The only thing that could make the Jacob Misiorowski All-Star experience even better

The Milwaukee Brewers were gifted a bit of All-Star magic this season, and it came gift-wrapped in flame-throwing heat. Jacob Misiorowski — the Brewers’ top pitching prospect and one of MLB’s most electric young arms — has officially been named to the 2025 All-Star roster after just five big-league starts.

With only 25.2 MLB innings under his belt, Misiorowski owns the fewest appearances of any pitcher selected for the Midsummer Classic in baseball history. While that kind of resume has drawn skepticism or even backlash, MLB made it clear that this selection wasn’t about longevity — it was about spectacle.

Misiorowski is absolutely that. In his brief big-league stint, the towering righty has posted a 4-1 record with a 2.81 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and eight earned runs allowed. Perhaps even more eye-popping: he’s already thrown 62 pitches over 100 mph. His presence on the mound is appointment viewing, and in an era where MLB is desperate to showcase its next generation of stars, Misiorowski checks every box.

The league wants buzz. He delivers it with every fastball.

Could Misiorowski follow Skenes’ footsteps with shock All-Star start?

The All-Star nod was already impressive — but it might not be the end of the story. With a closer look at the pitching schedule, there’s a realistic path for Misiorowski to do something truly wild and start the All-Star Game.

Here’s how things are shaping up:

• Paul Skenes and Logan Webb just pitched on July 11.
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Robbie Ray are slated for July 13.
• Zach Wheeler, Freddy Peralta, and Matthew Boyd have all indicated they’ll rest.

That leaves a smaller pool of realistic options: Andrew Abbott, Mackenzie Gore, and David Peterson...and the legendary Clayton Kershaw, who was named a “Legend Pick” and could get the ceremonial nod with his skipper, Dave Roberts, managing the NL squad.

But if MLB is chasing energy, ratings, and next-gen buzz? Misiorowski is the pick. In fact, it would be very Skenes-esque — a clear callback to 2024, when the league handed the All-Star Game’s opening pitch to Paul Skenes, fresh off his own sensational debut.

Whether fans love it or not, MLB has shown a growing willingness to prioritize its young stars, even over more established veterans. We saw it with Skenes, and we’re seeing it again with Misiorowski.

The All-Star Game is no longer just a reward for half-season stat sheets — it’s a showcase, a marketing vehicle, and a stage to spotlight the sport’s future stars. Misiorowski’s triple-digit heater, towering 6’7” frame, and edge-of-your-seat potential make him a perfect symbol of where MLB wants to go.