What happened: Jacob Misiorowski urged Little League players to keep working toward their goals. He also made humility a central part of his message.
Why it matters: His dominant 2026 run gives weight to the work-first guidance. The message connects major-league success with habits young players can control.
By the numbers: Opponents carried a .456 OPS against Misiorowski through 133 innings as of Aug. 22.
What to watch: Attention returns to whether Misiorowski can sustain that form through the stretch run.