MLB Network's DeRo breaks down Jacob Misiorowski's fastball

Right-hander features a 1.97 ERA and 227 strikeouts

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read

“When you're facing Jacob Misiorowski, everything is a blur... [His fastball] is the most dominating pitch in baseball r Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: MLB Network's DeRo broke down Jacob Misiorowski's fastball, calling it the most dominating pitch in baseball right now. The analyst noted that everything is a blur for hitters facing the right-hander.

Why it matters: Misiorowski has emerged as an elite arm this season, establishing himself as a Cy Young frontrunner.

By the numbers: Misiorowski features a 118 proStuff+ with 39 walks in 155 innings this season. His fastball velocity climbed through the first half, peaking at 101.9 mph in July before a slight dip to 100.3 mph in August.

What to watch: Misiorowski continues his pursuit of the Cy Young award down the stretch of the regular season.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-09-14T03:26:22.620783+00:00

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