Seiya Suzuki Blasts 105-MPH Heat from Brewers Ace Misiorowski for 11th HR of the Season

On June 27, 2026, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki started as the cleanup designated hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers and delivered a spectacular solo home run off their absolute ace and Cy Young frontrunner, Jared Misiorowski.

Misiorowski was in dominant form from the start, touching a blistering 105.4 mph (169.7 km/h) in the first inning—some of the fastest velocity ever recorded by a starting pitcher. Yet, Suzuki perfectly timed the fireballer, driving the high-heat fastball deep into the opposite field for a shocking home run. This solo shot snapped an incredible streak for Misiorowski, marking the first home run he had surrendered in 75 innings.

This matchup brought back memories of last year’s postseason, where Suzuki also hit a home run off Misiorowski. With this latest blast, Suzuki became the only batter in the majors to hit multiple home runs off the Brewers' formidable ace. Social media erupted with praise from fans, with comments like "Suzuki is the ultimate Misiorowski killer" and "Hitting that kind of velocity to the opposite field is absolutely insane."

Later in the game, Suzuki added a sacrifice fly, driving in both of the Cubs' runs on the day. Unfortunately, the Cubs bullpen could not hold the lead, resulting in a comeback victory for the Brewers and snapping Chicago's four-game winning streak. Although Suzuki's historic feat did not lead to a victory, his clutch hitting against one of baseball's most feared pitchers made a massive impact on fans in both the United States and Japan.

The Context: Seiya Suzuki's Mastery Against Elite MLB Velocity

Seiya Suzuki transitioned to Major League Baseball in 2022 after an outstanding career in Japan with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, where he was known for his rare combination of contact, power, and plate discipline. While Japanese batters transitioning to MLB historically face a steep learning curve against high-velocity, high-spin fastballs, Suzuki has developed into one of the league's most formidable hitters against elite pitching. His ability to hit a 105-mph fastball to the opposite field off Jared Misiorowski—one of the hardest-throwing prospects and pitchers in baseball history—solidifies his reputation as a world-class hitter capable of handling the absolute best the Major Leagues has to offer.

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