# Miz's World Series Whiff Challenge

> Can Jacob Misiorowski's fastball whiff rate rebound in the World Series?
- Title: Miz's World Series Whiff Challenge · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Can Jacob Misiorowski's fastball whiff rate rebound in the World Series? Jacob Misiorowski's fastball whiff rate dropped from 40% to 16% in playoffs, risking…
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## Miz's playoff struggles
Jacob Misiorowski hasn't dominated in playoffs despite being the most dominant pitcher on the planet.
## World Series starts
Miz will start Game 1 of the World Series Presented by Capital One on 8 ET.
## Playoff whiff drop
Misiorowski's fastball whiff rate fell from 40% to 16% in playoffs, a 24-point drop.
## Fastball velocity
Miz throws 101 mph fastballs in playoffs, with 96 of 122 in triple digits.
## Swing patterns
Righties swung under Miz's fastball 47% of time in regular season, down to 36% in playoffs.
## Lefty swing issues
Lefties were late against Miz's fastball 34% of time in regular season, down to 14% in playoffs.
## Chase rate drop
Hitters chased Misiorowski's fastball 41% of time in regular season, down to 32% in playoffs.
## Foul ball frequency
Hitters fouled off 51 of 182 pitches, with 94 swings and 51 fouls in playoffs.
## Rays challenge
Tampa Bay Rays make contact more often than any team, even against triple-digit fastballs.
## Key takeaway

Jacob Misiorowski's fastball whiff rate dropped from 40% to 16% in playoffs, risking his World Series performance.