When the Crew and Bucs clashed at American Family Field earlier this week, fans got far more than they bargained for. A sold-out crowd packed the stadium, bracing for a fiery duel between two of baseball’s hottest young arms, Paul Skenes and Jacob Misiorowski. And let’s just say, the mound was absolutely electric. But when the dust settled, it was Milwaukee’s rookie who stole the spotlight. Misiorowski outshone Skenes in a dazzling performance as the Brewers clinched a 4-2 win. The hype leading up to the game was off the charts — and now, days later, the buzz still hasn’t died down. How could it? The kid just lit up the entire league.
A total of 42,774 fans packed the stadium, making it the best-attended game of the season in Milwaukee. And Brewers’ 6’7” power arm, Misiorowski, delivered five shutout innings to outduel the Pirates’ Skenes. And guess what? It was just his third career start in MLB, and he outdueled none other than the reigning NL Rookie of the Year. Misiorowski didn’t allow any earned runs, gave up just two hits and two walks as he threw 74 pitches and struck out eight. That performance alone earned him praise from fans and analysts alike, and now, Brewers senior vice president and general manager Matt Arnold has added his voice to the chorus. To him, it was “electric.”
“It was as good as any I’ve ever been around, and this is my 10th season here with the Brewers — and it was electric,” he told MLB Network Radio. “Just watching what Miz was doing — him hopping off the mound and fist-pumping — our fans were so excited to see him, especially going up against a great pitcher like Paul Skenes. That was an incredible matchup, and Miz rose to the occasion.”
Matt Arnold continued, “He was great, and we won that game. Watching what he does, the energy he brings to the mound every time — it’s super, super exciting. I love watching him every time he goes out there.”
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Not only the GM, former MLB player Xavier Scruggs, also took notice of the 23-year-old starter’s power. Scruggs said on MLB Network Radio, “Yes, he (Jacob Misiorowski) throws 99, averages 99.6 on the fastball — but I want people to understand the extension. He’s 6’7” doing this, and the ball is released so close that visually, it looks halfway to the plate… You know what normal 100 looks like. But when it’s coming from that angle, that close, with that movement? Good luck figuring out the seams.”
Well, we are talking about a pitcher who casually tosses triple-digit fastballs. And guess what? Misiorowski’s 102.4 mph pitch during that game was the fastest pitch ever recorded by a Brewer. He stood tall on the mound indeed, but that dominance calls for caution, too. With him firing high-velocity fastballs, it’s important the Brewers monitor his health closely and begin thinking about how to manage the rookie’s workload.
Jacob Misiorowski’s workload under close watch
The stellar 16 innings Misiorowski has pitched for Milwaukee this season are a testament to the true power of this rising star. And it’s only natural that the Brewers want to protect their young arm. He could’ve pitched deeper into the game; he was in stellar form, but the Brewers pulled him after his 74th pitch to end the fifth inning. After all, he’s one of their top prospects.
“I understood,” Misiorowski told MLB.com about the team’s decision. “I think the competitor in me wanted to go [back] out and keep going because I thought I could. But I completely understand. They’re trying to do what’s best for me. I think it’s just part of the game,” he added.
The Brewers’ management knows exactly what they’re doing. “We just want to be smart about it, that’s all — like we would with any other pitcher, whether they’re throwing 99 [mph] or 92,” manager Pat Murphy explained. “You’ve got to take some precautions for his health and understand what he’s done in the past,” he added. Sure, it’s not just about what a player can physically do now; it’s about what it means for the long term.
This is Misiorowski’s first summer in the majors, and he’s already 3-0 with an ERA of 1.13. Coming across a talent like this would never happen every day in MLB. So, managing the rookie’s workload isn’t just a choice, it’s a necessity. Whether it is by making his starts shorter or adding extra days between the starts. The Brewers know they can’t afford to gamble with the future of a budding ace.
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