Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Breaks Own Speed Record with 105 mph Pitch

MILWAUKEE — Jacob Misiorowski, the standout pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, has once again made headlines by throwing the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher, edging closer to the overall record in the process. During a game on Friday, the right-hander began with an impressive five-pitch strikeout against Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, who currently leads MLB in home runs. The final pitch of that sequence was a foul tip, clocked at an astonishing 105 mph.

According to Major League Baseball's pitch tracking data, the precise speed was noted as 104.5 mph, which still surpasses the previous record of 103.7 mph that Misiorowski established just days earlier. In a remarkable first inning, he proceeded to strike out the side, taking down Trea Turner on four pitches and Bryce Harper in three. His slowest fastball during that inning was recorded at 102.3 mph, with three other pitches exceeding 104 mph.

This means that Misiorowski not only broke his own record but did so four times within a single inning. The overall fastest pitch in MLB history is still held by Aroldis Chapman, who reached a peak speed of 105.8 mph in 2010, leaving Misiorowski needing to surpass that by 1.3 mph to claim the all-time record. While that may seem like a substantial margin, the towering 6-foot-7 pitcher has demonstrated that he is more than capable of extraordinary feats on the mound.

In addition to his remarkable speed, Misiorowski has emerged as one of the top pitchers in the league this season. With fierce competition from stars like Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies, the race for the Cy Young Award is heating up and promises to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory.