When the 2026 season began, Milwaukee Brewers fans were excited to see what Jacob Misiorowski could accomplish as a full-time starter. Few people, however, expected him to become one of the leading candidates for the National League Cy Young Award. Now, with the season entering its final stretch, Misiorowski has gone from exciting young pitcher to one of the most dominant arms in all of baseball.
What makes Misiorowski so special is his combination of power and command. His fastball regularly reaches triple digits, making it one of the hardest pitches in Major League Baseball. Pair that with a devastating slider and improving secondary pitches, and opposing hitters have struggled to make consistent contact. He has piled up strikeouts throughout the season while limiting hard-hit balls, giving the Brewers a chance to win nearly every time he takes the mound. His recent outing against the Angels, where he struck out 10 batters over seven innings, was his 10th double-digit strikeout game of the season and set a new Brewers franchise record.
The Cy Young race is loaded with talented pitchers, but Misiorowski has done more than enough to be in the conversation. Many analysts and award trackers currently list him among the favorites thanks to his elite ERA, dominant strikeout numbers, and consistent performances throughout the season.
Perhaps the most exciting part for Brewers fans is that Misiorowski is only getting started. At just 24 years old, he has already established himself as the ace of Milwaukee’s rotation and one of the most feared pitchers in baseball. If he continues pitching at this level over the final months of the season, he won’t just be competing for the National League Cy Young Award—he could very well bring the trophy home to Milwaukee.
Whether he wins the award or not, Jacob Misiorowski has emerged as the face of the Brewers’ pitching staff and a cornerstone for the franchise’s future. His dominance on the mound has helped keep Milwaukee among the National League’s top contenders, and every start has become must-watch baseball for Brewers fans.
