Watch Jacob Misiorowski Make MLB History with Fastest World Series Pitch Ever Recorded on Video

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski made history to open the team's 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.

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, via Statcast .

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.