- Misiorowski has been nearly unhittable — MLB leader in ERA and strikeouts, a .159 opponent batting average, and a four-seam averaging ~100.6 mph (tops as high as 105.5 mph).
- He grew up idolizing Adam Wainwright and adopted Wainwright’s calm, move-on mentality, which helped his mental turnaround and postseason success.
- Offseason strength gains (~30 lbs), a tighter walk rate (11%→6.6%), and new pitch tweaks (cutter/slider changes) have turned him into a bona fide Cy Young favorite.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.