Milwaukee's Misiorowski Ties MLB Record for Fastest Pitch by a Right-Hander at 169.8 km/h

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed fireballer Jacob Misiorowski, 24, has tied the Major League Baseball (MLB) record for the fastest pitch ever thrown by a right-handed pitcher, clocking in at 105.5 mph (approximately 169.8 km/h).

Misiorowski, who started in the home game against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 27 (KST), delivered the historic fastball against leadoff hitter Pete Crow-Armstrong in the top of the first inning with a count of two strikes.

Although Crow-Armstrong managed to make contact for a foul ball, the number displayed on the stadium scoreboard marked a new chapter in MLB velocity history.

According to MLB.com, the official league website, Misiorowski's pitch ranks third all-time in MLB history since the introduction of the Statcast tracking system in 2008.

It ties the 105.5 mph record set by Ben Joyce of the Los Angeles Angels in 2024.

Misiorowski's previous personal best was 104.5 mph (168.2 km/h).

The top two spots in MLB history are currently held by left-handed flamethrower Aroldis Chapman of the Boston Red Sox, known as the synonym for high-velocity pitching.

Chapman remains at the pinnacle of the Statcast velocity rankings, having recorded phenomenal speeds of 105.8 mph (170.3 km/h) in 2010 and 105.7 mph (170.1 km/h) in 2016.

Misiorowski's feat is even more impressive considering that both Chapman and Joyce are relief pitchers who typically throw for shorter innings.

After opening the game with his historic fastball, Misiorowski kept the Cubs' lineup in check, maintaining a no-hitter through the fourth inning.

The only blemish on his performance was a home run allowed to leadoff hitter Seiya Suzuki in the top of the fifth.

However, his monstrous pitching prowess remained evident.

In the top of the sixth inning, with two outs and the bases loaded, Misiorowski stayed on the mound even after a visit from the coaching staff. He struck out Ian Happ with a 102.8 mph fastball, letting out a roar after the swinging strikeout.

Misiorowski threw a career-high 107 pitches over six innings, allowing two hits (including one home run), four walks, and striking out eight while giving up only one run, earning his ninth win of the season (3 losses).

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