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Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski Sets World Series Velocity Record

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.5 mph fastball, setting a World Series velocity record.
He allowed one run over five innings, earning his first postseason win as the Milwaukee Brewers beat Tampa Bay 3-2.
Coaches adjusted his low release point and slow delivery, letting him start rested after 21 2/3 innings in 45 days.
At 24 years, 203 days, he became the youngest pitcher to start three World Series Game 1s.

History

Historical Context

1974 saw Nolan Ryan launch a 100.9 mph fastball, the first recorded triple-digit pitch and a catalyst for higher velocity expectations. The arms race intensified as Aroldis Chapman logged a 105.1 mph record in 2010, cementing extreme speed as a strategic asset. In Game 1 of the 2024 World Series, Jacob Misiorowski threw 103.5 mph, extending the legacy of ever-faster pitching.

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Story summary

Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.5 mph fastball, setting a World Series velocity record.
He allowed one run over five innings, earning his first postseason win as the Milwaukee Brewers beat Tampa Bay 3-2.
Coaches adjusted his low release point and slow delivery, letting him start rested after 21 2/3 innings in 45 days.
At 24 years, 203 days, he became the youngest pitcher to start three World Series Game 1s.

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