Jacob Misiorowski Sets Record With Unmatched Fastball Performance

WHO:

MLB.com - Jacob Misiorowski is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB.com - William Contreras is the catcher for Jacob Misiorowski.

MLB.com - Andrew Painter, a 23-year-old right-hander for the Philadelphia Phillies, followed an opener in his latest outing.

MLB.com - Adolis García was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.

Fox News - Jacob Misiorowski, a right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB.com - Misiorowski is 24 years old and has been a prominent figure in the National League Cy Young Award race.

WHAT:

AP News - Jacob Misiorowski struck out 15 batters in a complete-game shutout, achieving the most strikeouts in a "Maddux" (a shutout on fewer than 100 pitches) since records of pitch counts began in 1988.

AP News - Misiorowski threw four pitches of 104 mph or higher, all faster than the previous high for a starter of 103.7 mph he set at Colorado on June 7.

AP News - Misiorowski reached 100 mph with a record 58 pitches, one more than he threw against St. Louis on May 25.

AP News - Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts were the most by any pitcher this season.

AP News - Misiorowski's ERA was lowered to 1.34 after the game.

AP News - Misiorowski faced the minimum 27 batters, with Kyle Schwarber's single being the only hit allowed.

MLB.com - Jacob Misiorowski's performance included 58 triple-digit fastballs, with 31 at 102-plus mph, both new marks for the pitch-tracking era.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts tied for the most by a pitcher in a game in which he faced the minimum since at least 1900, matching Erik Bedard's record from July 7, 2007.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's 0.17 ERA in his past eight outings is the lowest ERA in any eight-start span since earned runs became an official stat in 1913, surpassing Chris Sale's 0.20 mark for the Red Sox in 2018.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's performance marked the Brewers' first complete-game shutout since Brandon Woodruff blanked the Marlins nearly three years ago.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts tied for the most in a single game this season.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's outing was the first complete game of one hit or fewer since CC Sabathia's start on August 31, 2008.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts matched Corbin Burnes for second most in Brewers history, with only Ben Sheets having more (18 strikeouts against the Braves on May 16, 2004).

MLB.com - Misiorowski's performance was the fastest pitch thrown by a starter at 104.5 mph, and he struck out Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Bryce Harper with the three fastest strikeout pitches for a starter in the pitch tracking era.

MLB.com - The game was attended by a sellout crowd of 40,205 at American Family Field.

MLB.com - Misiorowski struck out 15 batters in a complete-game shutout, achieving the most strikeouts in a "Maddux" since 1988.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's performance included 58 triple-digit fastballs, with 31 at 102-plus mph, both new marks for the pitch-tracking era.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts tied for the most by a pitcher in a game in which he faced the minimum since at least 1900.

MLB.com - Jacob Misiorowski struck out 15 batters on just 95 pitches in a shutout, maxing out at 104.5 mph, in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Phillies.

MLB.com - Misiorowski threw 58 triple-digit fastballs, including 31 at 102-plus mph, both new marks for the pitch-tracking era.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts tied for the most by a pitcher in a game in which he faced the minimum since at least 1900, matching Erik Bedard's record from July 7, 2007.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's performance marked the Brewers' first complete-game shutout since Brandon Woodruff blanked the Marlins nearly three years ago.

MLB.com - Jacob Misiorowski threw 58 triple-digit fastballs, including 31 at 102-plus mph, both new marks for the pitch-tracking era.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts tied for the most by a pitcher in a game in which he faced the minimum since at least 1900, with the Orioles’ Erik Bedard on July 7, 2007.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's performance included the fastest pitch thrown by a starter at 104.5 mph, and he struck out Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Bryce Harper with the three fastest strikeout pitches for a starter in the pitch tracking era.

MLB.com - Painter allowed five runs off five hits and three walks over five innings, resulting in a 6.43 ERA through his first 13 career appearances.

MLB.com - The Phillies' outfielders are slashing .240/.292/.377 (.669 OPS) this season, with Brandon Marsh contributing significantly to those numbers.

Fox News - Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher at 104.5 mph against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB.com - He struck out 15 batters in a complete-game shutout, marking the Brewers' first complete-game shutout since September 11, 2023.

MLB.com - Misiorowski set a career high with 15 strikeouts and achieved the most strikeouts in a "Maddux" (a shutout on fewer than 100 pitches) since 1988.

MLB.com - He logged 95 pitches, with 74 strikes, and had the top 10 fastest strikeout pitches for a starter in the pitch tracking era.

MLB.com - Misiorowski has a 1.50 ERA, 116 strikeouts, and a 0.81 WHIP in the current season.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Fox News - The game took place at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

MLB.com - The Brewers faced the Philadelphia Phillies.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game occurred on the one-year anniversary of Misiorowski's Major League debut.

MLB.com - Misiorowski's previous record for the fastest pitch was 103.4 mph, set on May 25 against the Cardinals.

