Jacob Misiorowski throws record 103.7 mph pitch for Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch by a starter since tracking began in 2008 when he clocked 103.7 mph against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
The 24-year-old right-hander delivered the historic low-and-outside fastball to Kyle Karros during the third inning in Denver.
He dominated the opposition throughout the evening, throwing an astonishing 52 pitches at 100 mph or faster.
That display of elite velocity included a record-breaking 45 deliveries clocking in at 101 mph or more.
Elite strikeout pace puts youngster among greats
The Brewers ace struck out eight batters over seven outstanding innings, allowing just a single unearned run to lower his season ERA to a stellar 1.50.
His performance also pushed his career strikeout total to 203 in just 28 major league appearances.
Reaching the milestone at such blistering speed ties the rising star with Paul Skenes and Noah Syndergaard as the seventh-fastest to achieve the feat in MLB history.
He now owns the 12 fastest pitches thrown by any starting pitcher this season, comfortably surpassing his previous high of 103.4 mph set in May.
Chasing Chapman’s ultimate velocity record
While the Wisconsin franchise’s standout has rewritten the history books for starters, the ultimate velocity crown remains elsewhere.
Aroldis Chapman still holds the outright record for the fastest pitch thrown by any reliever or starter since 2008.
The veteran closer unleashed an untouchable 105.8 mph fastball during his time with the Cincinnati Reds in 2010.