The unbelievable tales and talent of Jacob Misiorowski

Misiorowski does amazing things with a baseball. It turns out, that's not the only incredible thing about him.

By Jeff Passan · ESPN

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:37 AM

Key Things to Know

Jacob Misiorowski is set to start Game 1 of the World Series for the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 24-year-old led Major League Baseball with a 1.80 ERA while averaging 100.5 mph on his fastball.
Misiorowski is widely celebrated and teased by Milwaukee teammates for his unbelievable clubhouse stories and tall tales.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is scheduled to start Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field. The 24-year-old enters the Fall Classic following a standout first full regular season, which featured an MLB-leading 1.80 ERA and an average fastball speed of 100.5 mph.

Inside the Milwaukee clubhouse, Misiorowski is equally famous for sharing unbelievable stories and tall tales about past athletic feats that teammates playfully tease him about. Despite the clubhouse banter, his dominant arm remains a central pillar of Milwaukee's pursuit of the first World Series title in franchise history.

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