Misiorowski throws 105.5 mph fastball, tying right-handed record

Jacob Misiorowski etched his name into Major League Baseball history on Sunday, throwing a blistering 105.5 mph (169.8 km/h) fastball. The Milwaukee Brewers pitcher tied the MLB record for the fastest pitch by a right-handed pitcher, a mark previously set in 2024. The stadium crowd of 41,021 erupted as the ball rocketed into the catcher's mitt, a testament to the pitcher's raw power.

Misiorowski's historic pitch came in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs, targeting lead-off batter Pete Crow-Armstrong. The 24-year-old's fastball, clocked at 105.5 mph, now stands alongside the record held by Ben Joyce. Only Aroldis Chapman, a left-handed pitcher, has thrown faster in MLB history, reaching 105.8 mph.

What makes Misiorowski's achievement even more remarkable is that he is a starting pitcher, tasked with pitching multiple innings, rather than a relief pitcher who typically throws fewer, harder pitches. He demonstrated his stamina and effectiveness by holding the Cubs hitless through four innings. Although Seiya Suzuki managed to hit a home run in the fifth, Misiorowski continued to dominate, striking out Ian Happ with a 102.8 mph fastball in the sixth inning.

He finished the game with an impressive line: six innings pitched, two hits allowed (one home run), four walks, and eight strikeouts, giving up just one earned run. The Brewers secured a 6-2 victory, and Misiorowski earned his ninth win of the season against three losses. "I still have more to show," Misiorowski stated after the game, hinting at further brilliance to come.

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I still have more to show.