Jacob Misiorowski is the kind of pitcher who commands attention. At 6-foot-7, his mechanics really set him apart. The way he gets that elite extension, shortening the batter’s reaction time, is borderline unfair. Combine that with a three-quarters arm slot that gives his fastball a flat approach angle, and it’s like trying to hit a line drive through a brick wall. Batters just can’t seem to square it up.

Let’s break it down: A .212 batting average against his fastball in Double-A and Triple-A last year? That’s filthy. A 31% whiff rate? That’s another level. For context, Major League average last year was .247 with a 22% whiff rate on heaters. Misiorowski is already posting numbers that make MLB hitters sweat, and he hasn’t even hit the big stage yet.

Jacob Misiorowski could be the next big thing

It looks like the Milwaukee Brewers are doing everything right. In the last two years, the club has been finishing in first place and it is the first time they did so since they joined the NL in 1998. The cherry on top? They made it to the playoffs in both the years! In 2023, the Brewer’s farm system made it to top 10 in MLB. It’s not often you see a pitcher blaze through the minors like Misiorowski. From blowing away hitters at Crowder Junior College to dominating at Triple-A in just two years, the guy’s trajectory is downright extraordinary. Striking out 136 batters in 15 college games?

The Brewers saw something special, grabbing him with the 63rd pick in the 2022 draft. Now, just two seasons later, here he is, looking like a future cornerstone of their pitching staff. His time at Double-A was solid—3.50 ERA, 105 strikeouts in 19 starts—but it’s his Triple-A numbers that really jump off the page. A 2.55 ERA, 0.849 WHIP, and a sub-.100 opponent batting average? That’s more than just good. Recently, a video of Misiorowski has been making rounds on social media and fans are gushing about the way he pitches.

Fans react to Milwaukee Brewers’ prospects’ old video of him pitching

The comments really capture the buzz around Misiorowski—each one comes with a bit of truth and a dose of speculation. “Looking good, we can’t wait to see him in the majors.”

Given the trajectory he’s on, with two years of rapid development and elite production at every level, it’s clear that Misiorowski is on the verge of making his MLB debut. His fastball alone is already a top-tier pitch, and that’s the kind of stuff that plays in the bigs. So, yeah, the anticipation is absolutely justified. One fan pointed out a harsh reality that pitchers face.

“His delivery screams Tommy John” The concern here is likely about Misiorowski’s high-effort delivery, particularly for a guy who’s 6-foot-7. Tall pitchers often have longer, more violent arm motions, which increase the stress on their elbows and shoulders. Throwing 100 mph regularly doesn’t help either—velocity always adds extra wear and tear.

The next comment praised Milwakee’s record with pitching development. The fan wrote “Brewers pitching lab bouta strike again,” Milwaukee’s pitching lab is notorious for refining pitchers and maximizing their potential. We’ve seen pitchers like Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta take their stuff to another level under the Brewers’ development system.

“I popped my elbow just watching this.” Ouch, this one is a little humorous, but there’s truth in it. Misiorowski’s mechanics can make even the most casual observer flinch. High-effort deliveries like his, where the arm whips through at high speeds with a bit of torque, have a way of making you feel the strain in your own elbow just by watching.

“He could be one of the best closers in baseball and he’s 100?” Misiorowski’s stuff could definitely make him a lights-out closer, especially with that fastball and the ability to dial up triple digits. Closers are often guys who can come in and blow hitters away with high-velocity pitches, and Misiorowski has that in spades. His fastball’s already earning swings and misses, and the potential for him to be a closer is there if he ever transitions to the bullpen.

In the end, all these comments reflect the raw talent and fear that Misiorowski’s stuff instills in hitters. His potential is sky-high, but, as with any power pitcher, the risk is always there. The Brewers will likely have to balance managing his workload carefully, but if he stays healthy, the sky’s the limit.