CBS 58's Hometown Athlete: The Miz, Jacob Misiorowski, on the chance at more history
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- What would Jacob Misirowski do if he had to face himself?
"Walk back to the dugout. I don't remember the last time I hit. It would be a quick at bat," Misiorowski says.
Which has you wondering if Jacob Misiorowski, someday, will have the fastest pitch ever recorded in Major League Baseball history.
"Aroldis Chapman hit 105.8 miles per hour. You had 105.5," CBS 58's Lance Allan said.
Does having the fastest recorded pitch in Major League Baseball history interest him?
"Sure. I mean yes, that's the competitor in me. I always wanna push it and reach for a six (106). But it's not something I focus on," Misiorowski says.
And now his star is rising. Quickly.
Giannis isn't here anymore. Is The Miz becoming one of the faces of Milwaukee sports?
"It's cool. I mean it's fun. Obviously it's been quick. It's only been a year now and it's always cool having a city behind you like that and propel you forward," Misiorowski says.
Pretty amazing stuff for the man nicknamed by his manager after a beloved movie character.
But he's Forrest Gump...with expletives. "Yeah, a little different," Misiorowski says.
Except Forrest never did this...
"If I get a big strikeout in a big moment, I'm gonna be fired up. I'm trying to motivate the team to put some runs on the board and stuff like that. And if they make an excellent play, I'm gonna be right there with the fans cheering them along," Misiorowski says.
And after what's considered the best pitching performance in Brewers history, how can he get better?
"Obviously not giving up a hit in that game," Misiorowski says with a laugh. "There's always that. There's always stuff to improve on. You know, little things when it comes to delivery. Sequencing. Grips," Misiorowski says.
Is a perfect game or no-hitter possible?
"I mean it's always possible. You get the right lineup you're facing, they don't hit well against my strengths, those strengths are on, stuff can happen. I wouldn't say it's impossible but unlikely," Misiorowski says.