Jacob Misiorowski Sets New Record With 105.5 MPH Fastball
WHO:
MLB.com - David Peterson was traded to the Chicago Cubs from the New York Mets.
MLB.com - Cubs manager Craig Counsell commented on Peterson's trade, stating, "Sometimes a change of scenery is a good thing."
Fox News - Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher
MLB.com - Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs center fielder
MLB.com - Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers manager
MLB.com - Dr. Brandon Rebholz, spine specialist
WHAT:
Fox News - Jacob Misiorowski's pitch of 105.5 mph was recorded during an 0-2 count against Pete Crow-Armstrong, marking it as the third-fastest tracked pitch in the Statcast era since 2008.
MLB.com - Misiorowski's fastball was clocked at 1.4 mph faster than his season average during the game against the Cubs.
Sportskeeda - The Milwaukee Brewers achieved their fifth consecutive win with a 6-2 victory against the Chicago Cubs.
MLB.com - Peterson is scheduled to make his first start for the Cubs on Saturday night.
MLB.com - The Cubs placed reliever Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list due to right knee tendinitis.
Fox News - Jacob Misiorowski threw a record-breaking pitch of 105.5 mph.
MLB.com - The pitch was recorded during an 0-2 count against Pete Crow-Armstrong.
MLB.com - Misiorowski's previous career high was 104.5 mph.
MLB.com - The 105.5 mph pitch tied him with Ben Joyce, who threw a pitch of the same speed on September 3, 2024.
MLB.com - Only Aroldis Chapman has thrown harder tracked pitches, reaching 105.8 mph in 2010 and 105.7 mph in 2016.
MLB.com - Misiorowski led the Major Leagues with a 1.45 ERA and 138 strikeouts prior to the game.
WHERE:
Fox News - American Family Field, Milwaukee
MLB.com - Appleton, Wisconsin (location of Pat Murphy's surgery)
WHEN:
MLB.com - Pat Murphy underwent back surgery on a Thursday, the day before returning to work.
MLB.com - The Brewers began a stretch of 18 games in 17 days leading to the All-Star break.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Cubs needed help in the rotation due to injuries to multiple starters, including Ben Brown, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Justin Steele, and Cade Horton.
MLB.com - Pat Murphy returned to work after surgery to maintain the team's rhythm and support his players.
HOW:
MLB.com - Peterson will be working in front of a Cubs defense that leads the Majors in outs above average and runs prevented.
MLB.com - Pat Murphy managed the game from a room off the dugout to avoid quick movements post-surgery.
(UPDATED June 27, 2026 09:41 UTC)
In an impressive display of speed, Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers recorded a pitch at 105.5 mph during an 0-2 count against Pete Crow-Armstrong, making it the third-fastest tracked pitch in the Statcast era since 2008. This fastball was also 1.4 mph faster than Misiorowski's season average. The Brewers celebrated their fifth consecutive win with a solid 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
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(UPDATED June 27, 2026 07:53 UTC)
David Peterson has been traded to the Chicago Cubs from the New York Mets, and Cubs manager Craig Counsell noted that "sometimes a change of scenery is a good thing." Peterson is set to make his first start for the Cubs on Saturday night, stepping in as the team deals with injuries to several starters, including Ben Brown and Jameson Taillon. He will be supported by a Cubs defense that currently leads the Majors in outs above average and runs prevented.
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(UPDATED June 27, 2026 04:22 UTC)
In a stunning display of talent, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski threw a record-breaking pitch clocked at 105.5 mph during an 0-2 count against Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, surpassing his previous high of 104.5 mph. This remarkable feat ties him with Ben Joyce, who achieved the same speed on September 3, 2024, and places him just behind Aroldis Chapman, who holds the record for the hardest tracked pitches. Meanwhile, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who recently underwent back surgery, managed the game from a room off the dugout to support his team during a crucial stretch of 18 games in 17 days leading up to the All-Star break.