Jacob Misiorowski is poised for a breakout sophomore season with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to insights from MLB insider Eno Sarris. The 24-year-old right-hander has been named the team’s Opening Day starter after Brandon Woodruff’s readiness for the role was called into question. While Misiorowski’s raw talent—highlighted by his triple-digit fastball and devastating slider—suggests he could thrive as a top-tier pitcher, his rookie campaign revealed gaps in command and consistency. Sarris, writing for The Athletic, noted that Misiorowski is refining his arsenal with a new changeup grip designed to add more drop and tail. Though data on its effectiveness is limited, the innovation has already sparked optimism about his potential. Sarris went a step further, labeling Misiorowski’s 2026 Cy Young Award prediction as one of his “bold” forecasts, acknowledging the low probability of such a claim succeeding. Still, the prospect of him competing with elite pitchers like Paul Skenes and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the NL is seen as a major milestone. Misiorowski’s development is critical for the Brewers, who are seeking to replace the production lost when Freddy Peralta was traded to the Mets. His stuff-over-command profile has historically made him vulnerable to fluctuations, particularly against left-handed hitters, who posted an OPS of .731 against him last season—well above the league average and over 100 points higher than right-handed batters (.609). However, his elite fastball, which combines velocity and movement, provides a buffer for his secondary pitches. The new double-circle changeup is viewed as a potential game-changer, especially against lefties. Sarris highlighted how Misiorowski’s slider, which dominates right-handed hitters, could mirror the effectiveness of this new offering.#paul_skenes #the_athletic #milwaukee_brewers #jacob_misiorowski #eno_sarris
