Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski's 2026 World Series first sets historic mark
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski set a record for the fastest pitch in World Series history since 2008, throwing a 103.5 mph fastball on his first pitch during Milwaukee’s 3-2 Game 1 win over the Rays.
- His record-breaking pitch surpassed Aroldis Chapman’s previous mark of 103.2 mph set in the 2016 World Series.
- Misiorowski dominated the first inning with a fastball-heavy approach, averaging 101.9 mph on 13 pitches, and finished the game with three strikeouts and one earned run over five innings.
- In his first full MLB season, Misiorowski led the league with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, and a 16-5 record, maintaining strong postseason performance with a 3.24 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 8⅓ innings.
- Misiorowski acknowledged the increased nerves of starting a postseason game compared to pitching out of the bullpen, noting the difference in pressure and preparation.