WHY:

MLB.com - Misiorowski was motivated to perform against the Phillies due to past objections from their team regarding his All-Star Game selection.

MLB.com - Interim manager Don Mattingly indicated that García's injury may prematurely end his debut season in Philadelphia.

MLB.com - Misiorowski was motivated to perform against the Phillies due to past objections from their team regarding his All-Star Game selection.

HOW:

MLB.com - Misiorowski completed the game on 95 pitches, with 74 strikes, marking the Brewers' first complete game since September 11, 2023.

MLB.com - Misiorowski completed the game on 95 pitches, with 74 strikes, and logged the most strikeouts in a "Maddux" (a shutout on fewer than 100 pitches) since records of pitch counts began in 1988.

MLB.com - Misiorowski completed the game on 95 pitches, with 74 strikes, marking the Brewers' first complete game since September 11, 2023.

MLB.com - The Phillies added Derek Hill and Gabriel Rincones Jr. to fill García's spot in right field, with Rincones making his MLB debut.

MLB.com - Misiorowski achieved his strikeouts by utilizing a fastball that consistently exceeded 100 mph, including 45 pitches at 101 mph or more in a previous outing against the Rockies.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:16 UTC)

Jacob Misiorowski delivered an incredible performance, striking out 15 batters in a complete-game shutout, marking the most strikeouts in a "Maddux" since pitch count records began in 1988. He also reached 100 mph with a record 58 pitches and threw four pitches of 104 mph or higher, surpassing his previous high of 103.7 mph set just days earlier. With this impressive outing, Misiorowski's ERA dropped to 1.34, and he faced the minimum 27 batters, allowing only a single hit to Kyle Schwarber.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 19:19 UTC)

Jacob Misiorowski delivered a historic performance, throwing 58 triple-digit fastballs, including 31 at over 102 mph, setting new records for the pitch-tracking era. He also tied for the most strikeouts in a game this season with 15, matching the record for the minimum faced since 1900, while achieving the Brewers' first complete-game shutout in nearly three years. Misiorowski's remarkable outing featured the fastest pitch thrown by a starter at 104.5 mph and was witnessed by a sellout crowd of 40,205 at American Family Field.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 13:21 UTC)

Jacob Misiorowski, a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, delivered an outstanding performance at American Family Field, striking out 15 batters in a complete-game shutout. This achievement marks the most strikeouts in a "Maddux" since 1988 and ties for the most by a pitcher facing the minimum since at least 1900, all while throwing 58 triple-digit fastballs, including 31 at 102-plus mph. Misiorowski completed the game on just 95 pitches, with 74 strikes, marking the Brewers' first complete game since September 11, 2023.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 09:53 UTC)

In a stunning performance, Jacob Misiorowski struck out 15 batters on just 95 pitches, leading the Brewers to a 6-0 shutout victory over the Phillies, while reaching a maximum speed of 104.5 mph. He threw an impressive 58 triple-digit fastballs, including 31 at 102 mph or faster, setting new records for the pitch-tracking era, and his strikeout total tied for the most in a game where he faced the minimum since at least 1900. Misiorowski's 0.17 ERA over his last eight outings is the lowest for any eight-start span since earned runs became an official statistic in 1913, surpassing Chris Sale's previous mark of 0.20.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 08:06 UTC)

Jacob Misiorowski delivered an impressive performance, throwing 58 triple-digit fastballs, including 31 at 102-plus mph, setting new records for the pitch-tracking era. He tied for the most strikeouts in a game facing the minimum since at least 1900, with 15 strikeouts, and threw the fastest pitch by a starter at 104.5 mph, striking out notable players like Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Bryce Harper. Completing the game on just 95 pitches, with 74 strikes, Misiorowski achieved the Brewers' first complete game since September 11, 2023.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 06:20 UTC)

In a recent outing, Andrew Painter, a 23-year-old right-hander for the Philadelphia Phillies, struggled on the mound, allowing five runs off five hits and three walks over five innings, which brings his ERA to 6.43 through his first 13 career appearances. Meanwhile, the team announced that Adolis García has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a right latissimus dorsi tear, which interim manager Don Mattingly suggested could end García's debut season in Philadelphia prematurely. To fill the void in right field, the Phillies have added Derek Hill and Gabriel Rincones Jr., with Rincones making his MLB debut.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 04:20 UTC)

Jacob Misiorowski, a right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, made headlines by throwing the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher at an astonishing 104.5 mph during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. In a remarkable performance, he struck out 15 batters in a complete-game shutout, marking the Brewers' first complete-game shutout since September 11, 2023, and setting a career high for strikeouts while achieving the most in a "Maddux" since 1988. Misiorowski's impressive season stats now include a 1.50 ERA, 116 strikeouts, and a 0.81 WHIP, showcasing his dominance on the mound.