Jacob Misiorowski Cards: 2026 World Series Game 1 Win and Rookies

Jacob Misiorowski cards are back in the spotlight after the Brewers right-hander won Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, a 3-2 Milwaukee win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Oct. 23 at American Family Field. He went five innings and allowed one run, and his first pitch was clocked at 103.5 mph, which CBS Sports reports is the fastest World Series pitch of the pitch-tracking era.

Key points

• Brewers 3, Rays 2 in World Series Game 1; Milwaukee leads the series 1-0.
• Misiorowski earned the win: 5 innings, 1 run, 4 hits, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk.
• His 1st Bowman cards come from 2022 Bowman Draft; his rookie cards are in 2026 Topps, Topps Chrome and Bowman.
• Christian Yelich (RBI triple), William Contreras (2-for-3, RBI) and Jackson Chourio (insurance run) also delivered.

What happened in World Series Game 1?

Milwaukee scored twice in the first inning. Christian Yelich, playing in his first World Series game after more than 1,700 regular-season games, tripled in a run, and William Contreras followed with an RBI single. Jackson Chourio added a run in the seventh. Rays starter Nick Martinez also went five innings and allowed only those two first-inning runs.

The ninth got tense. Brewers closer Trevor Megill loaded the bases before striking out Jonny DeLuca to end it, according to CBS Sports. Game 2 was set for Saturday night, Oct. 24, in Milwaukee with Logan Henderson starting for the Brewers against Drew Rasmussen.

Who is Jacob Misiorowski?

The Brewers took Misiorowski in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft. He debuted on June 12, 2025, and made the All-Star Game as an injury replacement after only five starts. In 2026, Cardlines reports he went 16-5 with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts over 30 starts and calls him the front-runner for the NL Cy Young. His velocity is the headline: fastballs over 100 mph are routine for him.

What is Jacob Misiorowski's 1st Bowman card?

His 1st Bowman cards are in 2022 Bowman Draft, card #BD-132 in paper and #BDC-132 in Chrome, plus a Sapphire Edition version. The top card for most collectors is the 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome Draft Pick Autograph (#CDA-JMI). Cardlines reports recent PSA 10 sales of that auto in the $2,500 to $4,000 range, with a PSA 10 population of 76.

Which Misiorowski rookie cards are in 2026 sets?

His official rookie-card year is 2026. Listed cards include:

• 2026 Topps #10
• 2026 Topps Chrome #196
• 2026 Bowman #35 and a Rookie and Veteran Autograph (#PRV-JM)
• 2026 Topps Heritage #144, Topps Pristine #71 and Topps Tier One #71

Cardlines notes these 2026 cards have few PSA grades so far, so there is not much sales data yet. Dates for upcoming baseball releases are on our sports card release calendar.

More baseball: 2026 Bowman Baseball, all MLB cards, shop by player, and our guide to what to look for in 2026 Bowman.

FAQ

Who won World Series Game 1 in 2026?
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Oct. 23, 2026, with Jacob Misiorowski getting the win.

What is Jacob Misiorowski's rookie card?
His rookie cards are 2026 issues, including 2026 Topps #10 and 2026 Topps Chrome #196. His 1st Bowman cards are from 2022 Bowman Draft.

How fast was Misiorowski's first World Series pitch?
103.5 mph, the fastest World Series pitch in the pitch-tracking era, per CBS Sports.

Sources: CBS Sports, World Series Game 1 winners and losers; Cardlines, The Best 1st Bowman & Rookie Cards of Jacob Misiorowski.