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Misiorowski Brings Unique Style and Power to Brewers World Series Start
The 6-foot-7 right-hander has delivered record velocity and a league-leading ERA while endearing himself to teammates with his off-field stories.
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Record Velocity Fuels Dominant Season
Jacob Misiorowski will take the mound for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The 24-year-old right-hander stands 6-foot-7 and has thrown a pitch at least 104 mph on 22 occasions this season. His average fastball reached 100.5 mph, topping the prior mark for a qualified starter by 1.6 mph. He posted a 1.80 ERA while striking out 252 batters across 174⅔ innings and limiting opponents to a.157/.224/.246 slash line.
Clubhouse Stories Add to His Reputation
Teammates share frequent tales about Misiorowski that blend fact with embellishment. He has described his fiancée Elle Nicas catching his offseason bullpens, a detail teammates question given the velocity involved. Stories also include claims of throwing 97 mph from behind the plate in high school, though the hardest recorded catcher throw stands at 89.3 mph. A golf outing during spring training produced further amusement after Misiorowski listed a low handicap that did not match his performance on the course.
Growth Ahead of First Fall Classic Appearance
Milwaukee has not reached the World Series since 1982, marking the franchise's first appearance in its 58-year history. Misiorowski has spoken about managing dyslexia and has shown steady improvement in handling off-field topics. Teammates note his development over the past year while preparing for a Rays lineup that will face his elevated playoff velocity.
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