{"id":4732,"date":"2018-01-10T07:45:23","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T12:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=4732"},"modified":"2018-01-10T08:58:54","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T13:58:54","slug":"milwaukee-brewers-2018-top-50-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/top-50-lists\/milwaukee-brewers-2018-top-50-prospects\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee Brewers 2018 Top 50 Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Milwaukee Brewers Top 50 Prospects for 2018<\/h3>\n<p>The Brew Crew did surprisingly well last year finishing just a game out of a playoff spot at 86-76. There was much discussion about Milwaukee selling some prospects to try and sneak in, but they held tight.\u00a0 This talk has continued here this offseason and most reports say the Brewers have been actively shopping, but so far the Brewers have not pulled the trigger, opting to keep the star power and depth they have in the minors.\u00a0 I&#8217;m glad they stayed the course last season, and hope they do the same this year, as there&#8217;s a lot to be excited about in the Brewer&#8217;s minor league system.<\/p>\n<p>I think the Brewers have a top 10 system, a shade behind the best in the league. Josh Hader is the only graduate from my prospect list last year who is no longer eligible. The 2018 list features a number of players that are expected to contribute to the major league club, and some flyers that could do the same.<\/p>\n<p>Did I miss anyone? \u00a0Who\u2019s ranked too high or too low? \u00a0Hit me up on Twitter at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/steve0080\"><strong>@steve0080<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or comment below to let me know your thoughts on my list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tierbox\">\n<strong>Prospects1500 Tiers:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tier 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact (e.g. middle reliever, low-ceiling UT guys)<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a team\u2019s 40-man roster\n<\/div>\n<p><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Large Rectangle (in post) --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 336px; height: 280px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1738958922187675\" data-ad-slot=\"2451935543\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/center><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nTier 1<br \/>\n1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brinsle01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Lewis Brinson<\/a>, CF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23 (DOB: 05\/08\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: MLB<br \/>\nMilwaukee\u2019s consensus #1 prospect was very productive in AAA Colorado Springs last year to the tune of a .331\/.400\/.562 line in 340\u00a0PAs. This earned him some major league ABs where Brinson did struggle and showed he has more progress to make. All signs point to him being able to make adjustments given his tools and makeup, and his strikeout and walk rates have continued to improve throughout his pro career. I like Fangraphs\u2019 Curtis Granderson comp. Brinson will have to compete for\u00a0at-bats\u00a0and produce in\u00a0an MLB outfield that is full up at the moment, especially if Milwaukee is in contention.<em>\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nTier 2<br \/>\n2.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/woodrbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Woodruff<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24 (DOB 2\/10\/1993)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: MLB<br \/>\nWoodruff had a good 2017, surviving 16 starts in Colorado Springs and getting his MLB\u00a0promotion. He would\u2019ve likely graduated off prospect lists if he hadn\u2019t pulled a hamstring\u00a0before gettng to throw 43 IP in his 8 MLB starts last season. These innings were in a playoff run, so the Brewers expect good things from him and his above average sinker and slider. I don&#8217;t think Woodruff is currently in the 2018 rotation but may be able to earn a spot with a good spring. If he can\u2019t, it will mean starting the year in AAA but I don\u2019t see that being the case for long. Woodruff looks major league ready and like a very solid 3 pitcher to me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hiura-000kes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Keston Hiura<\/a>, 2B\/DH<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 22 (DOB 8\/2\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A<br \/>\nHiura has looked like the real deal in the batter\u2019s box slashing .371\/.422\/.611 in his pro debut in Arizona League and Midwest League. \u00a0Hiura is not big but many still see him hitting\u00a0for power.\u00a0 Hiura\u2019s throwing arm issues were the biggest concern when he was drafted but he\u2019s already played some 2B. The Brewers will give him every chance to stay there but the bat would play at a corner outfield spot if necessary. I believe Hiura will start the season at A+ Carolina but expect him to be challenged in AA Biloxi before the end of the year. Hiura has potential to be an All-Star.