Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Shatters Own Pitching Record with 105.5 MPH Fastball

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski recently surpassed his own Major League Baseball record for the fastest pitch thrown by a starting pitcher. Just weeks prior, Misiorowski garnered significant attention when he delivered a 104.5 mph fastball against Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. That remarkable pitch established a new benchmark for starters, following an at-bat where he consistently threw pitches exceeding 103 and 104 mph.

Now, the promising hurler has elevated his own standard, suggesting that his extraordinary velocity might necessitate a frequent updating of baseball's pitching records.

Setting a New Benchmark

The latest display of Misiorowski's arm strength occurred during a game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears the young pitcher is particularly effective in terms of velocity when he is early in his outing. Similar to Schwarber in the previous instance, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was in the leadoff position facing Misiorowski.

During Crow-Armstrong's at-bat, Misiorowski unleashed an 0-2 pitch that the batter fouled off along the third base line. The notable aspect of this exchange was the velocity displayed on the stadium's scorebug, initially registering 105 mph. Official measurements later confirmed the pitch's astounding speed at 105.5 mph.

In a sentiment that might echo Charlie Brown, one could simply exclaim,

Good grief.

Given his rapid progression, there is considerable anticipation regarding Misiorowski's potential to eventually challenge the all-time records for pitching velocity in baseball.

Historical Context of Velocity

This 105.5 mph delivery places Misiorowski in an elite group, tying him with Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ben Joyce, who also recorded a 105.5 mph pitch in 2024.

The two most rapid pitches ever officially registered in Major League Baseball remain attributed to Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who has reached speeds of 105.7 mph and 105.8 mph.