Jacob Misiorowski will not throw a single 100-mph fastball in Philadelphia this week, but he still brought plenty of heat to the All-Star Game. It sits inside the webbing of a bright Charizard glove built for one of baseball’s hardest throwers.
The Brewers ace arrived with a custom 44 Pro glove covered in red, orange and yellow. His name is stitched across the leather in the classic Pokémon font, while a Charizard card rests in a clear pocket between the thumb and fingers.
The glove will stay on the sideline. As MLB reported, Milwaukee scratched Misiorowski from his final scheduled start before the break because his arm did not recover normally after his previous outing. The club also ruled him out of the All-Star Game.
Milwaukee made that choice with the pennant race in mind. Protecting the most powerful arm in its rotation matters more than one night in Philadelphia.
Milwaukee has good reason to be careful
Misiorowski did not simply earn his trip to Philadelphia. He overwhelmed hitters throughout the first half, posting 10 wins against four losses with a 1.62 ERA and 167 strikeouts across 111 innings.
His fastball explains both the dominance and the caution. Statcast data shows that his four-seam fastball averaged 100.5 mph. MLB also reported that he threw 670 pitches at 100 mph or faster before the break, the highest total in the majors.
Repeating that violent motion 670 times at extreme velocity places a major physical burden on the shoulder and elbow. Milwaukee had no reason to add another maximum-effort appearance when his arm was already struggling to recover.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Misiorowski’s recovery and throwing routine did not look normal after his last start. The team chose extra rest instead of asking him to push through another intense outing. Misiorowski is not expected to need an injured list stint and plans to return after the break.
“It stinks to miss a start and the All-Star Game, but I know it is the right thing to do in this situation. My arm is a little tired,” Misiorowski said.
The Brewers care far more about a pennant race than an exhibition game. A few quiet days now could matter much more in September and October.
His All-Star rise is real, not borrowed from another story
Misiorowski’s rapid arrival at the 2025 All-Star Game sounds almost too dramatic to be true, but MLB’s official timeline confirms it.
Milwaukee promoted him on June 12, 2025. He joined the National League roster after only five Major League starts, then worked a scoreless eighth inning and fired nine pitches at triple-digit speed.
That selection drew debate because his Major League sample was so small. His performance in the game answered the immediate question. By the 2026 break, there was no argument about whether he belonged. Misiorowski’s first-half numbers made him one of the clear stars of the National League staff.
Missing this year’s game still hurts, but he has already experienced the stage. Milwaukee now needs its ace healthy enough to chase something larger.
The Charizard glove is more than a one night gimmick
44 Pro created the glove specifically for All-Star week. Misiorowski’s name appears in the familiar Pokémon style, and a clear slot in the webbing holds the featured card.
A close view shared by MLB appears to show a Japanese Charizard No. 6 card from the 2000 Neo Premium File. Because Misiorowski has not publicly confirmed that identification, it remains a strong visual match rather than a settled fact.
This is not his first glove built to display a card. Yahoo Sports previously highlighted a purple Gengar design made by the same company, while another custom glove featured Misiorowski’s own rookie card.
The result is a loud splash of personality in a sport that often defaults to traditional tan leather.
A clubhouse Charizard pull made the choice feel natural
The connection became public in August 2025 after a Brewers win over the Mets. MLB documented the clubhouse scene after Rhys Hoskins brought four original Pokémon packs from 1999 and handed them to teammates.
Brandon Woodruff opened one pack. Misiorowski received another.
Closer Trevor Megill recorded the moment as Misiorowski worked through his cards and revealed a holographic Charizard. The room erupted. Misiorowski later compared the pull to finding a Honus Wagner card, the clearest possible explanation for baseball collectors.
MLB also reported that Hoskins had visited card shops with Woodruff during road trips. Megill kept a large collection near his locker, while Misiorowski’s interest began with one of his Bowman cards in 2022 and quickly expanded into Pokémon and signed baseball memorabilia.
Because of that history, this custom glove is not just a marketing stunt. For Misiorowski, it is simply who he is. He is an elite young pitcher with a fastball that has reached 105.5 mph. The Brewers ace is also a serious collector who enjoys putting that part of his personality on the field.
Philadelphia will not see the glove catch a line drive or receive a 100-mph pitch. Even so, it may be the most memorable piece of equipment at the event.
The glove drew attention. That rest should help Milwaukee protect the reason Misiorowski was invited.
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FAQS
1. Why is Jacob Misiorowski missing the All-Star Game?
Milwaukee ruled him out because his arm did not recover normally after his previous start. The Brewers expect rest to help him return after the break.
2. What Pokémon card is inside Jacob Misiorowski’s glove?
The card appears to be a Japanese Charizard No. 6 from the 2000 Neo Premium File. Misiorowski has not publicly confirmed the exact card.
3. Who made Jacob Misiorowski’s Charizard glove?
44 Pro created the custom glove for All-Star week. It includes Misiorowski’s name in Pokémon style lettering and a card pocket in the webbing.
4. How fast does Jacob Misiorowski throw?
His four-seam fastball averaged 100.5 mph before the break. He also reached 105.5 mph during the 2026 season.
5. Did Jacob Misiorowski pitch in the 2025 All-Star Game?
Yes. He pitched a scoreless eighth inning and threw nine pitches at 100 mph or faster after reaching the roster with only five MLB starts.
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