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Brewers' flamethrower is knocking on the door to become a top-five starter
TL;DR
Jacob Misiorowski, a promising pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, is on the verge of becoming a top-five starter. His impressive performance at the 2022 MLB Combine has garnered attention after a challenging high school career affected by COVID-19.
Key points
- Jacob Misiorowski is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers
- He was drafted 63rd overall in the MLB Draft
- His high school career was impacted by COVID-19
- He showcased his talent at the 2022 MLB Combine
- Misiorowski initially committed to play for LSU
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As a junior in high school, Jacob Misiorowski was showcasing his talents in front of scouts for the Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Colorado Rockies. And unfortunately, during his senior year, his season was cancelled due to COVID-19.
He would go on to play college baseball at Crowder University with hopes of playing for a top D-I school. But that would not come to fruition as he was a participant in the 2022 MLB Combine, where he turned quite a few heads.
While he was committed to play baseball for LSU, he would see his name get called 63rd overall by the Brewers, where he would go on to sign.
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Brewers' flamethrower is knocking on the door to become a top-five pitcher
Q&A
Who is Jacob Misiorowski and what is his background?
Jacob Misiorowski is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who faced challenges during high school due to COVID-19 but showcased his talent at the 2022 MLB Combine.
What impact did COVID-19 have on Jacob Misiorowski's high school career?
COVID-19 led to the cancellation of Jacob Misiorowski's senior season, affecting his exposure to scouts and opportunities to play for top D-I schools.
What was Jacob Misiorowski's draft position and which team selected him?
Jacob Misiorowski was selected 63rd overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB Draft after initially committing to play for LSU.
