Jacob Misiorowski already feels like one of the loudest names in MLB The Show 26 roster talk, and not just because he's 6-foot-7 and throwing smoke for Milwaukee. If you're checking prices, building Brewers theme squads, or saving MLB The Show 26 stubs for the next big pitching upgrade, he's the sort of player who jumps off the page fast. The Brewers right-hander, No. 32, has turned his 2026 season into a proper breakout. Through June 3, he's 6-2 with a 1.65 ERA, 71 innings, 108 strikeouts, and a tiny 0.789 WHIP. That's not prospect hype anymore. That's front-line starter stuff.
Why the numbers matter in-game
The thing players will notice first is the strikeout profile. Misiorowski isn't just missing bats. He's bullying lineups. His strikeout rate has climbed to 39.6%, up from 32.0% in 2025, while his walk rate has dropped from 11.0% to 7.0%. That matters for The Show because it points to more than raw velocity. He's getting ahead more often, throwing enough strikes, and still making hitters chase. His 13.7 SO/9 screams high K/9, and the improved 2.4 BB/9 gives him a much stronger case for control upgrades than he had a year ago. You don't have to squint to see it. The old version was electric but a bit wild. This version looks like he knows exactly where the ball is going often enough to be scary.
The arsenal is built for nasty gameplay
His four-seam fastball is the anchor. Statcast has it averaging 99.9 mph in 2026, with reports of him reaching 103.6 mph, which is absurd for a starter. In Diamond Dynasty terms, that's the kind of pitch that changes at-bats before the hitter even sees the slider. Anyone managing their roster and saving Diamond Dynasty stubs would have a reason to watch whether San Blockedword/sentencego Studio gives him elite velocity, high break, or even a special trait tied to the fastball. But he isn't a one-pitch guy. His slider sits around 93.4 mph, the curveball has real swing-and-miss shape, and the cutter has become a clear 2026 addition at nearly 10% usage. That cutter is important. It gives him another hard lane off the fastball, and in-game, that can make right-handed hitters miserable.
May Blockedword/sentencee him impossible to ignore
May 2026 is where the buzz really took off. Misiorowski posted a 0.23 ERA, a.109 opponent average, a 0.52 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts during the month. Those are video-game numbers, which is funny because now they have to be translated into an actual video game. His May 31 start in Houston helped seal the conversation: seven scoreless innings, three hits, no walks, eight strikeouts, and a win in a 2-0 Brewers victory. He even escaped a bases-loaded spot with a 102.7 mph fastball to Christian Walker. That's the kind of moment that makes players ask for clutch, confidence, or Topps Now consideration, even if no specific card has been confirmed.
What players should watch next
There's still a little caution here. His changeup has only 16 tracked pitches in the available 2026 sample, so it shouldn't be treated like a fully proven weapon yet. Some hit suppression also comes with a.243 BABIP, so the ratings team may not push every attribute to the moon at once. Still, the case is strong. A.150 batting average allowed supports a big H/9 boost. Four homers in 71 innings support HR/9. The 2.9% barrel rate backs up the idea that hitters aren't squaring him up. If MLB The Show 26 reacts to real performance, Misiorowski should be one of the most interesting Brewers arms to monitor all season.