in the mid to high-90s and above into his early 40s. In addition to the 1,417 strikeouts he compiled from 1999-2002, Johnson hit 102 MPH in 2004.