In just his second Major League start on June 20, Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski delivered a performance worthy of legend. Taking a perfect game into the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis, he allowed only a leadoff walk and a two-run homer to Matt Wallner before exiting the game after 86 pitches, striking out six in six dominant frames.
While the perfect-game bid was lost, Misiorowski preserved what CBS Sports called a “hidden” no-hitter–carrying 11 career no-hit innings to start his MLB journey, marking the longest such streak by a starter since 1900.
The Mechanics Behind the Magic
Misiorowski’s performance was remarkable, not just for the final line on the box score, but due to his sheer velocity and strikeout arsenal. According to CBS Sports, he unleashed 29 pitches at 100 mph+, topping out around 103 mph–making him the first starter since 2008 to hit triple digits that deep into a game.
His pitch mix included a mid-90s slider and a changeup complimenting the high-octane fastball. Statcast registered nine swinging strikes, and he struck out six of the twenty batters he faced. Impressively, he generated whiffs even when hitters did make contact, exemplified by a diving sliding catch from Isaac Collins that showcased the defense’s role in his dominance.
“I think his slider was obviously really hard. He was dominating with that,” Willi Castro said. “You don’t see a guy throwing a slider 95, 96. It’s really hard to pick up. But yeah, good for him.”
Misiorowski’s stretch of 11 hitless innings across his first two starts set him apart in MLB history. According to Fox News, this is the longest no-hit stretch to start a career in the modern era. Reflecting on talent meets potential, MLB debut narratives emphasized how rare such dominance is for a rookie.
His first start saw five no-hit innings before cramps forced him out, and Friday’s outing added four more, cementing what Fox News described as a “hidden no-hitter” through nine combined frames.
From Prospect to Impact Pitcher
Misiorowski entered the season as a top-tier prospect–initially ranked 48th by CBS Sports–with a reputation for elite stuff but questionable command, averaging nearly six walks per nine innings. His minor-league resume included a 2.13 ERA and 80 strikeouts in Triple-A Nashville, with Aviation‑verified fastballs that regularly nudged 102-103 mph .
His MLB debut, capped at 102.3 mph on Statcast and five no-hit innings, validated that potential. Friday’s outing reinforced that, showing improved control and the capacity to dominate even as the game deepened.
“I think he simply just had an excellent day on the mound,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “He got in the zone when he needed to early, then he was able to throw…I mean, the stuff is good. He’s very good, and he was able to put the ball where he wanted to today.”
The performance drew rave reviews from Milwaukee’s dugout and front office. With a fastball that sits triple-digit in later innings, Misiorowski is already being discussed as a potential frontline starter capable of anchoring a rotation.
Milwaukee’s communications highlighted that this feat was the longest no-hit streak to begin a career since at least 1900. And with his early-season 2–0 record and 1.64 ERA by June 20, Misiorowski has more wins (2) than hits allowed (1)–a rare distinction.
A Historical Comparison
The last starting pitcher to open his career with more than 10 hitless innings was actually way back in the early 20th century, no starter in the live-ball era had accomplished this until Misiorowski.
A few closer comparisons from recent years involved relievers or spot starters, not full-time starters. For example:
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Noah Cameron, a left-hander with the Royals, took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his debut in April 2018, going 6 1/3 hitless frames before being lifted.
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Paul Skenes, a bright young reliever (soon starter) for Pittsburgh, recently tossed seven hitless innings in July 2024, but again, this was as a reliever mid-game–not a primary starter.
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