Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set a Statcast velocity record for a starting pitcher during a game against the New York Yankees on Friday.
This performance marks the highest velocity ever recorded for a starter since Statcast began tracking data in 2008. The feat establishes a new benchmark for power pitching in the modern era of professional baseball.
Misiorowski dominated the first inning by recording a 1-2-3 strikeout frame [1]. During that inning, he threw 10 pitches that reached at least 102 mph [1], though some reports state those 10 pitches were at least 103 mph [3].
The right-hander's speed surpassed previous historical markers. He threw seven pitches harder than the previous starter record of 103.2 mph [2]. Additionally, the outing included the five fastest pitches ever recorded for a starting pitcher [4].
Statcast data indicates that Misiorowski's ability to maintain this level of velocity over multiple pitches is unprecedented for a player in a starting role. While relief pitchers often reach these speeds in short bursts, starting pitchers typically manage their energy over several innings, a constraint Misiorowski seemingly bypassed during his first frame on Friday.
The Brewers' prospect utilized this velocity to stifle the Yankees' lineup. By combining extreme speed with a strikeout-heavy approach, he prevented any New York batters from reaching base in the opening inning [1].
“Jacob Misiorowski set a Statcast velocity record for a starting pitcher”
Misiorowski's performance challenges the traditional distinction between the velocity profiles of starting pitchers and closers. By maintaining triple-digit speed across 10 consecutive pitches, he demonstrates a level of explosive power that could force opposing hitters to adjust their timing and approach throughout an entire game, rather than just facing high heat in the final inning.
