Hall of Famer CC Sabathia said Jacob Misiorowski is the best pitcher in Major League Baseball right now [1].
The endorsement follows a dominant performance by the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander, signaling a potential shift in the league's pitching hierarchy as a young arm reaches elite status.
Misiorowski, 24 [4], achieved the feat during a Friday night game on June 13, 2026 [5]. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field in Milwaukee, the pitcher threw a complete game that resulted in a 6-0 victory for the Brewers [3].
During the outing, Misiorowski recorded 15 strikeouts [1] and allowed only one hit [2]. The performance nearly resulted in a perfect game, a feat that drew significant attention from analysts and former players alike.
Sabathia praised the young pitcher's ability to dominate opposing batters. "He's the best pitcher in baseball right now," Sabathia said [1]. He said that Misiorowski puts hitters on their heels with a fastball that attacks the strike zone [2].
This level of dominance is rare in the modern era of baseball, where complete games and high strikeout totals are less common. The 15 strikeouts [1] underscore a level of control and power that has placed Misiorowski at the center of conversations regarding the league's top talent.
Observers noted that Misiorowski's performance was not just about velocity but about the placement and aggression of his pitches. By attacking the zone, he forced the Phillies' lineup into a defensive posture throughout the night.
“"He's the best pitcher in baseball right now."”
The endorsement from a Hall of Famer like CC Sabathia carries significant weight in professional baseball. Misiorowski's ability to maintain a complete game while recording 15 strikeouts suggests a rare combination of endurance and peak velocity. If he sustains this level of performance, he may move from a rising prospect to a primary candidate for the league's top pitching awards.
