Just My Type

The Interview
Nolan Ryan
RANGERS PRESIDENT
The Ryan Express, at age 61, hasn't lost much off his 100-mph fastball.

Dan Patrick: How hard can you throw now?

Nolan Ryan: Last summer I was in Japan, and they asked me to throw out a first pitch, and they wanted me to throw hard. I threw to Bobby Valentine, and they had me on the gun at 85.

DP: Do you think you could throw 90 if I gave you two months to get ready?

NR: I probably could. There's nothing wrong with my arm; it's my joints that bother me.

DP: You could give me two innings, couldn't you?

NR: [Laughs.] They'd have to swing at the first pitch.

DP: Is your opinion on Roger Clemens different now from five years ago?

NR: No. It's just a shame that Roger has gotten caught up in this situation and that he took the position that he did, and that so many things have come out that have really cast a bad light on his career. If you look at some of the other players that stepped up and said, "Hey, I did it, and I knew it was wrong," and asked for forgiveness, they've gone on about their business.

DP: Did you ever have a pitch count?