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Brewers Rookie Misiorowski Sets 100-MPH Record in 7-1 Win

6/8/2026

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Summary

Misiorowski Blazes

Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee Brewers) threw a 103.7 mph fastball to Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros in a 7-1 win at Coors Field on Saturday, logging 52 pitches at 100 mph+ (a record 45 at 101 mph+).
He struck out eight, allowed one unearned run, cut his ERA to 1.50 and tied the seventh-fastest mark with 203 career strikeouts.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised the velocity but urged better zone control.

Summary

Misiorowski Dominates

Jacob Misiorowski leads MLB with 116 strikeouts this season.
He tops the league with a 0.81 WHIP, the lowest among qualified pitchers.
His 1.50 ERA ranks second only to Cristopher Sánchez’s 1.46.
At 24, he set the record for fewest major-league games before his first All-Star selection.
He has logged over 400 pitches exceeding 100 mph and posted a season-to-date velocity of 103.6 mph, the hardest-throwing starter since 2008.

Summary

Misiorowski Soars

Pat Murphy says Misiorowski releases the ball nearer home plate than any starter, causing perceived velocity to exceed the radar-measured 103.7 mph.
Murphy adds Misiorowski has silenced last season’s doubts about his command and stamina by delivering consistent location and lethal secondary offerings.
Analysts expect that pairing historic velocity with refined command will generate uniquely sustained success in 2026.

Summary

Misiorowski Strikes

Brice Turang hit two of Milwaukee’s five solo homers, the first off Zach Agnos.
David Hamilton’s second-inning homer came with four hits that tied his career-high total.
Jake Bauers’ eighth-inning homer was his 11th of the season despite four walks.
Misiorowski’s 98 mph cutter struck Tyler Freeman’s helmet, forcing him out before he walked back unaided.

History

Historical Context

In September 1974, Nolan Ryan became the first MLB pitcher whose fastball was officially recorded above 100 mph, a milestone that sparked a league-wide focus on velocity. Since then pitches over 100 mph rose from 214 in 2008 to 3,848 in 2023. Today the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski, throwing 103.7 mph, exemplifies that enduring shift toward extreme speed.

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Misiorowski Blazes

Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee Brewers) threw a 103.7 mph fastball to Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros in a 7-1 win at Coors Field on Saturday, logging 52 pitches at 100 mph+ (a record 45 at 101 mph+).
He struck out eight, allowed one unearned run, cut his ERA to 1.50 and tied the seventh-fastest mark with 203 career strikeouts.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised the velocity but urged better zone control.

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