Jacob Misiorowski, a 24‑year‑old right‑hander for the Milwaukee Brewers, has emerged as one of the most dominant starting pitchers in the National League this season.
His 1.76 earned‑run average tops the league, while his 204 strikeouts place him second only to Spencer Strider in the race to 200 strikeouts for the year.
The Brewers’ ace has also set a new benchmark for velocity, delivering a fastball measured at 105.5 miles per hour — the fastest recorded speed for a starting pitcher in modern baseball.
Batters are struggling to make contact, hitting a mere .147 average against him, a figure that ranks among the lowest in the past century.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan recently described Misiorowski’s campaign as “one of the most revelatory seasons in decades,” highlighting the combination of ERA, strikeout totals and raw talent that has propelled him to the forefront of Cy Young discussions.
A Pitcher’s Ascent
If he continues at this pace, Misiorowski could not only anchor the Brewers’ rotation but also reshape expectations for what a pure pitcher can achieve in the modern game.