Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski carried a perfect game bid into the seventh inning in his second career start Friday against the Minnesota Twins (GameTracker). Misiorowski, who threw five no-hit innings in his first start, subsequently walked the leadoff hitter before allowing a two-run home run to Matt Walner to dash the no-hit bid and the shutout in one quick swoop.
In turn, Misiorowski completed a “hidden” no-hitter but fell shy of the longest no-hit streak to begin an MLB career since Kansas City Royals lefty delivered 11 ⅔ hit-free innings to start his big-league journey in 2023. He did, however, record the longest no-hit streak by a starter to begin their career since at least 1900, according to the Brewers’ communications department’s research.
On the night, Misiorowski allowed two runs on a walk and a hit. He struck out six of the 20 batters he faced on 86 pitches. He generated nine swinging strikes and 29 pitches at 100 mph or faster. Had he found a way to finish the perfect game, he would’ve become the third youngest pitcher in MLB history to notch one, according to CBS Sports’ Max Gorenstein:
- John Montgomery Ward, 1880, 20 years and 105 days
- Catfish Hunter, 1968, 22 years and 30 days
- Jacob Misiorowski, 2025, 23 years and 78 days
Alas, it wasn’t to be.
Misiorowski is a fascinating prospect. He’s averaged nearly 13 strikeouts per nine innings as a professional thanks to an outstanding arsenal (one pitch-quality model graded all five of his pitches as above-average) and a deceptive low-slot release. Unfortunately, his ascent has been slowed by a pesky little flaw: his well-below-average command. Misiorowski has handed out nearly six free passes per nine, calling into question his chances of lasting as a big-league starter. If the Brewers can help him tighten his handle, he has impact-starter upside; of course, if it were that simple, it would already be done. As such, Misiorowski seems more likely to land in a high-leverage relief role. We’ll give him another year to avoid that designation.
Clearly Misiorowski is delivering on that lofty promise through his first two starts.
