Brewers Pitcher's 100 mph Fastball Stunt Was Just a Trick

Viral video of Jacob Misiorowski throwing at teammate's head was staged by Brewers' video production team

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A recent viral video showing Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throwing a 100 mph fastball at the head of teammate Cooper Pratt was revealed to be a stunt created by the team's video production department. The video, which has over 7 million views, appeared to show Misiorowski nailing an apple on top of Pratt's head, but it was actually a trick shot made possible through video editing and special effects.

Why it matters

The viral video generated a lot of buzz and attention for the Brewers, helping to reach younger baseball fans. However, it was important for the team to clarify that no players were actually put at risk, as that could have raised serious safety concerns.

The details

The Brewers' video production team, led by Ezra Siegel, Carter Green, and Cody Oasen, created the illusion of Misiorowski throwing a 100 mph fastball at Pratt's head. Misiorowski agreed to participate in the stunt, which was intended to be a creative way to engage fans on social media. The team wanted to showcase Misiorowski's electric stuff while also ensuring no one was actually put in harm's way.

  • The viral video was posted on the Brewers' official X (formerly Twitter) account on February 24, 2026.

The players

Jacob Misiorowski

A Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher who was a key part of the team's success in the 2025 season.

Cooper Pratt

A top prospect in the Brewers' minor league system who was the subject of the viral video stunt.

Ezra Siegel

The senior manager of digital content for the Milwaukee Brewers, who was part of the video production team that created the viral stunt.

Carter Green

The senior videographer and creative lead for the Milwaukee Brewers, who was part of the video production team that created the viral stunt.

Cody Oasen

The senior editor for the Milwaukee Brewers, who was part of the video production team that created the viral stunt.

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What they’re saying

“It was a trick of the trade from the video production team that includes senior manager of digital content Ezra Siegel, senior videographer and creative lead Carter Green and senior editor Cody Oasen, who have been playing around with ideas to reach young baseball fans.”

— Adam McCalvy, MLB.com reporter (MLB.com)

“Misiorowski said his participation was an easy yes.”

— Adam McCalvy, MLB.com reporter (MLB.com)

What’s next

The Brewers will look to build on their success from the 2025 season when the regular season begins in late March 2026.

The takeaway

The Brewers' viral video stunt showcased their creativity and willingness to engage younger fans, but it was important for the team to clarify that no players were actually put at risk. The video production team's ability to create such a convincing illusion highlights the power of modern video editing techniques.