Brewers Pitcher Throws Record 57 Pitches Over 100 MPH

Jacob Misiorowski stepped onto the mound Monday night and did what most people can't even imagine: he threw a baseball faster than highway traffic 57 times in one game.

The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander shattered the previous record of 47 pitches at 100 mph or faster, set by Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in 2022. But what makes this story special isn't just the raw power—it's how Misiorowski turned his greatest strength into complete dominance through hard work.

Forty of his pitches hit 101 mph. Twenty-two reached 102 mph. Nine exceeded 103 mph, with his fastest clocking in at 103.4 mph. He struck out 12 batters in the 5-1 victory over St. Louis, and nine of those strikeouts came on pitches that broke the 100 mph barrier.

"That's what I do," Misiorowski said simply. "I throw hard."

But speed without control is just spectacle. What transformed Misiorowski from promising rookie to record-breaker was his offseason commitment to improvement. Last year, he struggled with walks and posted a 4.36 ERA. This season, he's become nearly unhittable.

The numbers tell the transformation story. Last year, Misiorowski walked 31 batters in 66 innings. This season, he's cut that to just 19 walks in 64 innings while racking up a major league-leading 100 strikeouts. His ERA sits at a sparkling 1.83.

The secret? Misiorowski dedicated his offseason to strengthening his lower body and refining his mechanics. "You have to have a lower half," manager Pat Murphy explained, noting that arm strength alone doesn't create this kind of performance.

In May alone, Misiorowski allowed just one run and 11 hits across 31 1/3 innings while striking out 49 batters. When St. Louis scored in the sixth inning Monday, it ended his scoreless streak at 29 1/3 innings—the third-longest in Brewers history.

He hasn't given up an extra-base hit in six straight starts. Batters aren't just struggling against him—they're helpless.

Why This Inspires

Misiorowski's journey shows what happens when natural gifts meet genuine commitment. He could have relied on being the hardest-throwing starter in baseball, but instead he addressed his weaknesses head-on.

His transformation didn't happen overnight or by accident. It came from focusing on conditioning, mechanics, and the unglamorous work that doesn't make highlight reels. Now he's not just breaking records—he's rewriting what's possible for power pitchers.

First baseman Andrew Vaughn summed it up perfectly: "That fastball's probably the best in the game."

Watching someone reach the top of their sport is inspiring, but watching them get there through dedication and continuous improvement might be even better.