Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski made an unforgettable debut performance on Friday against the Minnesota Twins.
In just his second career start, the 23-year-old right-hander threw six perfect innings, setting a historic record by becoming the first starter in 125 years to begin his MLB career with 11 hitless innings. This remarkable achievement had not been seen since the modern era of baseball began in 1900.
Misiorowski’s Perfect Start to His MLB Career
Misiorowski’s performance against the Minnesota Twins was one for the history books. He started the game with flawless pitching, going through six full innings without allowing any hits. The only player to reach base during this stretch was a batter who got on with a walk.
His streak finally came to an end in the seventh inning when Byron Buxton walked and Matt Wallner hit a home run to right field, breaking up the no-hit bid. Despite the setback, Misiorowski had already made his mark as one of the most promising young pitchers in baseball.
A Strong Performance Despite the Setback
After allowing the two runs in the seventh inning, Misiorowski left the mound to a standing ovation. The Brewers were up 8-2 at the time, and the game ended with a commanding 17-6 victory over the Twins.
His performance was a great start to what is sure to be an exciting MLB career. Misiorowski himself reflected on the game, saying, “I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along.”
Impressive Stats and More History
What makes Misiorowski’s performance even more special is his back-to-back impressive starts. In his debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 12, he pitched five no-hit innings before being forced to leave the game due to cramping in his right leg.
After two career starts, he has more wins (two) than hits allowed (one), a remarkable statistic that makes him the only major-league pitcher in modern history to accomplish this.
His pitching velocity also stood out. Misiorowski’s fastball topped out at 102.1 mph (164.3 kph), with 12 of his pitches reaching 101 mph (163 kph) or faster. This puts him in the same category as MLB stars Hunter Greene and Jordan Hicks, who have also thrown more pitches at this speed in a single game.
Misiorowski didn’t rely solely on his fastball, though—he mixed in a curveball, a changeup, and a devastating slider, which left some batters helpless, including Willi Castro, who struck out in the first inning.
The Brewers’ Overall Performance
While Misiorowski stole the show with his historic start, the Brewers’ offense also shone. After a slow start, the Brewers exploded in the sixth inning, scoring five runs.
Christian Yelich played a major role in this offensive surge, driving in eight RBIs—his career best. Milwaukee scored 14 more runs in the final three innings, securing a dominant 17-6 win.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Misiorowski, noting, “I think he stepped up even better than he was the first day. I think he was more in command.”
Jacob Misiorowski’s outstanding performance on Friday against the Minnesota Twins has made him one of the most exciting young pitchers in the MLB.
His historical 11-hitless innings to start his career, combined with his impressive velocity and pitch mix, show just how much potential he has. With back-to-back excellent starts, he has quickly become a key player for the Milwaukee Brewers.
As he continues to improve, Misiorowski’s future in baseball looks incredibly bright.
