Jacob Misiorowski's Unheard Of 0.17 ERA Is Making MLB History, And Nobody's Ready For It
Okay, Seattle faithful, you guys seen what's happening out there with this dude Jacob Misiorowski? Seriously, my jaw is still on the floor. This Brewers right-hander isn't just the hardest-throwing starter in MLB anymore, nope, he's straight up making a case for being the best pitcher in baseball right now. And I mean like, legitimately, historically good. We're talking unheard-of dominance for a 24-year-old in his first full season. If you haven't been watching, you better start.
The Kid Just Doesn't Give Up Runs
This isn't just about throwing heat, though we'll get to that. Misiorowski has basically turned opposing lineups into a joke. Over his last eight starts, get this, he's given up ONE SINGLE RUN. Yeah, you read that right, one! He's sitting at an 8-2 record with a mind-blowing 1.34 ERA, and he's leading the entire league with 131 strikeouts. When asked what sparked this insane run, he just said, "It's more that it finally clicked." "Finally"? Dude, he's barely begun! His 0.17 ERA since May 1 is not just good, it's the BEST in an eight-start stretch since earned runs became an official stat way back in 1913. Think about that for a second. We're talking over a century of baseball, and nobody's done what this guy is doing.
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A Radar Gun Record Holder With Unhittable Stuff
Okay, now for the flamethrower stuff. Misiorowski hit an absolutely bonkers 104.5 mph on the radar gun, the fastest by any starter in the pitch-tracking era. During their 6-0 victory over Philadelphia, he threw 58 pitches at 100 mph or faster. FIFTY-EIGHT! He's already thrown 460 pitches at 100 mph this season, blowing past the record of 337 set by Hunter Greene in 2022. But it's not just the velocity. Opponents are batting a measly .140 against him this year. SportRadar says no starter has allowed an opponent batting average below .166 in a full non-pandemic season since 1910. He's making Pedro Martinez's .167 in 2000 and Luis Tiant's .168 in 1968 look like batting practice. This kid is making history every time he steps on the mound, and it's wild to watch. Brewers manager Pat Murphy even compared him to Forrest Gump, saying he "didn't put in limits on himself." Sounds about right for someone breaking records like this. He even put his own face on Gump's body in a social media post, which is hilarious. He was an All-Star last year after only five starts and had a 1.50 postseason ERA. Now, he's a Cy Young favorite.
Talk about setting the bar high! You see a guy like Misiorowski just carving up the league, and you can't help but wonder what it takes to get that kind of consistency, that kind of dominance. We need that fire here at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners are fighting every night, and we saw it again with that 5-3 loss to the Orioles. Every game matters. We need our guys, like Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez, to keep bringing that everyday energy. We need someone to grab the ball and just absolutely shut down the opposition. This season is still early, but performances like Misiorowski's remind you what elite looks like. We've got to keep pushing and find our own rhythm.
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.