# Jacob Misiorowski's Dominant 2026 Season

> Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski finishes 2026 with record-setting stats and postseason start.
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## Jacob Misiorowski's 2026 Season
Jacob Misiorowski, 24, led MLB in ERA (1.80), strikeouts (252), WHIP (0.80), and opponents' average (.157) during the Brewers' record-setting 103-win regular season.
## Brewers' Record Season
The Brewers won 103 games with the second-best ERA (3.51) and second-most runs scored (832) despite hitting the second-fewest home runs (154).
## Historic Pitching Stats
Misiorowski became the first pitcher since 1950 to lead MLB in ERA, strikeouts, and opponents' average, surpassing Pedro Martínez's .167 opponents' average from 2000.
## NLDS Game 1
NLDS Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at American Family Field against the winner of the Padres-Cubs NL Wild Card Series.
## Perfect Game Near Miss
Misiorowski nearly threw a perfect game against the Phillies on June 6, striking out 15 batters but allowing a single to Kyle Schwarber.
## Owner's Reaction
Brewers owner Mark Attanasio texted his sons during the Phillies game and noted 40,000 fans stayed after the game ended.
## Manager's Perspective
Manager Pat Murphy called Misiorowski 'a joy to watch' and noted he's 'not a finished product' but has 'jumped a lot of hurdles'.
## Young Fan's Pick
Brewers' 7-year-old son Jaxon chose Jacob Misiorowski to pitch NLDS Game 1, saying 'I want Miz to pitch!'
## Pitching Coordinator's View
Pitching coordinator Jim Henderson noted Misiorowski's breakthrough against the Yankees, where he threw 10 fastballs at 102.4 mph.
## Rookie's Favorite Moment
Brewers rookie Shane Drohan called Misiorowski's 105.5 mph fastball to Chase Meidroth his favorite moment, noting he 'was screwed into the ground'.
## Historic Pitching Comparison
Misiorowski's 1.80 ERA ranks among the best since 1969, matching Greg Maddux's 1994 ERA of 1.56 and Dwight Gooden's 1985 ERA of 1.53.
## 2026 Season Highlights
Misiorowski struck out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman in a pivotal Aug. 15 win, helping the Brewers clinch the best record in baseball.
## Postseason Start
Misiorowski will pitch NLDS Game 1 on Saturday, October 3 at American Family Field, securing his place in MLB history.
## Key takeaway

Jacob Misiorowski led MLB in ERA, strikeouts, and opponents' average with a .157 average, becoming the first pitcher since 1950 to win all three categories and securing a postseason start.