Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record in Brewers opener

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 03:44 · Archive

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch in World Series history in Game 1 against Tampa Bay.

Jacob Misiorowski set a World Series record for fastball velocity in Game 1 of the 2026 Fall Classic. According to the New York Post, his first pitch to Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz reached 103.5 mph, breaking Aroldis Chapman's previous record of 103.2 mph set during the 2016 World Series.

Misiorowski was fastball-heavy throughout the opening inning, throwing ten consecutive fastballs to start the game and averaging 101.9 mph across thirteen pitches in the frame. He completed five innings, recording three strikeouts and allowing one earned run.

The Milwaukee Brewers ace has distinguished himself this season with exceptionally high velocity for a starting pitcher. The Japan Times reports he threw 252 strikeouts and posted a 1.80 ERA with a 16-5 record, leading the majors in both ERA and strikeouts. In the postseason before Friday's game, he had pitched to a 3.24 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 8⅓ innings.

How it is being reported

• Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski’s first pitch of 2026 World Series sets historic velocity markIt didn't take long for the Brewers ace to break records in his first World Series appearance.New York Post · 24 Oct, 03:31
• Brewers putting faith in fireballing ace Jacob Misiorowski for Game 1 of World SeriesMisiorowski, considered the favorite for the NL Cy Young Award, was 16-5 with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts. The latter two stats were best in the majors.The Japan Times · 23 Oct, 03:09

In this story: Jacob Misiorowski · Milwaukee Brewers · Tampa Bay Rays · Yandy Diaz · Aroldis Chapman

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