Perhaps no minor league system improved over the last year or two as much as the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. Even with the 2023 graduations of top prospects such as Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, Joey Wiemer, and Sal Frelick, this system is as talented and deep as ever. Strong draft classes and the emergence of several international signees have not only given the Brewers a strong crop of blue chip talent, but also depth across the board. Players such as Tyler Black, Jacob Misiorowski, and Jeferson Quero made the jump into Top 100 lists during the season. Milwaukee had one of the strongest 2023 draft classes, securing big bats like Brock Wilken, Cooper Pratt, Eric Bitonti, and Mike Boeve.
The Brewers also remain loaded with near-MLB ready talent. Seven of the top eight prospects in this system could realistically make their MLB debuts in 2024. This is one of the strongest tops of a system and one of the deepest systems in baseball. Let’s dig into a very competitive Top 50 Brewers prospects. (@dgasper24)
Seven Prospects1500 writers contributed to this column and rankings including David Gasper (@dgasper24), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Clint Fasse (@ProspectLarceny), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.
Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact
Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2023
Tier 1
1. Jackson Chourio, OF, 19, Triple-A
He’s been called a supermarket because he has everything you could want. He’s been compared to Ronald Acuna and the Brewers own hitting coordinator compared him to Mike Trout. Chourio is a five-tool centerfielder that is arguably the top prospect in baseball, but what isn’t arguable is that he signed a contract with the largest guarantee for any player yet to make his MLB debut, inking an 8 year, $82MM contract with the Brewers this offseason. Chourio dominated Double-A once the pre-tacked baseball was removed and impressed in a short stint in Triple-A. He’s expected to make the Opening Day roster. (@dgasper24)
Tier 2
2. Tyler Black, 3B, 23, Triple-A
I was high on Black going into last season as a guy that combined a great approach at the plate with enough speed to steal 25-30 bases a year. After his power uptick last season, I like him even more. Across the two highest levels last year he stole 55 bases and hit 18 home runs with 17.9% strikeout and 15.8% walk rates. We could be looking at a player that hits .270-.280, with a .350 OBP, 10-12 home runs, and steals 25 bases. That is an impact player. (@JMahyfam)
3. Jacob Misiorowski, RHP, 21, Double-A
The 6’7” right-hander has explosive stuff there is no doubt. He pairs a triple digit fastball with a nasty sweeper that dives away from right-handed hitters and also mixes in a developing cutter to keep left-handed hitters honest. The downside is that his command is very inconsistent leading to high walk totals. The Brewers are excellent at developing pitchers and if they can get even average control/command out of Misiorowski there is a star here. (@JMahyfam)
4. Jeferson Quero, C, 21, Double-A
Quero played all 2023 in Double-A as a 20-year-old, and certainly held his own, if not, impressed many. Coming off a stellar 2022 which saw him play across Single and High-A, and 15 games in the AFL, Milwaukee’s top catching prospect hit .262 with 16 HR, while being named to the Futures Game along with Chourio. At 21, expect Quero to begin the year in Biloxi again, but could see a bump to Triple-A during his 21-year-old campaign. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
5. Brock Wilken, 3B, 21, Double-A
Wilken was a star at Wake Forest hitting 71 home runs in 3 seasons luring the Brew Crew to use their first-round pick on him in last year’s draft. He spent two summers as a star for Harwich in the Cape Cod League. The power is real and will be what carries his profile as there is real swing and miss in his game. He balances that with a good strike zone awareness making him the prototypical “three true outcome” hitter. He made it all the way to Double-A in his first season so a debut sometime in 2025 looks likely. (@JMahyfam)
Tier 3
6. Luis Lara, OF, 19, High-A
