Brewers Ace Misiorowski Matches Feat Not Seen Since 1985
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has become the first MLB starter since Dwight Gooden in 1985 to open a season with 25 consecutive starts allowing three earned runs or fewer. In his latest outing against the Mets, he pitched six innings with two runs allowed and six strikeouts. He leads the league in ERA, strikeouts, and several other categories.
Misiorowski's 2026 campaign has placed him among the game's all-time great single-season performances. His 1.73 ERA, 222 strikeouts, and 0.755 WHIP all lead the majors, while his 240 ERA+ and 2.14 FIP demonstrate dominance beyond traditional stats. The 24-year-old also made history in June by throwing a 105.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher.
The streak itself places him in rarefied air—only seven pitchers in MLB history have opened a season with 25 consecutive starts allowing three earned runs or fewer. Brewers fans are drawing comparisons to CC Sabathia's legendary 2008 stretch in Milwaukee, with many arguing Misiorowski's current run surpasses even that iconic performance.
This historic season could reshape how fans and analysts evaluate pitching excellence in the modern era, where offensive output and velocity dominate headlines. Misiorowski's sustained dominance may influence how teams develop young arms, potentially prioritizing durability and consistency over raw stuff alone. For Milwaukee, a mid-market franchise, such a generational performance could boost attendance, merchandise sales, and national attention, while also elevating expectations for postseason success. The Cy Young conversation may also shift, as his statistical supremacy could make unanimous voting a talking point for years.