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Jacob Misiorowski Sets 100-mph Strikeout Record, Sparks Cy-Young Talk

5/26/2026

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Misiorowski Sets Records

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski threw a seven-inning outing on May 25 2026, allowing one run and striking out 12.
He delivered 57 pitches at 100 mph or higher, a record since 2008.
He recorded nine 100-plus-mph strikeouts, a record, and became the first 2026 pitcher to reach 100 strikeouts in 64 innings.
Analysts note his 1.83 ERA, MLB strikeout lead and 1.88 FIP keep him in early Cy Young talks.

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Misiorowski Targets 105 mph

Jacob Misiorowski says he believes he can reach 105 mph on his fastball.
Analyst Sarah Langs noted he threw 22 pitches at 102 mph+ and 40 at 101 mph+, a feat matched by only three pitchers since 2008.
He received an All-Star nod after 15 games, drawing criticism from Cubs and Cardinals fans.

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Misiorowski Extends Shutout

Pitcher Misiorowski’s seventh-inning outing extended the Brewers’ shutout streak to 29 1/3 innings, the third-longest in franchise history.
He credited his offseason lower-body training for the velocity surge and improved stamina.
He lowered his walk rate to 19 in 64 innings, a drop from 31 walks last season.
He has recorded 22 career pitches of at least 103 mph as a starter, the most in the pitch-tracking era.

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Misiorowski Aims 105 mph

The game’s opening is set for 2:10 p.m. ET at American Family Field.
Misiorowski said on the On Base Podcast that he aims to throw 104-105 mph.
Only 12 pitches have reached 105 mph in the pitch-tracking era, underscoring the speed’s rarity.
Aroldis Chapman holds the 105-mph record with a 105.8 mph fastball on Sept. 24 2010 for Reds against the Padres.
Jordan Hicks and Ben Joyce each recorded 105-mph pitches on May 20 2018 and Sept. 3 2024, respectively.

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Historical Context

On September 24 2010, Cuban reliever Aroldis Chapman threw a 105.1-mph fastball, the fastest ever recorded in MLB. Since Statcast’s 2015 debut, only twelve pitches have exceeded 105 mph, underscoring the rarity of Chapman’s feat. Today, Brewers prospect Jacob Misiorowski, aiming for similar velocity, joins a small group that includes Jordan Hicks and Ben Joyce, driving teams to prioritize biomechanics.

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Misiorowski Sets Records

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski threw a seven-inning outing on May 25 2026, allowing one run and striking out 12.
He delivered 57 pitches at 100 mph or higher, a record since 2008.
He recorded nine 100-plus-mph strikeouts, a record, and became the first 2026 pitcher to reach 100 strikeouts in 64 innings.
Analysts note his 1.83 ERA, MLB strikeout lead and 1.88 FIP keep him in early Cy Young talks.

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