Misiorowski Tops 103 MPH Ten Times, Sets MLB Record Sport By lines May 9, 2026 Jacob Misiorowski threw ten pitches of at least 103 mph on Friday night. The performance set a Statcast-era velocity record for MLB starting pitchers. Misiorowski struck out 11 batters in six innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the New York Yankees 6-0. By the Numbers: Misiorowski's Historic Night Against New York Misiorowski reached 103.6 mph three times on Friday. That mark is the highest velocity recorded by any MLB starter since Statcast tracking began in 2008. Starters had combined for only four pitches at 103 mph since 2008, per ESPN Research. Two of those four pitches belonged to Jordan Hicks, and two belonged to Misiorowski. The previous starter velocity record was 103.2 mph, set by Jordan Hicks on July 12, 2022. Misiorowski threw seven pitches faster than that Hicks mark in the first two innings alone. Misiorowski finished the outing with 11 strikeouts and zero earned runs across six innings. Misiorowski called the performance one of the top three starts of his major league career. Misiorowski posted a 1.50 ERA across three postseason appearances in 2025. Misiorowski beat 2025 NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes in a head-to-head start during his rookie year. Misiorowski also outdueled three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw during the 2025 season. Source: ESPN. Related Sports Coverage MLB Injuries: Boyd, Betts, Ragans on the Shelf in May Carlos Correa Ankle Surgery Ends His 2026 MLB Season McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov Vie for 2026 NHL MVP
