A detailed breakdown of men's softball world records, covering professional athletes, countries, regions, universities, pitchers, fielders, and other fields (data as of 2024, some records may vary depending on the rules of the event):

1. Professional athlete records

Fastest pitching speed

Record holder: Jeremy Manley (New Zealand)

Speed: 130 km/h (80.8 mph), measured at the 2019 WBSC Men's Softball World Cup.

Note: In men's fast-pitch softball, professional pitchers average about 120-125 km/h.

Number of strikeouts in a single game

Record: 21 strikeouts in a single game (7 innings)

Holder: Scott Hills (Canada), achieved at the 2015 International Championship.

Career home runs

Record: 68 home runs in international matches

Holder: Nathan Nukunuku (New Zealand), created during his time with the national team from 2004 to 2019.

2. Country/regional team records

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Championships

New Zealand: 7 (1976, 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2013, 2017)

Australia: 3 (1966, 1988, 2009)

Canada: 2 (1972, 1992)

Highest score in a single tournament

Record: 38 points per game (Canada vs South Africa, World Cup 2013)

Note: Due to the disparity in strength, the highest score records in international competitions mostly occur in the group stage.

3. College Men's Softball (Taking the United States and Japan as Examples)

American College Club League

Single-season win record: University of Florida Softball Club, 35-1 in 2019.

Single-game scoring record: UC Berkeley vs. Stanford University, 32 points per game in 2022.

Koshien (softball)

Championship record: Osaka Kirin High School, a total of 8 championships (as of 2024).

Single-game home run record: Ryutaro Sato (Waseda Industrial High School), 3 home runs in a single game in 2021.

4. Pitcher special records

Career wins in international competitions

Record: Michael White (Australia), 42 wins in his international career.

Longest number of rounds without missing out

Record: 42 consecutive games without conceding a point

Holder: Adam Folkard (Australia), achieved between 2009 and 2012.

5. Fielder special records

Highest batting percentage in a single tournament

Record: 0.714 (14 dozen, 10 hits)

Holder: Bryce Welan (New Zealand), 2017 World Cup.

Fastest defensive pass speed

Record: Outfielder passes to home plate at 145 km/h

Holder: Tyler Paul (Canada), 2023 North American Pro League.

6. Other special records

Furthest home run: The unofficial record is 158 meters (Pro Tour, 2018).

Fastest match finish: 3 games (New Zealand vs Botswana, 2013 World Cup, 28-0).

Men's softball is dominated by fastpitch, which is different from slowpitch rules, and records need to be distinguished.

The data of colleges and professional leagues varies greatly from region to region, and some records are limited to local statistics.

The latest data can be found on the WBSC website or the ISF Hall of Fame.