Jacob Misiorowski Throws 1,115 Pitches Over 100 MPH in Brewers' World Series Win

Jacob Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches at 100 miles per hour or faster during the 2026 regular season. This total shatters the previous single-season record of 673 held by Jordan Hicks of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018. His velocity output includes one pitch clocked at 105.5 mph, which he threw to Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong on June 27.

The statistical dominance extended beyond raw speed. Misiorowski finished the year with a 16-5 record and a 1.80 earned run average. He also led the major leagues with 252 strikeouts and held opponents to a .157 batting average. This makes him only the fourth pitcher since 1950 to top the league in all three categories. His performance sets him up to likely receive the National League Cy Young Award next month.

The workload took a physical toll on the 24-year-old right-hander. He pitched 193 2/3 innings across the regular season and postseason, a sharp increase from his 141 1/3 innings the previous year. In Game 5 of the World Series at Tropicana Field, he struck out just two batters, tying his career low for a start. He allowed two hits over 5 2/3 scoreless innings before leaving the game with a right calf cramp. The cramp forced him from two starts in May as well.

Tampa Bay grounds crews made multiple trips to the mound to fill a divot created by Misiorowski's long stride. He was removed from the game with the Brewers holding a four-run lead. Head athletic trainer Brad Epstein accompanied him off the field. Misiorowski noted that he felt nauseous before the game but relied on support from his fiancé to prepare.

"It was insane," Misiorowski said. "I woke up this morning and I felt like throwing up from the beginning. I felt awful. My fiancée was amazing today. She helped me out, get through this and really made sure I got what I needed. It was amazing."

Brewers manager Pat Murphy described the pitcher as a hard worker who transformed his physique in the weight room. Murphy said the team saw Misiorowski arrive 30 pounds heavier than the previous year. "He won the trust of the players this year," Murphy said. "They saw him work. They saw him come in 30 pounds heavier. They saw the work he does in between his starts and he won the trust of the ballplayers."

Catcher William Contreras, who was named the Series MVP, emphasized the need for direct communication with the young pitcher. "I’m someone that has been able to tell him things how they are to his face, and I think he needs that," Contreras said. "Jacob is still a kid. Jacob is still young, and he’s still learning in his career."

Misiorowski rushed from the third base dugout with arms raised after the final out. The Brewers defeated Tampa Bay 4-1 to win the World Series, ending a 58-season title drought. Misiorowski finished the Series with a 2-0 record and a 0.84 ERA, striking out five batters in 10 2/3 innings.