Jacob Misiorowski Could Break 26-Year-Old Pedro Martínez Record Set With Red Sox

Milwaukee Brewers' pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is currently on a historic streak, leading many to believe he could potentially break the 26-year-old record set by Pedro Martínez with the Boston Red Sox. Misiorowski is the frontrunner for the National League Cy Young Award and is on track to set multiple team records in ERA, WHIP, hits per nine innings, strikeouts per nine innings, and adjusted ERA+.

He is currently fifth in strikeouts among Brewers pitchers, just 42 shy of breaking the record. However, the Brewers' decision to limit his innings and utilize a six-man rotation could hinder his pursuit of the strikeout record. Martínez's record remains unbeaten since 2000, with 217 innings pitched and 284 strikeouts. Misiorowski's .150 batting average against this season surpasses Martínez's mark of .167, and his performance could secure him both the Cy Young Award and the team record.

While he may not reach Martínez's impressive totals, Misiorowski's dominance this season is noteworthy. If the Brewers aim for a World Series victory, Misiorowski's continued excellence in October will be crucial.