Scouting Report: Jacob Misiorowski
Milwaukee Brewers | SP
Overall
Summary
Jacob Misiorowski, 24-year-old Brewers right-handed pitcher, has emerged as an elite starter in 2026 with a 13.97 K/9 ratio leading the NL among qualified starters. He threw the seven fastest pitches ever recorded by a starting pitcher (103.6 mph peak) in a dominant 6-inning, 11-strikeout performance against the Yankees. However, he has experienced multiple lower-body injury scares this season: a hamstring cramp on May 1st that forced early exit from a no-hit bid, and a quad/leg issue on May 13th against the Padres after 7 shutout innings. Both injuries appear precautionary with no IL placement. Misiorowski is on an innings leash due to workload management concerns for a young power arm. Despite rookie-season struggles post-All-Star break (5.36 ERA), he has shown significant improvement in 2026 and is a Cy Young contender.
Strengths
- Elite strikeout rate (13.97 K/9, NL-leading among qualified starters)
- Historic velocity (7 fastest pitches ever by starting pitcher, 103.6 mph peak)
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