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Misiorowski Unleashes Fastest Strikeouts Ever
13 Jun
Summary
- Misiorowski threw the fastest strikeout pitches by a starter.
- He holds the top 10 spots for fastest strikeout pitches.
- Phillies previously objected to his All-Star Game nomination.
Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski set new records against the Phillies on Friday, delivering the fastest strikeout pitches recorded by a starter since 2008. His first-inning performance included striking out Trea Turner and Bryce Harper with pitches exceeding 103 mph, and Kyle Schwarber with a blistering 104.5 mph fastball.
This remarkable display means Misiorowski now holds the top 10 fastest strikeout pitches in the pitch tracking era. His velocity surge may have been fueled by past contention, as the Phillies had loudly objected last July when he was invited to the All-Star Game with limited starting experience.
Fans will anticipate a potential matchup between Misiorowski and Phillies' pitcher Cristopher Sánchez, a National League Cy Young candidate. Sánchez is slated to start for Philadelphia on Sunday.
