2026 MLB All-Star Game: Misiorowski Hits 105.5 MPH as Schlittler Leads AL with 2.05 ERA

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski enters the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with a 1.62 ERA and a record-breaking 105.5 mph fastball.

Jacob Misiorowski enters the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia as the Milwaukee Brewers ace, boasting a 1.62 ERA and 167 strikeouts across 111 innings. The 6-foot-7 right-hander has recorded ten fastballs at 104 mph and one at 105.5 mph, making his heater the hardest ever for a starter by a margin of 1.6 mph. Misiorowski utilizes his fastball 63.1% of the time, complementing it with a 96 mph cutter, a slider, a curveball, and a changeup. His first-half performance mirrors Pedro Martinez’s 2000 season, in which Martinez posted a 1.44 ERA with 140 strikeouts and 20 walks over 106 innings; by comparison, Misiorowski has issued 27 walks and allowed nine home runs.

New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler leads the American League with a 2.05 ERA, a 4.1 WAR, and a .247 opponent on-base percentage. After being drafted in the seventh round in 2022, Schlittler increased his velocity from 93 mph to 98 mph, eventually posting a 1.50 ERA through his first 12 starts of the current season. He relies on a fastball-heavy repertoire, throwing his four-seamer 45% of the time, his cutter 27%, and his sinker 20%. Meanwhile, San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller leads the majors in velocity for relievers, averaging 101.2 mph on a fastball that outpaces Misiorowski’s average of 100.5 mph. Miller’s entrance music, "Blind" by Korn, precedes a slider that ranks higher in pitch-type value than his triple-digit heater.

Philadelphia Stars and Power Hitting Stats

Kyle Schwarber, the Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter, hit 56 home runs in 2025 and has previously recorded seasons of 46 and 47 homers. His teammate, Cristopher Sánchez, has thrown 702 changeups this year, which is 230 more than Michael King, the second-highest user of the pitch. Sánchez’s 87 mph changeup and 95 mph sinker share nearly identical release points, providing him with nearly 7 feet of extension. This deception contributed to a streak of 50⅔ innings without allowing a run.

Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks has reached 53 career triples without ever being thrown out while attempting to stretch a double. The right fielder leads the National League in triples consistently, utilizing elite speed to navigate the bases. Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs ranks in the 95th percentile for top speed and the 91st percentile for arm strength. He currently leads all major league fielders with a plus-17 fielding run value according to Statcast data.

American League Leaders and Rookie Breakthroughs

Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays received more All-Star votes than any other American League player this season. The second baseman is currently batting .296 and leads the league with 23 doubles. Clement’s career path included being a 2017 fourth-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians, a waiver claim by the Oakland Athletics in 2022, and being released during 2023 spring training before joining Toronto.

Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle is one of only two players, alongside Juan Soto, to rank above the 88th percentile in both walk and strikeout rates. The 21-year-old infielder holds the third-lowest chase rate in MLB, despite being less than three years removed from high school. On the veteran side, Freddie Freeman is pursuing his 16th consecutive season with an OPS+ of 110 or higher. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman has recorded 14 straight seasons at 130 or better, a feat achieved by only 22 other players in baseball history.

Two-Way Excellence and Veteran Milestones

Shohei Ohtani continues his two-way tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers after previously playing for the Los Angeles Angels. Max Meyer noted Ohtani's ability to spin the ball and pound the strike zone while maintaining high-level production as a hitter. In the outfield, Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals is recognized for his defensive range, with Nick Martinez noting Witt's ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball.

Mike Trout makes his 12th All-Star appearance at age 34, returning to a region just 38 miles from his golf course, Trout National. In his previous Midsummer Classic appearances, Trout has gone 7-for-17 with one home run, two doubles, and four runs scored. While injuries and pitching schedules will prevent some selected players from appearing in the Tuesday night game, these athletes represent the statistical leaders of the 2026 season.