Jacob Misiorowski sets record for fastest pitch by a starter
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
On June 26, 2026, Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers recorded a fastball at 105.5 mph while facing Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs. This pitch marks the fastest recorded by a starting pitcher in MLB history and ties for the third-fastest pitch overall. Misiorowski threw 12 four-seam fastballs in the first inning, all exceeding 102 mph. Aroldis Chapman holds the record for the two fastest pitches in history at 105.8 mph and 105.7 mph, measured in 2010 and 2016, respectively. Misiorowski had previously topped out at 103.6 mph just a month ago, indicating he may have potential to surpass Chapman's records in the future.
- •Jacob Misiorowski throws a 105.5 mph fastball against the Cubs.
- •This pitch sets a record for starters in MLB history.
- •Misiorowski's previous high was 103.6 mph last month.
- •Only Aroldis Chapman has recorded faster pitches historically.
- •The game took place on June 26, 2026.
- 5:28 AMESPN — Brewers' Misiorowski hurls 105.5 mph pitch in win
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob Misiorowski's 105.5 mph pitch ties for 3rd-fastest since tracking began in 2008
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Fastest pitches in MLB history: Where does Jacob Misiorowski rank?
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski hits 105.5 mph, tied for 3rd-hardest pitch ever tracked
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — 105.5?!? Jacob Misiorowski throws one of the fastest pitches ever
"After throwing a 105.5 mph pitch, Jacob Misiorowski downplayed emphasis on velocity. Misiorowski tied for the third-fastest pitch since tracking began in 2008, winning for the eighth time in nine decisions to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. “It’s cool,” Misiorowski said.
"Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski threw a first inning fastball on Friday that was clocked at 105.5 mph, breaking his own record for the fastest pitch recorded by a starting pitcher in the pitch tracking era (since 2008).
"The Brewers ace reached back and surpassed 105 mph in the first inning against the Cubs June 26
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External links- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 5:28 AMBrewers' Misiorowski hurls 105.5 mph pitch in win
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski threw a first inning fastball on Friday that was clocked at 105.5 mph, breaking his own record for the fastest pitch recorded by a starting pitcher in the pitch tracking era (since 2008).
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:17 AMJacob Misiorowski's 105.5 mph pitch ties for 3rd-fastest since tracking began in 2008
After throwing a 105.5 mph pitch, Jacob Misiorowski downplayed emphasis on velocity. Misiorowski tied for the third-fastest pitch since tracking began in 2008, winning for the eighth time in nine decisions to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. “It’s cool,” Misiorowski said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 1:11 AMFastest pitches in MLB history: Where does Jacob Misiorowski rank?
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski joined a list dominated by reliever Aroldis Chapman.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:07 AMBrewers ace Jacob Misiorowski hits 105.5 mph, tied for 3rd-hardest pitch ever tracked
Only Aroldis Chapman has ever recorded a faster pitch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:04 AM105.5?!? Jacob Misiorowski throws one of the fastest pitches ever
The Brewers ace reached back and surpassed 105 mph in the first inning against the Cubs June 26
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