MILWAUKEE -- To the Twins, it looked like a fastball you could see out of the hand – and then it was past you. To the Rockies, it was a pitch that seemed to reach the plate before they could…
Major League Baseball hitters and managers described the immense challenge of facing Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski throughout his dominant 2026 campaign. Opponents across the league highlighted his elite velocity—which frequently exceeds 103 mph and reached 105.5 mph—combined with his 6-foot-7 frame, extreme extension, and sharp secondary pitches like cutters and sliders.
Misiorowski led the Majors with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, a 0.80 WHIP, and a .157 opponent batting average, establishing himself as the favorite for the National League Cy Young Award. He is scheduled to start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres.
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