Buster calls Misiorowski's 2026 run historic

Opponents own a .456 OPS through 133 innings

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 221 min read

.@Buster_ESPN says Jacob Misiorowski is "making MLB history" 👀 https://t.co/P9EIiaFDHN Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: The season moved past 200 strikeouts on Aug. 9. Misiorowski has paired that total with a 1.76 ERA and 0.74 WHIP.

Why it matters: Another 29 innings would bring him to the 162-inning qualification threshold, allowing comparison with qualified full-season marks. His combination of strikeout volume and run prevention puts every remaining start in the record chase.

By the numbers: Misiorowski has 204 strikeouts in 133 innings, a rate of 13.8 per nine. His 204-to-30 strikeout-to-walk ledger produces a 6.8 ratio.

What to watch: His next start will test whether the strikeout pace and workload remain intact.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-08-22T15:23:04.070026+00:00

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