An international signee in 2022, Lara has followed the Jackson Chourio track, where he dominated in the DSL, then skipped the Arizona Complex League, and went right to Single-A Carolina a month into the 2023 season. Lara put up big numbers, hitting .285/.379/.354 with 22 stolen bases and 39 walks to just 46 strikeouts in Carolina, then earning a late season promotion to High-A, where he continued to play well. Lara doesn’t have the power profile that Chourio does, but his pure contact ability, speed, and success at such a young age makes him an arrow up prospect that could be the top prospect in this system as soon as 2025. (@dgasper24)
7. Robert Gasser, LHP, 24, Triple-A
It seems as if being traded over to the Brewers in the Josh Hader deal has been really good for Gasser. Since the move, he’s struck out 223, 166 of which coming in 2023 which ranked second in Milwaukee’s minor leagues. When you think of someone that can throw the kitchen sink at you, Gasser fits that description to a tee. He utilizes six different pitches, with his slider and four-seam being his best two pitches. Gasser also throws a two-seam, changeup, cutter, and a sinker. Now, with 161.2 innings pitched in Triple-A, there’s a decent chance he’ll get a shot in the back end of the Brewers’ rotation, he’s just too versatile to put in the bullpen especially for a team in need of a young lefty. (@aj_greene1015)
8. Carlos F. Rodriguez, RHP, 22, Triple-A
Rodriguez is quietly putting up numbers and moving through the minors. In 2022, he struck out 129 in 107.2 innings with a 1.06 WHIP. He followed that up with an even more impressive 2023 where he struck out 158 in 128.1 innings with a 1.12 WHIP. With a solid four-pitch mix, he profiles as a starter long term. There is some concern with how his average fastball will play against major league hitters, but I would not bet against him being a solid number 3-4 starter. (@JMahyfam)
9. Eric Brown Jr., SS, 23, Double-A
In my opinion from the players I saw, Brown Jr. was one of the top all-around athletes in the 2023 Arizona Fall League. He was drafted in the 1st round (27th overall) in 2022. The speedy shortstop spent most of 2023 in A+ Wisconsin but did get promoted to AA Biloxi late in the season. His 37 steals and only 16.7% K% opened eyes and Milwaukee wanted to see what he could do in the AFL. All he did was slash .297/.391/.462 with 2 HR, 15 RBI, 8 SB and 42 TB in 25 games, starring for the champion Surprise Saguaros. Brown will get a good look in Double-A in 2024.(@Scotty_Ballgame)
10. Cooper Pratt, SS/2B, 19, Rookie (ACL)
The Brewers got an absolute steal in the 6th round of the 2023 Draft when they landed the Mississippi prepster for a well above-slot $1.35MM signing bonus. Pratt has a smooth, right handed swing with plenty of strength and power to hit 20+ home runs a season but also has some of the best bat-to-ball skills in his draft class. Pratt will be sent out as a shortstop, where he could stick, but third base is a potential fallback where he should hit enough to handle the position. (@dgasper24)
11. Yophery Rodriguez, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
Rodriguez was the Brewers headliner in the 2023 international signing class and he showed why in the DSL last season. He put up an .842 OPS with 21 extra base hits and 41 walks to 40 strikeouts, plus 12 stolen bases. Rodriguez has power, patience, and contact ability. There’s a solid chance he could even skip the Arizona Complex League and go right to Single-A this year. Rodriguez is another arrow up prospect to keep a very close eye on. (@dgasper24)
12. Luke Adams, 3B, 19, Single-A
In his first taste of pro ball, Adams had a very promising debut in the Complex League, posting really good numbers across the board. In Adam’s first full season the numbers were down, but he still did a good job showcasing his power. He utilizes an aggressive leg kick to generate power that could turn him into a 20-25 homer player. Adams rarely strikes out; he walks over twice as much which allowed him to have a .400 OBP despite a .233 average. He’s not known for his speed, but managed to swipe 30 bases in Single-A too. The defensive profile is still being worked out and he could be more of a DH in the future, but the Brewers will keep him at third for now. (@aj_greene1015)
13. Dylan O’Rae, 2B/OF, 19, Single-A
O’Rae continues to prove the Brewers right when they took him in the 3rd round in the 2022 Draft. He’s an undersized middle infielder that’s likely best suited as a speed and contact oriented second baseman. He will never be a power hitter, but he does need to do a little more damage. O’Rae hit .349/.491/.394 across the ACL and Single-A with 57 walks, just 37 strikeouts, and 44 stolen bases, but just nine extra base hits and no home runs. Still, an OBP like that and a BB/K ratio like that will get you in a lineup. If even a little bit of power develops, O’Rae can be an everyday big leaguer. (@dgasper24)
