Which player has more kinetic energy in their fastball?

To determine which player has more kinetic energy in their fastball, we need to apply the formula for kinetic energy, which is given by:

[ KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 ]

where ( KE ) is kinetic energy, ( m ) is mass, and ( v ) is velocity. In the context of this question, a player's fastball would be represented by their throwing speed (velocity) and the mass of the baseball.

Brett Favre, a football quarterback, is known for his powerful throws. However, when we consider the sport of baseball, C.C. Sabathia, a professional baseball pitcher, typically pitches a baseball, which is lighter than a football but thrown at very high speeds.

When comparing the fastball velocities, Sabathia's pitches can reach speeds exceeding 90 mph, while Favre's throws, while impressive, generally do not reach such rapid velocities when adjusted for the different sports and the type of ball being thrown.

Assuming the player throwing the fastball is C.C. Sabathia, and considering that he pitches at much higher speeds that conventional baseball pitchers achieve, it follows that the kinetic energy based on the fastball thrown by Sabathia would