THE APEX TIMES
Jacob Misiorowski says he felt the emotion from the viral NLCS fan interview
Asked about a postgame moment that spread widely after the Brewers clinched their first NL pennant in 44 years, the right-hander described having “no words” for the impact it had on people.
MILWAUKEE Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski said he struggled to find words when reflecting on a viral postgame interview that captured the joy of a young fan after the team’s NLCS win.
The moment began at Dodger Stadium last Thursday night when Ted Perry, a longtime FOX6 Milwaukee reporter, conducted what was expected to be a routine postgame interview for viewers traveling to Los Angeles to witness history.
Perry interviewed 13-year-old Samson Herman, a lifelong Brewers fan with cerebral palsy traveling from the Minneapolis area with his father, David. His excitement about going to the World Series was visible, and during the exchange Perry was also seen supporting Samson while he stood and spoke.
Perry later described watching his own emotions take over, saying he went to wipe his eyes without realizing the camera was still rolling. Behind the camera, cameraman Jake Salzbrunn said he was crying as well, and that fans in the stands offered napkins as the moment became bigger than the broadcast.
Nearly a week after that interview aired, Misiorowski was asked about its reach during World Series Media Day. Perry asked whether Misiorowski ever considers the impact of what he does on young fans like Samson, and Misiorowski responded that he had seen the video and was overwhelmed by how much it resonated.
Misiorowski said it was “incredible” to have an effect on people, adding he had “no words” for it, while Perry said hearing the reaction nearly brought him to tears again.
Why It Matters
- The story underscores how the Brewers’ pennant moment reached beyond baseball, landing with families who might not follow the game daily.
- For Misiorowski, it highlighted a different kind of “performance” metric, the ability for athletes to move supporters far from the mound.
- The interview’s spread helped keep the World Series build-up focused on community and inclusion as much as championship pressure.
- The episode adds context to the Brewers’ first NL pennant in 44 years, showing the title chase was already echoing in real lives.
Key Facts
- The viral interview took place last Thursday night at Dodger Stadium after the Brewers’ NLCS win.
- Ted Perry interviewed 13-year-old Samson Herman, a lifelong Brewers fan with cerebral palsy, along with his father David.
- Perry and cameraman Jake Salzbrunn both described crying during the segment as the emotional response spread beyond the broadcast.
- Perry later said strangers offered napkins after noticing what was happening during the live interview.
- Misiorowski said he saw the video and described having “no words” about the impact it had on people when asked at World Series Media Day.