Tier 4
14. Logan Henderson, RHP, 21, Single-A
15. Eric Bitonti, 3B/SS, 18, Rookie (ACL)
16. Mike Boeve, 2B, 21, High-A
17. Josh Knoth, RHP, 18, High School
18. Daniel Guilarte, SS/2B, 20, Single-A
19. Coleman Crow, RHP, 23, Double-A
20. Bradley Blalock, RHP, 23, High-A
21. Matthew Wood, C, 22, High-A
22. Jadher Areinamo, 2B/3B, 20, Single-A
23. Hedbert Perez, OF, 20, Single-A
24. Oliver Dunn, 2B, 26, Double-A
25. Juan Baez, SS/3B, 18, Single-A
26. Ethan Small, LHP, 26, MLB
Henderson is a potential 4 or 5 type starter if he makes the majors. Bitonti struggled a bit in his first year after the team selected him the 3rd round of the 2023 draft, but he has the tools to be a solid contributor as he matures. Boeve is more hit-over-power with little speed. Knoth, a 2023 Competitive Balance pick (33rd overall), looks like a future reliever if he makes the majors. Guilarte is a low power, good speed, good hitting shortstop who should move up these rankings quickly. Crow is a potential mid-rotation starter but he’ll probably miss most of the season after last summer’s Tommy John surgery. Perez has the tools to succeed but it’s been two straight years of below-average results for the previous top international signee. Dunn broke out this year in the Phillies organization at AA but was moved to the Brewers in the off-season. He never put up these power numbers before playing at hitter-friendly Reading’s ballpark. Baez can flat out hit the ball. As he grows, look for more power to come. Small is now a reliever after struggling the past two years as a starter. (@tonybps1)
Tier 5
27. Freddy Zamora, SS, 25, Double-A
28. Filippo Di Turi, SS/2B, 18, Rookie (DSL)
29. Wes Clarke, 1B/C, 24, Double-A
30. Jesus Rivero, RHP, 20, Single-A
31. Felix Valerio, 2B, 23, Double-A
32. Enniel Cortez, RHP, 17, Rookie (DSL)
33. Edwin Jimenez, RHP, 22, High-A
34. Patricio Aquino, RHP, 20, Single-A
35. Shane Smith, RHP, 23, Double-A
36. Kevin Ereu, SS/2B, 17, Rookie (DSL)
37. Carlos D. Rodriguez, OF, 23, Double-A
38. Noah Campbell, OF/1B, 24, Triple-A
39. Isaac Collins, OF/2B, 26, Triple-A
40. Bishop Letson, RHP, 19, High School
41. Eduardo Garcia, SS/3B, 21, High-A
42. Anthony Flores, LHP, 19, Rookie (DSL)
43. James Meeker, RHP, 28, Triple-A
44. Ryan Birchard, RHP, 20, College
45. Tayden Hall, 1B, 21, Single-A
46. Joseph Hernandez, RHP, 23, High-A
47. Will Rudy, RHP, 22, Single-A
48. Craig Yoho, RHP, 24, Rookie (ACL)
49. Luis Castillo, OF, 20, Single-A
50. Yeison Perez, 1B/OF, 20, Rookie (ACL)
Zamora has dealt with many injuries the last few years. DiTurri didn’t look overmatched in his first season of Rookie ball. Clarke has massive power but strikeout concerns, too. Could be a DH/backup catcher type if he makes the majors, perhaps as soon as this season. Valerio is a solid middle infielder with some pop in his bat. Cortez looked very impressive in Rookie ball this year and could climb these rankings with another similar season in 2024. Ereu is a toosly 17-year-old who’s many years away from making an impact in the majors but keep an eye on him as he develops. Collins, at 26 years old, could be a late-bloomer as he had his most successful season for AA. Possible utility type. Letson fell to the 11th round because of questions of his signability. He could be a steal for the team as a mid-rotation starter. Garcia is yet another solid middle infielder in the organization. He has average speed and power. Birchard did not pitch in 2023 for the team after being selected in the 5th round of last summer’s draft but he has potential to be a mid-rotation starter. Hall is the son of former MLB player, Toby Hall. This Hall has solid power and a good eye at the plate. Rudy had a solid 2023 starting 18 games. Could be a backend rotation type. (@tonybps1)
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David Gasperhttps://www.prospects1500.com/author/brewers004/
Thank you for the content. I believe you have a cut and paste error for Gasser #7, with the same report for Luke Adams
Thank you Stephen! That’s exactly what it was. It’s been fixed and Gasser’s write-up is now where it’s supposed to be.
Great content! Just wondering about #26, Juan Baez. It said he could flat out ball, I don’t know much about him, but that has me hyped to see. Can you elaborate a little more on what makes you guys like him?