Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski made history to open the team’s <a href="https://comicvibe.com/how-to-watch-the-2026-world-series/" title="How To Watch The 2026 World Series“>World Series matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
Misiorowski’s first pitch of Game 1 was 103.5 miles per hour, representing the fastest pitch ever recorded in a World Series contest.
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Milwaukee entered Friday’s action looking to take a 1-0 series lead during its first appearance in the Fall Classic since 1982.
Misiorowski already holds the record for the fastest pitch thrown by a starter in MLB history, reaching 105.5 miles per hour during a matchup with the Chicago Cubs on June 27.
The average velocity of the 24-year-old’s four-seam fastball is the highest among all starting pitchers this season at 100.6 mph
Misiorowski thrived during the regular season, compiling a 16-5 record in 30 starts to go along with a 1.80 ERA and 0.802 WHIP. He also racked up 252 strikeouts, the most in the majors.
He’s remained effective in the playoffs, posting a 3.24 ERA while amassing 11 strikeouts in 8.1 innings pitched across two starts.
