Jacob Misiorowski praises Cooper Thissen during Little League World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski, ace of the Milwaukee Brewers, expressed admiration for Cooper Thissen of Davenport Northwest during the Aug. 23 Little League World Series. Misiorowski watched highlights of Thissen's performance, where he struck out 15 batters and pitched 5 1/3 no-hit innings. Both players are noted for their strong throwing abilities, with Thissen's fastball equivalent to the mid-90s in professional baseball. Misiorowski attended the event while in Williamsport for his team's game against the Atlanta Braves this weekend.
- •Misiorowski praised Thissen's pitching during the Little League World Series.
- •Thissen achieved 15 strikeouts and 5 1/3 no-hit innings earlier in the tournament.
- •Misiorowski, noted for throwing 100+ mph, sees Thissen's fastball as impressive.
- •Thissen expressed a desire to meet Misiorowski at the event.
- •Both pitchers are known for their high velocity on the mound.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski raves about Iowa's Cooper Thissen
"Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had great things to say about Davenport Northwest star Cooper Thissen.
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