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=harris000mon&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Monte Harrison<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB 8\/10\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nFinally healthy, Harrison delivered a breakout season at the A and A+ levels and followed it up with a very nice .283\/.333\/.604 line in 57 Arizona Fall League PAs, getting Harrison a lot of national attention. I\u2019m very excited to see how he fares at AA Biloxi. He\u2019s had a history of making adjustments so I am optimistic he can continue to improve. Harrison may always have some strikeouts in him, but has more power potential than anyone in the Brewers system and would be a threat on the bases as well. Some think he can stay in CF and others see him moving to RF due to his size and a strong arm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=burnes000cor&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Corbin Burnes<\/a> RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24 (DOB 10\/22\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nBurnes also had a breakout season in 2017, second in the minors with his 1.67 ERA in 145.2 IP in Carolina and Biloxi.\u00a0 Burnes averaged nearly a strikeout per inning and a sub 1.00 WHIP. Scouts say a modified windup and delivery, and positioning on the rubber all helped improve his command of the four pitches throws consistently for strikes. While Burnes throws quality stuff, just his fastball grades truly above average so some see him as a high floor but with a 3 or 4 ceiling. Burnes should start in the thin air of AAA Colorado Springs where hopefully he can hold his own and get a look iat Miller Park Milwaukee later in the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=ortiz-008lui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Luis Ortiz<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB 9\/22\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nThere was lots to like from Ortiz\u2019s 2017.\u00a0 Still\u00a0just 21 in AA last season Ortiz pitched to a 4.01 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 94.1 IP. Those numbers don\u2019t jump off the page but did allow just 79 hits. Sources say his focus on improving his delivery and changeup impacted the numbers. A hamstring issue and illness limited his IP as he\u2019s consistently had problems staying healthy and on the mound. His upside may be greater than Burnes but Ortiz has enough to work on that he may not have as high of floor. Ortiz may start in a very strong AAA Colorado Springs rotation if the Brewers think he\u2019s ready. I might prefer he get more IP\u2019s and work on what he needs to improve on in Biloxi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=diaz--000isa&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Isan Diaz<\/strong><\/a><strong>, 2B\/SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB 05\/27\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nDiaz was one of many that struggled to hit in Carolina last season. This was Milwaukee\u2019s first year with Carolina as their A+ affiliate and the Mudcat&#8217;s Five County Stadium was the most difficult hitting environment in the Carolina League. \u00a0It still would\u2019ve been encouraging to have seen better production from Diaz as he slashed .222\/.334\/.376 in 455 PA. Showed some less than ideal effort levels, but continues to show nice patience at the plate with a 13.6% walk rate. Most see Diaz manning 2B for the Shuckers to start the season.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=clark-000tre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Trent Grisham<\/strong><\/a><strong>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB: 11\/01\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nYes, this is Trent Clark. He changed the last name to Grisham this offseason. Milwaukee\u2019s 1<sup>st<\/sup> round pick in 2015 played all of 2017 at A+ Carolina as a 20-year-old. He was once again a walk machine with 98 walks (17% walk rate), stole 37 bases, and decreased his ground ball rate significantly. However, he didn&#8217;t really hit for average or power.\u00a0 \u00a0It also became clear in 2017 Grisham is more of a LF than a CF. I rank Grisham higher than most lists but he\u2019s a really interesting prospect to me with a high ceiling, 1<sup>st<\/sup> round pedigree, a really unique swing and approach, and remarkable strike zone control. I\u2019d prefer he work on improving in A+ a bit longer, but reports I\u2019ve seen have him starting in AA Biloxi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=erceg-000luc&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Lucas Erceg<\/a><\/strong><strong>, 3B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB: 5\/1\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AAA<br \/>\nErceg logged a full season at 3B in A+ Carolina last season. The bat struggled to a .256\/.307\/.417 line in 538 PAs. There was some good with 49 XBH and a 17.6% K rate. He did have some hot streaks where everything was clicking late in the year and turned that into more ABs