Misiorowski Shatters Fastball Record | Milwaukee Brewers News

0:00It's September 9th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Milwaukee Brewers News today. AI-powered updates on your squad. Jacob Misiurowski, the 24-year-old phenom, is rewriting the record books this season. He just became the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw over 1,000 triple-digit fastballs in a single season. This is a massive milestone, especially considering the next closest pitcher, Jordan Hicks, through 659 in 2018. Misiurowski's dominance isn't just about raw velocity. It's about sustained excellence. On Tuesday night, he once again showed why he's a Sai Young contender, pitching into the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs. He racked up nine strikeouts, bringing his league leading total to 236 for the season, and kept his earned run average below two. Even though his team ultimately got the win in extra innings, Misiurowski didn't get the decision. He pitched brilliantly, allowing only four hits and one earned run, but the game was tied

1:00heading into the ninth. The Cubs managed to score in the top of the ninth, but the Brewers fought back to tie it and eventually win it in the tenth. This record-setting performance is a testament to Misiurowski's unique skill set and dedication. The pitch-tracking era, which began in 2008, has allowed us to quantify this kind of power, and he's blowing past all previous. Benchmarks. It's truly remarkable to see a pitcher achieve this level of performance with such high octane stuff. His ability to consistently throw that hard while maintaining control and effectiveness is what makes him such a compelling figure in the game today. He's not just breaking records, he's setting a new standard for what's possible for starting pitchers in the modern era.