Misiorowski Opens World Series With Record Velocity

Jacob Misiorowski opened the World Series by throwing a 103.5 mph fastball on his first pitch, setting a new record for the fastest pitch in the event. The 24-year-old right-hander delivered the offering to Yandy Díaz, surpassing the previous high of 103.2 mph established by Aroldis Chapman in 2016. Stadium displays listed the pitch at 103.4 mph while Statcast recorded it at 103.5 mph.

Season Velocity Dominance

Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches at 100 mph or higher during the regular season, well above the prior mark of 673 set by Jordan Hicks in 2018. His top speed reached 105.5 mph against Pete Crow-Armstrong on June 27, coming close to the overall regular-season record of 105.8 mph held by Chapman since 2010.

Postseason Heat Continues

In the Division Series and League Championship Series combined, the pitcher reached 100 mph on 96 of 182 pitches. His fastest in those rounds measured 104.8 mph to Fernando Tatis Jr. on the first pitch of the NLDS opener, exceeding the previous postseason high of 104.5 mph by Mason Miller.

First Inning Results

Misiorowski gave up two hits in the opening inning yet stranded both runners on base.