Milwaukee Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski speaks on limited 64-pitch outing; 'No real discussion'

As Misiorowski left the contest on Tuesday night, it was evident that he wanted to continue in the game. He had struck out seven Mariners over just 3.2 innings, allowed three hits, and walked just one. After the game, Misiorowski spoke on the decision and said that there was “no real discussion, it is what it is, and it’s just something I have to deal with.”

Pat Murphy explains why Jacob Misiorowski was pulled after 64 pitches

As mentioned, the most innings Misiorowski has thrown in a single season since being drafted is 97.1. Prior to Tuesday night’s contest, he was at 89.0 innings thrown between the major and minor leagues. If we tack on his 3.2 innings, that brings his season total up to 92.2 innings, which is just shy of his previous high, but with over two months to go in the regular season.

Aside from the fact he is going to set a new career high in innings pitched this year, manager Pat Murphy said the long lay off in between starts also played a factor in Misiorowski’s short outing. Prior to his July 22 start against the Mariners, his last start with the Brewers came before the All-Star break on July 8.

“We can’t give him that big of a rest and then let him go out there and make his normal start. You’ve got to build up to it a little bit. We thought 55-65 pitches and no more than 4 ups was a good way ti get him back into it.”

–Pat Murphy on removing Misirowski after 64 pitches

Going forward, Murphy said that the Brewers are still going to manage Woodruff and Misiorowki’s work load. They are prioritizing protecting two of their most important arms with the goal of keeping them healthy and ready for when it matters the most.