Jacob Misiorowski

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Milwaukee Brewers · Pitcher

Age 246' 7" · 201 lbsThrows Right

#2 Current#114 Preseason#8 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The 24-year-old Brewers right-hander took a massive leap in his sophomore season, earning All-Star honors in 2025 and now establishing himself as a legitimate fantasy starter in 2026 with a dominant 1.45 ERA and 0.77 WHIP across 99 innings. His strikeout production remains elite at 146 K, providing consistent value in that category while his 9-3 record and improved control suggest he's finally harnessing the stuff that made him a prospect to watch. The primary risk centers on workload management given his limited MLB experience—the Brewers may monitor his innings carefully as he builds durability—but his exceptional ratio stats make him a must-roster arm in most league formats. With youth on his side and clear progression from a 4.36 ERA just a year ago, Misiorowski offers both immediate production and long-term upside for fantasy managers seeking a young ace with genuine Cy Young potential.

News Updates

Misiorowski dominant without top velocity
Jacob Misiorowski notched his 14th win of the season despite maxing out at just 100.9 mph, one of only four times this year he failed to reach 101 mph. The Brewers pitcher still dominated the Mets, allowing two runs on two hits with six strikeouts over six innings.
Aug 28, 2026
Misiorowski favored for NL Cy Young despite ping-pong struggles
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is the current favorite for the 2026 National League Cy Young Award after his stellar pitching performances. While his exceptional velocity on the mound is renowned, the article humorously notes his lack of success at ping-pong compared to his dominance as a pitcher.
Aug 24, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski Gets 12th Win
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski earned the win on Saturday over the Dodgers with six innings pitched, allowing one run on five hits while striking out six. Misiorowski improved to 12-5 and continues to be a reliable fantasy starter for the Brewers.
Aug 16, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Milwaukee Brewers	15	14	5	3	4.36	1.24	87	66.0	31
2026	Milwaukee Brewers	27	27	14	5	1.95	0.80	236	161.1	41
Career	Totals	42	41	19	8	2.65	0.93	323	227.1	72

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Carolina Mudcats	2	2	0	0	0	5.40	4.80	3	1.2	7
2023	3 teams▼	20	20	4	2	0	3.41	1.18	110	71.1	42
2024	2 teams▼	33	21	3	5	1	3.33	1.20	127	97.1	60
2025	Nashville Sounds	13	12	4	2	0	2.13	1.09	80	63.1	31
Career	Totals	68	55	11	9	1	3.04	1.19	320	233.2	140

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo100.6 mph

Avg Spin2569 rpm

Whiff %37.4%

K %38.3%

BB %6.7%

Hard Hit %33.3%

Barrel %3.9%

xERA2.10

xBA Against0.171

xSLG Against0.254

BA Against0.156

SLG Against0.252

GB%44.5%

FB%24.8%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2025

Milwaukee Brewers

4.36

1.24

66.0

2026

Milwaukee Brewers

1.95

0.80

236

161.1

Career

Totals

2.65

0.93

323

227.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

Carolina Mudcats

5.40

4.80

1.2

2023

3 teams▼

3.41

1.18

110

71.1

2024

2 teams▼

3.33

1.20

127

97.1

2025

Nashville Sounds

2.13

1.09

63.1

Career

Totals

3.04

1.19

320

233.2

140