Who is Jacob Misiorowski and why is he trending?
Jacob Misiorowski is trending because he is the starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers in the opening game of the 2026 World Series. The 24-year-old is known for his extreme velocity and led the league in strikeouts during the regular season.
What happened
- Earlier
Misiorowski led all MLB pitchers in the regular season with 252 strikeouts [2].
- Oct 11
Misiorowski made his last postseason appearance against the Dodgers [3].
- Oct 23, 20:00 UTC
Misiorowski started Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays [1].
What you need to know
He is the first MLB pitcher to throw at least 1,000 pitches at 100 mph in one season [3].
He recorded a 1.80 ERA during the regular season and is a presumptive Cy Young candidate [3].
He threw the fastest playoff pitch since speed tracking began, clocked at 104.8 mph [2].
He struggled to complete five innings in his first two postseason starts [1, 2].
It is not confirmed if Misiorowski will regain his regular-season dominance after his recent postseason struggles.
Background
Jacob Misiorowski is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He is considered the team's ace and is known for a fastball that typically reaches 100 mph and can touch 105 mph [2, 3].
The Brewers are appearing in their first World Series since 1982, marking only the second time in the history of the franchise [2].
Questions people ask
How has Misiorowski performed in the 2026 playoffs?
He has been less effective than in the regular season, failing to complete five innings in starts against the Padres and Dodgers [1, 2].
Who is he facing in the World Series opener?
He is pitching against Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays [1, 2].
Where this came from
[1] cbssports.com
World Series Game 1 score, live updates for Brewers vs. Rays: Jacob Misiorowski, Nick Martinez on the mound
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[2] sports.yahoo.com
World Series 2026: It will be Jacob Misiorowski vs. Nick Martinez in Game 1 as Brewers host Rays
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[3] sportsnet.ca
Brewers turn to Misiorowski to set tone vs. Rays in World Series opener
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