Jacob Misiorowski sets MLB starter pitch record at 103.7 mph

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski set a Major League Baseball record for starting pitchers on Saturday night, throwing a 103.7 mph fastball against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The pitch, which was low and outside to hitter Kyle Karros in the third inning, is the fastest thrown by a starter since MLB began tracking pitch velocity in 2008.

The 24-year-old right-hander dominated over seven innings, allowing just one unearned run on four hits while striking out eight and walking three. The Brewers' offense supported him with five solo home runs, including two from Brice Turang, in an eventual 7-1 victory. Misiorowski improved his record to 7-2 and lowered his earned run average to 1.50.

The record-breaking pitch surpassed his own previous high of 103.6 mph, set last month. According to Statcast data, Misiorowski is responsible for 28 of the 30 pitches thrown at 103 mph or faster by starters in the tracking era, with all 28 occurring this season. On Saturday, he threw 52 pitches at 100 mph or faster, including a record 45 that reached at least 101 mph.

After the game, Misiorowski downplayed the velocity milestone. "It is what it is," he told reporters. "I'm going to...