in AAA and the Arizona Fall League. Erceg should play this season in Biloxi where he\u2019ll work on his patience at the plate, hitting to all fields, and his defensive footwork. He still looks to me like a major league third baseman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ray---000cor,ray---001cor&amp;search=Corey+Ray&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Corey Ray<\/strong><\/a><strong>, OF<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nAge: 23 (DOB 9\/22\/1994)<br \/>\nRay is one of the more polarizing prospects in the minors. He\u2019s still got some hopeful fans, I\u2019m one. After a poor start and injury in his pro debut in 2016 scouting reports from last spring said he looked great, so many expected him to put it together in A+ last season. \u00a0He did not. He did strike out 156 times in 503 PAs slashing .238\/.311\/.367. Ugh. He still shows speed, nice defense and raw power, so not everyone has given up, but he\u2019s certainly sliding down this list. Most expect Ray will repeat A+, part of a third season there, where this time he\u2019ll be above league average age.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nTier 3<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/phillbr02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brett Phillips<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23 (DOB 5\/30\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: MLB<br \/>\nPhillips made it to bigs last year and got 98 PAs with a nice slash line of .276\/.351\/.448. Fans were impressed with his hard play and a\u00a0strong arm with a 104 MPH throw from CF. Phillips positioned himself to at least be the 4<sup>th<\/sup> OF with potential for more if Broxton is moved or Brinson is kept in AAA.\u00a0 There is some cause to temper enthusiasm though with very high K-rates, and a .408 BABIP. I\u2019m less optimistic than most that Phillips can be a league average CF, but his floor at this point is still a major league contributor starting now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=lutz--000tri&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Tristen Lutz<\/a><\/strong><strong>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19 (DOB 8\/22\/98)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nLutz was the 34th overall pick last June and slashed .311\/.398\/.559 in 187 PAs in his pro debut across two levels of Rookie ball. Lutz played mostly CF last season but will eventually move to a corner and has the arm to play RF.\u00a0 Lutz\u2019s upside is an MLB average corner outfielder and so far has given every sign he can get there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=dubon-000mau&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mauricio Dubon<\/a><\/strong>, SS<br \/>\nAge: 23 (DOB 7\/19\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AAA<br \/>\nDubon slashed a must more realistic .274\/.330\/.382 in 2017 splitting time between Biloxi and Colorado Springs, playing both middle infield spots. I\u2019ve liked Dubon to the point I\u2019ve had him ranked before Diaz, a view putting me in a vast minority. Fangraphs listed Alfonso Soriano as a comp for Dubon which is encouraging, but Dubon&#8217;s ceiling is probably not as high as Diaz. Dubon has great speed, can play middle infield, draw a walk and doesn\u2019t strike out.\u00a0 Dubon will start in Colorado Springs and I expect him to make it to the show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=peralt000fre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Freddy Peralta<\/a>, RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 21 (DOB 6\/4\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nPeralta might be the best of the 14<sup>th<\/sup> ranked prospects you will see in these Top 50 lists. Peralta pitched very well last season split between A+ and AA. He did not turn 21 years old until June. \u00a0His season ERA was 2.63 in 120 IP with 169 K\u2019s and 77 hits allowed. That\u2019s pretty dominant with more K\u2019s than you\u2019d expect from a 5\u2019 11\u201d pitcher that sits at 91 with his fastball. However, his delivery is unique and allows him to confuse hitters. Control was an issue again with 62 walks (4.7 BB\/9). The lack of size, lack of big-time velocity and control lapses all mean he\u2019ll always have to prove himself as a starter. \u00a0Like Grisham, Peralta is a very unique, almost odd prospect, which makes him fun\u00a0to watch and root for. He could be a 3 or 4 SP or an even better reliever depending on how he develops. Peralta is already on the 40 man which may be an accelerated route to the majors if he continues to produce, but he\u2019ll start 2018 where he ended last season in AA Biloxi.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>15.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=harris000kj-&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">KJ Harrison<\/a><\/strong><strong>, C\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB 8\/11\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nAs expected, Harrison looked like a guy who hadn\u2019t played much at the catcher position since high school. The bat was very impressive in the Pioneer league debut slashing .308\/.388\/.546 with 24 XBH in 214 PA. If Harrison can play catcher (he caught 146 innings games in his pro debut season) it\u2019s assumed his bat will be much better than average, so much so that some think it\u2019d play in a corner outfield spot, making him an exciting player to watch.