Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Makes MLB History vs. Yankees With Fastest Pitches Ever Thrown By Starter
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Key Points:
- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski made history by throwing the five fastest pitches ever recorded by a starter in the first inning against the New York Yankees.
- Since pitch tracking began in 2008, only three pitches over 103 mph had been recorded by starters, but Misiorowski surpassed this by throwing six pitches over 103.2 mph on Friday night.
- He also set a new record for the two fastest strikeout pitches by a starter in the tracking era, with speeds of 103.3 mph and 102.8 mph, breaking his own previous record.
- In the second inning, Misiorowski continued his dominance by striking out Yankees prospect Spencer Jones after throwing two 103.6 mph pitches.
- Misiorowski has increased his reliance on his four-seam fastball, using it 61.4% of the time this season, up from 55.2% last season.
