Jacob Misiorowski completed a remarkable season for the Milwaukee Brewers and emerged as a heavy favorite to win the National League Cy Young award.

The right-hander finished the regular season with a 16-5 record and a 0.80 WHIP in 174.2 innings over 30 starts.

Misiorowski became only the fourth pitcher since 1950 to lead MLB in ERA, strikeouts and opponents’ batting average during the same season. He recorded a 1.80 ERA, collected 252 strikeouts and limited opposing hitters to a .157 batting average.

Those numbers reflect more than pure velocity. Misiorowski consistently prevented runners from reaching base while combining substantial workload with elite run prevention.

Misiorowski’s success continued after the regular season. Misiorowski went 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 19 innings over four postseason starts, recording 16 strikeouts against six walks.

He remained effective when Milwaukee reached the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Misiorowski went 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in two World Series starts. He recorded five strikeouts in 10.2 innings while helping the Brewers capture the first title in franchise history.

His velocity separated him from every other pitcher in MLB.

Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches at 100 mph or faster during the season, demolishing the previous record of 673 set by Jordan Hicks with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018.

His fastest pitch came against Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong on June 27, when Misiorowski reached 105.5 mph.

That historic power gives Misiorowski an immediate advantage against hitters. They must prepare for exceptional velocity, leaving them less time to recognize location and adjust to his other pitches.

However, his season showed that he is more than a pitcher who simply throws hard. Misiorowski handled a complete starting workload, maintained his effectiveness throughout the year and continued performing against stronger competition in October.

His postseason work also demonstrated composure. The additional pressure did not force him away from the approach that made him dominant during the regular season.

The primary challenge for Misiorowski entering 2027 will be sustaining that level while opponents make adjustments. Hitters will study his patterns, search for predictable situations and attempt to force him into longer at-bats.

Misiorowski must continue improving his command so that his velocity remains a weapon rather than creating unnecessary pitches. Limiting walks will help him work deeper into starts and prevent opponents from turning small mistakes into scoring opportunities.

Milwaukee should expect him to remain the foundation of its rotation in 2027. Repeating a historic season will be difficult, but his ability to miss bats, suppress contact and overpower hitters gives him the foundation to remain among MLB’s leading pitchers.

The next step is proving that his extraordinary season established a lasting standard rather than representing a single dominant year.