<br \/>\n<center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Horizontal Banner (In Post) --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1738958922187675\" data-ad-slot=\"5684603546\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/center><br \/>\n<strong>Tier 4<br \/>\n16.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=diplan000mar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Marcos Diplan<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB 9\/18\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nDiplan returned to A+ Carolina for all of 2017 and his numbers again weren\u2019t great. I\u2018m sure the Brewers were hoping for more from the pitcher that dominated as a 19-year-old in Low A Wisconsin. Diplan\u2019s stuff is still very good and got nearly a\u00a0strikeout per inning with three plus pitches including a fastball up to 95 MPH. But has not yet developed the command he needs. Diplan should start the year in A+ again but with having to add him to 40-man\u00a0roster the Brewers will certainly look for him to develop and have success soon. Even if Diplan can\u2019t develop as a starter, his stuff makes him a candidate for the late innings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=felici000mar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Mario Feliciano<\/a><\/strong><strong>, C<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19 (DOB: 11\/20\/1998)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A<br \/>\nMilwaukee has been very aggressive with Feliciano, their 2016 2nd round pick, and it has not backfired on them so far. He held his own as an 18-year-old in the Midwest league slashing .251\/.320\/.331 in 446 PAs. Feliciano will repeat the level in 2018 and may improve his numbers, but the Brewers\u2019 interest will be how he develops as a catcher. He saw 78 games there last season and was promising enough for most to think he can stay there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=ponce-000cod&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Cody Ponce<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23 (DOB 4\/25\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nPonce pitched his way to a late-season promotion to AA Biloxi last year. He\u2019ll start again there with a four-pitch mix that some scouts expect will get him to the end of a MLB rotation. He has a starter&#8217;s build but a funky delivery and injury history that had prevented him to getting more than 72 IP in a season before last year\u2019s 137.2 IP &#8211; a successful year for Ponce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a019.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=bickfo000phi&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Phil Bickford<\/strong><\/a><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22: (DOB 7\/10\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nLots of folks are down on Bickford after some suspension issues and injuries that limited his 2017 to six ho-hum Rookie-level appearances for 17 IP. Bickford was a 13<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick and hopefully he just needs some time to rediscover the velocity and command which have left him. I think I\u2019m more optimistic than most but 2018 will be huge for Bickford. He&#8217;s seen 160 innings in pro ball with just 60 in A+ but my understanding is that Milwaukee will send him to a new level at AA in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=gatewo000jac&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Jake Gatewood<\/a><\/strong><strong>, 3B\/1B<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 22 (DOB: 9\/25\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nAnother 1<sup>st<\/sup> round pick (2014), Gatewood made some headway in 2017. His strike zone judgment improved and had his best statistical season as a pro. They gave Gatewood a shot in AA and then in the Arizona Fall League. He struggled mightily this Fall with just 4 hits and 18 K\u2019s in 42 AB but Gatewood will go back to AA to see what he can do. He showed some power with 58 XBH last year, but his patience will have to improve without sacrificing power because his defensive spot is looking more and more like first base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=lemons000cad&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Caden Lemons<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19 (DOB 12\/2\/1998)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nMilwaukee\u2019s 2nd rounder from the 2017 MLB Draft, Lemons is a 6\u20196\u201d pitcher with a big arm they hope they can develop into a power pitcher. Lemons pitched just 2.2 IP after being drafted and will return to short-season ball and develop slowly, possibly to a high ceiling. Optimistic scouts are excited about Lemons as a pitcher that already flashes upper 90\u2019s heat and may throw even harder with development, and very high spin rates for a high schooler.