Jacob Misiorowski delivered exactly what the Milwaukee Brewers needed in Game 5 of the World Series before leaving the game to a huge ovation from the fans at Tropicana Field.
The 24-year-old right-hander was pulled in the sixth inning Wednesday night after dealing with leg cramps. Misiorowski had already thrown five scoreless innings as the Brewers built a 4-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.
As Misiorowski walked off the mound, fans gave the young pitcher a loud ovation, recognizing his performance in a game that could deliver Milwaukee its first World Series championship.
How Old Is Jacob Misiorowski?
Jacob Misiorowski is 24 years old.
He was born April 3, 2002, in Blue Springs, Missouri, and the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
Misiorowski made his major league debut in 2025 and quickly became one of the most electric young pitchers in baseball. His 6-foot-7 frame and triple-digit fastball have made him one of the most recognizable players on Milwaukee’s roster.
He entered Wednesday night’s game with the Brewers one victory away from winning the first World Series in franchise history.
Misiorowski Pitched Five Scoreless Innings
The Brewers gave Misiorowski the ball after their heartbreaking loss in Game 4.
Milwaukee had been three outs away from winning the World Series Tuesday night before the Rays rallied for a walk-off victory in the 12th inning. That forced a fifth game and put Misiorowski in position to try to finish the job.
He responded with one of his best postseason performances.
Misiorowski held Tampa Bay scoreless through five innings, and he also generated plenty of swings and misses with the fastball that has made him one of baseball’s most intriguing young stars.
By the time he left the game, Milwaukee built a 4-0 advantage.
The Brewers Are Still Trying to Make History
Despite Misiorowski’s departure, the Brewers remain in an excellent position to win the World Series.
Milwaukee entered Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead after the Rays avoided elimination Tuesday night. No team that has fallen behind 3-0 in a World Series has ever forced a Game 6, meaning Tampa Bay needs to win Wednesday night to extend the series.
Misiorowski was given the start specifically because Milwaukee wanted its ace on the mound with a championship within reach.
MLB noted before the game that Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch in World Series history, reaching 103.5 mph in Game 1. He also entered Wednesday as the presumptive National League Cy Young Award winner after going 16-5 with a 1.80 ERA during the regular season.
