The Milwaukee Brewers’ promising young pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has drawn attention not only for his pitching but also because he shares the nickname “The Miz,” famously used by WWE superstar Michael Gregory Mizanin. The 23-year-old right-hander discussed the nickname during a recent appearance on Foul Territory, revealing he has not yet contacted the wrestler about using the moniker but would like to meet him someday.
When former MLB catcher AJ Pierzynski asked Misiorowski if he had sought permission from The Miz, the pitcher replied,
“We have not. I would love to,”
and added,
“I haven’t met the guy yet.”
Pierzynski then joked about Misiorowski having “stolen” the nickname, to which the Brewers hurler admitted,
“Yeah, I did. It kind of just got handed to me.”
The Miz’s Recognition and Shared Respect
Though Michael Mizanin, who supports the Cleveland Guardians despite his WWE status, has not met Misiorowski in person, he acknowledged the pitcher during the 2025 MLB All-Star break. On his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), The Miz expressed appreciation for the nickname’s shared legacy, posting,
“There’s just something about being really, really good at what you do and being called The Miz.”
Potential Meeting and Impact on Fans
Speculation continues about a possible future meeting between The Miz and Misiorowski, an event that would likely captivate both wrestling and baseball audiences online. While professional wrestling and baseball operate in very different worlds, this crossover story reflects how personalities from varied sports can connect through shared identities.
During his rookie year in 2025, Misiorowski impressed with solid pitching performances, compiling a 5-3 record and a 4.36 ERA across 66 innings in 15 appearances, 14 of which were starts. He further boosted his reputation in the postseason, pitching 12 innings in relief, allowing just two earned runs, and striking out 16 batters.
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Jacob Misiorowski wants to have @MikeTheMiz out to a Brewers game. 👀 pic.twitter.com/FAm8YFAhql
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) February 23, 2026
There’s just something about being really, really good at what you do and being called The Miz. @MLB #MLBAllStarGame2025
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) July 16, 2025