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=yamamo000jor&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Jordan Yamamoto<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB: 5\/11\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nYamamoto just continues to pitch well as a pro. Yamamoto\u2019s fastball sits at just 89-92 and some think it\u2019ll get hit at the upper levels, but his SO\/9 has been 9.5 as a pro. He has a nice curve (near elite spin rate if you\u2019re into that sort of thing), but the jury is split on if he can make it in the higher levels as a SP or if he\u2019ll need to relieve. We\u2019ll start to see soon as I expect he\u2019ll start the year in the AA Shuckers&#8217; rotation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=kirby-000nat\">Nathan Kirby<\/a><\/strong><strong>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB 11\/23\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: did not pitch<br \/>\nKirby is another Brewer 1<sup>st<\/sup> round pick but has not pitched since 2015 with a\u00a0Tommy John\u00a0surgery. It\u2019s easy to forget about Kirby as he has just 12.2 IP as a professional.\u00a0 I expect Kirby to get some starts at Low A Wisconsin with an opportunity to move up quick if he pitches well. Milwaukee will give him every opportunity in a system that lacks left-handed starting pitching prospects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=carmon000jea&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Jean Carmona<\/a><\/strong><strong>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18 (DOB 10\/31\/1999)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level:\u00a0Rookie<br \/>\nCarmona was the best prospect the Brewers signed in the 2015-16 international signing period and they may have found a good player. He hit well in his DOSL debut last season slashing .302\/.406\/.447 in 192 PAs. Carmona is a switch hitter, plays very good defense at SS and was rewarded with some stateside experience in the Arizona League\u00a0last season. I\u2019m not sure where he\u2019ll start 2018 but I\u2019d guess the find a spot again at the Rookie league level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>25.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willita01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Taylor Williams<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 26 (DOB 7\/21\/1991)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: MLB<br \/>\nIt\u2019s been a long road for this 4<sup>th<\/sup> round pick who made it to the Majors in 2017 after losing 2015-16 to injury. Williams pitched well in 4.2 IP for the Brewers but will most likely start him in AAA, a rotation full of pitchers battling for a call from the Brewers in 2018. Williams pitched as fast as 98 MPH last year and struck out 57 in 46.2 IP in Biloxi, so he certainly has some stuff and could play a nice role in an MLB bullpen right now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>26.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wilkeaa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Aaron Wilkerson<\/strong><\/a><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 28 (DOB: 5\/24\/1989)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: MLB<br \/>\nWilkerson is an\u00a0older prospect at 28, but he arguably outpitched everyone at AA Biloxi last year finishing with a 3.16\u00a0ERA, 143 Ks to 36 BBs, a 1.075 WHIP, and just 117 HA in 142.1 IP, among the league\u00a0leaders in many pitching categories. This was a 3<sup>rd<\/sup> nice season in a row for Wilkerson and it got him a couple of MLB starts late in the year where he did fine and earned himself a look at a rotation spot at some point 2018. I think he\u2019d be a very nice 4<sup>th<\/sup> or 5<sup>th<\/sup> started right now and hope Milwaukee gives him a chance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>27.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=houser000adr\">Adrian Houser<\/a><\/strong>, RHP<br \/>\nAge: 24 (DOB 2\/2\/1993)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level:<br \/>\nHouser\u2019s a 2<sup>nd<\/sup> round pick of the Astros from 2011. He was left off my list last year after a mediocre 2016 after missing time with Tommy John. Houser looks like he\u2019ll get a shot in the Biloxi rotation after a nice 2017 in limited work. Scouts see a 6\u20194\u201d righty a plus fastball\/curve combination. The Brewers could have a near ready bullpen piece or continue to let him develop as a starter if they wish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tier 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>28.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lopezjo02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Jorge Lopez<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 24 (DOB 2\/10\/1993)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: MLB<br \/>\nLopez split time as a starter and reliever but just 13 of his 39 games in Biloxi were as a starter. He finished a number of games too notching seven saves. Its clearer that Milwaukee sees him as a reliever going forward, but his command is still an issue, so it would have to improve to get high leverage situations. (I don\u2019t see that happening) Lopez could very likely play a role in the MLB bullpen this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>29.