Logan Henderson’s Unconventional Approach to Pitching Success Logan Henderson isn’t what you would call a ground-ball pitcher. Of the 71 batters the Brewers’ right-hander has faced so far this season, 45 have put the ball in play, with only eight hitting ground balls. That translates to a 17.8% ground-ball rate, the third lowest among qualifying pitchers. Unlike many in the league, Henderson is giving up a significant number of fly balls, line drives, and popups, yet his performance has been nothing short of impressive. With Brandon Woodruff and Quinn Priester sidelined on the injured list, Henderson has stepped into a starting role and has thrived. Set to start Friday against the Dodgers at American Family Field, he has posted a 3.50 ERA and 23 strikeouts in four starts for the Brewers. Building on a stellar 2025 debut campaign, Henderson now boasts a 2.49 career ERA, placing him among just seven pitchers in franchise history with a sub-2.50 ERA in their first nine career starts. The former MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect has found success by keeping hitters off-balance, inducing softly hit contact, and maintaining elite strikeout and walk rates. This season, he has an impressive 32.4% strikeout rate, compared to a 4.2% walk rate (three walks in 18 innings). Through Wednesday, his strikeout-minus-walk rate of 28.2% ranks third among starting pitchers with at least 10 innings pitched, trailing only the Orioles’ Dean Kremer (32.6%) and Brewers teammate Jacob Misiorowski (31.3%). Henderson’s 56 strikeouts through his first nine Major League starts are just one more than Misiorowski recorded in the same span. In Brewers history, only Freddy Peralta (63) and Corbin Burnes (59) have surpassed that mark, with Mike Fiers tied with Henderson at 56.#mlb #brewers #american_family_field #logan_henderson #theo_derosa
Aaron Judge Praises Jacob Misiorowski’s Dominant Debut Against Yankees MILWAUKEE – Yankees superstar Aaron Judge praised Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski for his standout performance in their Saturday matchup. The 6-foot-7 right-hander, making his first career start against the Bronx Bombers, struck out 11 batters and reached a fastball velocity of 103.6 mph. Judge, who has faced many elite pitchers, called Misiorowski’s fastball “one of the best I’ve ever seen,” highlighting the young star’s ability to mix velocity with deception. Misiorowski retired Judge in all three at-bats. The first encounter came in the first inning when Misiorowski had Judge in a 0-2 count. Judge took a fastball low and away for a ball before lining out on the next pitch. In the fourth inning, Judge struck out on a 102.0 mph fastball, and again in the sixth on a 102.4 mph fastball. The final at-bat proved particularly telling, as Misiorowski’s legs began to fatigue. He walked Trent Grisham to start the sixth inning but quickly regained his rhythm, retiring the next three batters—including Judge and Cody Bellinger—with strikeouts. Judge noted Misiorowski’s ability to keep hitters off-balance, describing how the pitcher’s fastball often appeared to rise as it approached the plate. “He’s able to mix it up, kind of keep us off-balance,” Judge said. “Even though you’re up there expecting 103, all of a sudden he’ll mix in a curveball and drop in the slider when he needs to. It makes for an ‘uncomfy’ at-bat.” Judge also praised Misiorowski’s off-speed pitches, calling them a key factor in his dominance. Misiorowski’s performance included a 98.6 mph slider, which was the fastest pitch of the season classified as a slider by Statcast. Going into Saturday’s games, Misiorowski accounted for the 87 hardest sliders thrown in MLB this season.#aaron_judge #yankees #brewers #jacob_misiorowski #statcast
White Sox Brewers 2026 Opening Day FAQ The White Sox and Brewers will face off on Opening Day at American Family Field, marking a reunion of former Minor League teammates and former American League rivals. Jacob Misiorowski, a key member of the Brewers, will take the mound against Shane Smith, who now plays for the White Sox. The two players had overlapping stints in the minor leagues, including time together at Single-A Carolina, High-A Wisconsin, Double-A Biloxi, and Triple-A Nashville before Smith was selected by the White Sox in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. Smith, who was signed by the Brewers as an undrafted free agent in 2021 after coming off Tommy John surgery, had a notable career with the organization. He pitched in the same game as Misiorowski on July 15, 2023, for High-A Wisconsin, where Smith recorded a hold in a 6-3 victory. Misiorowski praised Smith as a positive and supportive teammate, especially during the challenging times in Double-A. The history between the Brewers and White Sox is rich, with a past agreement by Bud Selig to move the White Sox to Milwaukee in 1969, which ultimately fell through. The teams began a rivalry in 1970, with several Opening Day matchups. The last time they faced each other on Opening Day was in 1995, when the Brewers won 12-3, with John Jaha hitting a grand slam in the first inning. The game will be televised on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) and streamed on the CHSN app, with John Schriffen and Steve Stone returning for a third season in the booth. Radio coverage will be provided by Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson on ESPN Chicago. For the Brewers, the game will be broadcast on Brewers.TV, with MLB handling production and distribution. Fans can watch via cable or satellite, with specific channel details to be announced on Opening Day.#shane_smith #white_sox #brewers #american_family_field #jacob_misiorowski
