Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivered an extraordinary start during a game against the New York Yankees, striking out 11 and throwing seven fastest pitches ever recorded for a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball since 2008.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Friday, May 8 , 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
| Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThat's not all, though. In the middle there, we saw one of the most ridiculous starts you're ever going to see, thanks to young flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski. The 6'7'' hurler left his last start early on May 1, but he showed no signs of rust on Friday. Overall, heand allowed just two base hits while striking out 11 batters.
If that were simply it, it would be a phenomenal outing. But it's not all. Misiorowski came out firing. That's not an exaggeration either.
He threw 10 pitches of 102.4 miles per hour or higher in the first inning on Friday, including aMay 8, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesIn the process, Misiorowski actually threw the seven fastest pitches by a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball since the league began tracking in 2008,"We have pitch tracking data for regular season and postseason games back to 2008, and during that time there has never been a start like Jacob Misiorowski's tonight.
He threw the seven fastest pitches on record for a starting pitcher," McCalvy wrote. Jordan Hicks has the No. 8 spot behind Misiorowski's top seven that he threw all in the first inning on Friday,Misiorowski now has 11 of the 14 fastest pitches thrown by a starting pitcher since 2008 and they have all come from his last two starts. That's simply ridiculous. It's important to note that the Yankees aren't some slouch.
They entered the contest as the No. 1 team in the American League. It didn't matter, though. Misiorowski allowed just two base hits and completely outdueled Yankees ace Max Fried. It wasn't even close.
Fried allowed five earned runs in six innings pitched across six base hits. Throughout Misiorowski's young career so far, there have been a handful of starts that have caught the national baseball world's attention. This should be right near the top. Again, this is a guy who came out firing and threw the seven fastest pitches by a starter dating back to 2008 all in the first inning on Friday.
What's he going to do in his next start? Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick received an MBA at Brandeis University. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "Milwaukee Brewers On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com
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