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=pennin002jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Josh Pennington<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB: 7\/6\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A<br \/>\nPennington has made it through a Tommy John surgery and bone chips in his pitching career, so Milwaukee kept his workload last year low with 30.1 IP in nine Midwest League starts last year. \u00a0His numbers have always been good. He gets his fastball up to 97, throws a high spin curve, and has been able to have success throwing strikes so far. Pennington will likely compete for starts in the Carolina Mudcats rotation and continue as a starter while he can.<\/p>\n<p><strong>30. Carlos Rodriguez, OF<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 17 (DOB 12\/2000)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: did not play<br \/>\nMilwaukee made a nice investment in the international market this year including Rodriquez who signed for $1.35M out of Venezuela.\u00a0 Rodriguez did not appear in the DOSL but was anywhere from 5<sup>th<\/sup> to 28<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in the 2016-17 international rankings I reviewed. He\u2019s has been compared to a young Ender Inciarte or Gerardo Parra. Rodriguez is small, listed as just 150 lbs, but projectable. His defense is already good and scouts note he\u2019s one of the more advanced bats in his class.<\/p>\n<p><strong>31. Larry Ernesto, CF<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 17 (DOB: 9\/2000)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: did not play<br \/>\nErnesto was signed from the Dominican Republic last season but didn\u2019t make a professional league debut. Ernesto has tools, is projectable, switch hits, and has potential to be a very good center fielder. He signed for $1.7M last spring and was ranked anywhere from 14<sup>th<\/sup> to 26<sup>th<\/sup> in the international rankings I reviewed. Many felt his power potential stood out in the class.<\/p>\n<p><strong>32.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=martin004ern&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Ernesto Martinez<\/a><\/strong><strong> Jr.,<\/strong><strong> 1B<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 18 (DOB 6\/20\/1999)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nA 6\u20196\u201d, 225 lb\u00a0left-handed bat out of Cuba, Martinez played 38 games in the DOSL slashing .257\/.419\/.434 earning a taste in the ARIZ league where he struggled in 48 PA. Martinez is a plus-plus a power prospect who\u2019s showed a good batters eye with almost as many walks as K\u2019s in his debut. He has a long long way to go to be a professional hitter but is an exciting player who should get a more extended look in the Rookie league this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>33.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=stokes000tro&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Troy Stokes<\/a><\/strong><strong>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB 02\/02\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nStokes made it to AA Biloxi last season where had some success slashing .252\/.333\/.452 in 153 PAs. Stokes is small (5\u20198\u201d, 182 lbs) but still shows nice power and plate discipline that could get him to the majors, even as a corner outfielder. He\u2019ll return to AA, with Harrison and Grisham, in what will be a fun outfield to watch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>34.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=orf---000nat&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Nathan Orf<\/a><\/strong><strong>, 2B\/3B\/OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 27 (DOB 02\/01\/1990)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level &#8211; AAA<br \/>\nOrf is likely overrated here but is one of my favorite and most interesting Brewer prospects. He played all season at AAA Colorado Springs and actually had a good case for a call-up last Fall. He can play 2B, 3B and OF and would fit nicely towards the top of a Brewer lineup that often struggles with on-base and contact issues. Orf was all over the PCL leaderboard, showed a nice home split, but still excelled on the road. \u00a0Orf is almost 28 and was left off the Brewers&#8217; 40-man and thankfully no one picked him up. He&#8217;s high on my list because I think he could contribute in the MLB, so I\u2019d really like to see him get a shot this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>35.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=supak-000tre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Trey Supak<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB 5\/31\/96)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nA 2nd round draft pick in 2014 that came from\u00a0Pittsburgh, Supak dominated Low-A Wisconsin with 41 IP with a 1.76 ERA and 0.756 WHIP, striking out 53, walking 10 and allowing just 21 hits in 8 games. Supak was much more average in A+. Supak throws a fastball in the low 90s, with a nice change and decent curve, but the consensus is he is not likely to reach the majors without better stuff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>36.