Get to Know #5: Jacob Misiorowski

Do you remember the 2022 MLB Draft? Chances are maybe a few players. Someone like Jackson Holiday, Druw Jones, Kumar Rocker, Cade Horton, Brooks Lee, Jace Jung, or Zach Neto. Would you believe that only eight players from that year's Draft are in the majors now? All eight of these players were drafted in the top 15, except for one! His name is Jacob Missiorowski. He is now in the majors, and he’s DOMINATING! He even became an All-Star after 5 starts! Here’s Jacob Misiorowski. 

Pronunciation: 

Jay-cub Miz-uh-row-skee

Jacob Misiorowski

Full Name: Jacob Walter Misiorowski

Position: Starting Pitcher

Bats: Right  

Throws: Right

Height: 6’7 

Weight: 197lb 

Team: Milwaukee Brewers (majors)

Born: April 3, 2002 (Age: 23-100d) in Blue Springs, MO

Draft: Drafted 63rd by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 2022 MLB June Amateur Draft from Crowder College (MO)

High School:  Grain Valley (MO) HS

Nickname: The Miz

Stats: 

WAR: 1.0

W: 4

L: 1

ERA: 2.45

G: 6

GS: 6

IP: 29.1

SO: 40

WHIP: 0.920

BB: 12

BF: 112

SO/9: 12.3

Awards: 

Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month - May 2023

Carolina League Pitcher of the Week - May 2023

Carolina Futures Game & Spring Showcase Honors - July 2023

Southern League Pitcher of the Week - August 2023

Baseball America Brewers Minor League Player of the Year - September 2024

Southern League Pitcher of the Week - three times in 2024 (April, June, July)

Baseball America Top‑100 Prospect - January 2025

Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month - May 2025

MLB National League Rookie of the Month - June 2025

MLB All-Star Selection - July 2025 (even tossed an inning, and allowed 0 runs!)

Pitches: 

4 Seam Fastball: Grade 75/80

Curveball: 70/80

Slider: 60/80

Changeup: 55/80

Pitch Usage: 

4 Seam Fastball: 53.5%

Curveball: 28.7%

Slider: 13.1%

Changeup: 4.7%

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