Jacob Misiorowski finished fifth in the National League MVP voting despite posting dominant numbers throughout the 2026 MLB season for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong won the award unanimously, collecting all 30 first-place votes for 420 points. Misiorowski earned 158 points, including two second-place votes, seven third-place votes, five fourth-place votes, and 12 votes between fifth and tenth place.
Misiorowski’s teammate Brice Turang finished third in the voting with 190 points, receiving five third-place votes and nine each from fourth- and fifth-place ballots. Brewers outfielders Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio also received some recognition, reflecting their contributions during Milwaukee’s postseason run.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani came second with 264 points, largely due to 26 second-place votes, underscoring his continued impact as a two-way player.
Misiorowski’s season was marked by remarkable pitching statistics. He went 16-5 in 30 starts, recording a 1.80 earned run average and a 0.802 WHIP. His 252 strikeouts led all pitchers in the major leagues. These numbers helped him secure the NL Cy Young Award and a World Series ring this year.
Despite his standout season, the MVP voters favoured position players, with Crow-Armstrong’s star outfield campaign and Ohtani’s two-way performance overshadowing the Brewers ace’s candidacy. The vote breakdown emphasizes the challenges pitchers face in MVP races, even when their numbers dominate.
Brewers fans will note the strong showing from multiple players in the voting, reflecting the team’s depth and success during the 2026 campaign. Jacob Misiorowski’s fifth-place finish in the MVP race adds to an already impressive year, even if it fell short of the top individual honour in the National League.
According to Yahoo Sports.
