Four days after a surprising decision to add Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the move, noting that there was no denying the excitement surrounding the fireballer.

It’s beginning to feel like flamethrowers Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will always be linked. Comparison

That's a record, as it turns out. According to Elias, the MLB record for fewest career games before an All-Star selection was 11 by Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates just last season. Misirowski didn't just break that record, he reduced it to smoking embers.

Coverage of Jacob Misiorowski's 18 pitches in the 2025 All-Star game was interrupted by an on-field interview.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, making his All-Star debut in Atlanta, created a buzz on the red carpet. While dressed in a classic black suit, it was the custom Lugia Pokemon lining of his jacket that captured everyone's attention.

The addition of Brewers flame-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster was a controversial one.