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Brewers' Misiorowski ties 3rd-fastest fastball in win over Cubs

6/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) threw a 105.5 mph fastball, tying the third-fastest since 2008, in a 6-2 win over the Cubs on June 27, 2026.
He struck out eight, delivered 55 pitches at 100 mph+ (40 at 101 mph+), logged a season-high 107 pitches, allowed only a solo homer to Seiya Suzuki, and posted a league-leading 1.45 ERA.
Manager Pat Murphy, recovering from back-disk surgery, directed the team from the dugout despite his condition.

History

Historical Context

In 2010 Aroldis Chapman threw a 105.1 mph fastball, the fastest ever recorded by MLB’s Statcast system. That benchmark sparked a wave of ultra-velocity arms, exemplified when Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski logged a 105.5 mph strikeout-filled outing for the Brewers against the Chicago Cubs in 2024. Chapman still holds nine of the twelve fastest pitches in history, prompting MLB to weigh new batter-safety rules.

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Story summary

Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) threw a 105.5 mph fastball, tying the third-fastest since 2008, in a 6-2 win over the Cubs on June 27, 2026.
He struck out eight, delivered 55 pitches at 100 mph+ (40 at 101 mph+), logged a season-high 107 pitches, allowed only a solo homer to Seiya Suzuki, and posted a league-leading 1.45 ERA.
Manager Pat Murphy, recovering from back-disk surgery, directed the team from the dugout despite his condition.

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