Jacob Misiorowski has included one of Shohei Ohtani’s pitches in his ideal pitching arsenal.
The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander has quickly become one of baseball’s most exciting power arms, and his own fastball was the obvious starting point when a pitch mix for his perfect pitcher was shared.
But the most eye-catching outside selection was Ohtani’s sinker, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s pitch placed alongside well-known offerings from Paul Skenes, Trevor Megill and Kodai Senga.
Jacob Misiorowski includes Shohei Ohtani’s sinker in perfect pitcher mix
A pitch mix shared by BRWalkoff listed Misiorowski’s perfect pitcher as using his own high-velocity, 103.7 mph four-seam fastball, Shohei Ohtani’s sinker, Paul Skenes’ sweeper, Trevor Megill’s knuckle curve and Kodai Senga’s ghost fork.
That full mix gives the post its appeal. Misiorowski’s fastball brings the power, Ohtani’s sinker adds movement, Skenes’ sweeper offers a wipeout breaking ball, Megill’s knuckle curve brings another difficult shape, and Senga’s ghost fork adds one of baseball’s most recognisable split-style weapons.
It is a notable selection because Ohtani’s sinker was placed in a group built around some of the most recognisable pitches in Major League Baseball.
Misiorowski’s own place in the mix is no surprise. The Brewers pitcher has built his early MLB reputation around elite velocity and rare power from the mound.
He recently reached 103.7 mph during Milwaukee’s win over the Colorado Rockies, underlining why his four-seam fastball was included as the power pitch in the dream arsenal.
That makes the Ohtani selection stand out. Misiorowski already has one of the most explosive fastballs in the sport, yet Ohtani’s sinker was still included as part of the ideal version of a pitcher.
It is also another reminder that Ohtani’s pitching reputation has not been lost behind his offensive production. His bat remains the headline act for many observers, but his arsenal is still treated with serious respect.
Shohei Ohtani’s 2026 pitching form shows why the choice carries weight
Ohtani is not being judged on reputation alone. His 2026 pitching game log lists him with 61 innings, 67 strikeouts and a 0.74 ERA for the Dodgers, including six scoreless innings against Arizona on June 3.
Those numbers explain why his sinker still belongs in this kind of conversation. Ohtani is not simply a former pitching force whose mound work is being remembered fondly. He is producing at a high level as a pitcher in 2026.
The pitch mix is ultimately a light exercise, but it still says something meaningful. Misiorowski’s fastball may be the pure power choice, while Ohtani’s sinker reflects the value of movement, command and late action.
The same applies to the rest of the mix. Skenes’ sweeper, Megill’s knuckle curve and Senga’s ghost fork all point to how modern pitching is judged. It is not only about velocity. It is about giving hitters different shapes, speeds and movement profiles to solve.
For Ohtani, it is another small but telling compliment. Even while his hitting continues to command huge attention, his pitching remains central to how other players and observers view his all-round talent.
For Misiorowski, it also shows a clear understanding of what makes a complete modern pitcher. Velocity matters, and he has plenty of it, but the best arsenals are built on more than speed alone.
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