Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski didn't just beat the New York Yankees on Friday night—he rewrote the record books in the process. The 24-year-old phenom, already known for his electric fastball, took his game to a level no starting pitcher has ever reached before.
Coming into the series opener at American Family Field, Misiorowski's four-seam fastball was averaging 99.3 mph, placing him in the 99th percentile among all MLB pitchers. But against a Yankees lineup that ranks among baseball's best offenses, "The Miz" found another gear—one that seemed almost impossible.
His first inning alone was jaw-dropping: 10 pitches clocked at 102, 103, and even 104 mph. That's velocity typically reserved for elite relievers like Mason Miller or Jordan Hicks, not starters who need to pace themselves over six or seven innings. Misiorowski, however, doesn't follow those rules.
In fact, the six fastest pitches ever recorded by a starting pitcher since tracking began in 2008 were all thrown by Misiorowski on this single night. His top speed of 103.6 mph came not once, but three times. Remarkably, the 62 fastest pitches in the entire game belonged to him alone.
Over the course of his dominant outing, Misiorowski threw 57 fastballs that averaged an astonishing 101.1 mph. Even his 94th and penultimate pitch of the night—deep into the game—registered at 102.7 mph. The Yankees swung and missed 11 times against that heat and watched another 13 fastballs land for called strikes.
The final line was a masterpiece: 95 pitches, 66 strikes, 16 whiffs on 46 swings. The Brewers won 6-0, but the story was all about Misiorowski's historic arm. For any young pitcher or fan wondering what's possible with elite velocity, Friday night was a powerful reminder: sometimes, the limits we think exist are meant to be shattered.