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=nottin000jac&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Jacob Nottingham<\/strong><\/a><strong>, C\/1B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB 04\/03\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nNottingham did not hit in his repeat of AA Biloxi last year. In 385 PAs he slashed just .209\/.326\/.369. 83 of his 101 games played were behind the plate where he needed to work on being a catcher. It doesn\u2019t look like the bat will play anywhere else. Word is he did improve defensively but is still currently below average so there was limited enthusiasm. No sign of the bat we saw him have in the Oakland and Houston systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>37.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=perrin000jon&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Jon Perrin<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24 (DOB 5\/23\/1993)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: AA<br \/>\nPerrin continues to perform well, even as he moved up to AA Biloxi last season. Perrin slung 105.1 IP over 12 starts and 11 relief appearances. He struck out 91 and walked just 21 highlighting his trademark control and surprised some being able to throw strikes for outs at the higher level. Perrin pitched in the AZFL also where his fastball was clocked as high as 95. Perrin throws a four-pitch mix that is still developing and certainly has a shot at a major league rotation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>38.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=willia002dev&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Devin Williams<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB 9\/21\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level \u2013 did not pitch<br \/>\nWilliams did not pitch in 2017 due to\u00a0Tommy John\u00a0surgery in the spring. Williams was my #19 prospect before last season but has fallen on my list due to the injury and lack of development. Williams may be fast-tracked as a reliever. He was likely on this track before the injury, and has a fastball-slider combination that can get advanced bats out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>39.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=medeir000kod&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Kodi Medeiros<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB 5\/25\/1996)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nThe 12<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick in 2014, Mederios has not yet had the pro results you\u2019d want to see from such a high pick. He repeated A+ in 2017, this time as a Carolina Mudcat. He improved his control but still struggled against righties, still needs an offspeed offering, and is looking for and more like a left-handed bullpen option. Medeiros saw most of his success in 2017 out of the pen and Milwaukee will likely have him start 2018 in AA Biloxi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>40.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=orimol001dem&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Demi Orimoloye<\/a><\/strong><strong>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21 (DOB 1\/6\/1997)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A<br \/>\nOrimoloye spent all of last year in the Midwest league and struggled his 2<sup>nd<\/sup> straight season as a pro slashing .214\/.281\/.351 in 518 PAs. He was waived in my Dynasty League where each team can keep up to 250 players.\u00a0 The Brewers have too much time and money to cut bait like this and will give him another shot in A where he won\u2019t be young for the league anymore, but he\u2019ll have to improve to keep even those who are still hopeful he can develop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>41.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=wren--000kyl&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Kyle Wren<\/strong><\/a><strong>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 26 (DOB 4\/23\/1991)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level:\u00a0AAA<br \/>\nWren had another nice pro season in 2017, this time in AAA getting 540 PAs slashing .286\/.364\/.401. Wren draws a lot of walks, makes contact, skills Milwaukee\u2019s major league lineup could use, but lacks power and only plays corner outfield spots.\u00a0 I&#8217;d like to see Wren get a shot to contribute in MLB but if he&#8217;s doing it in Miller Park this year, something&#8217;s gone wrong with the plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>42.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=webb--002bra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Braden Webb<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22 (DOB 4\/25\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A<br \/>\nA 3<sup>rd<\/sup> round pick in 2016, Webb recovered from a UCL injury and made his professional debut in 2017 this April at A ball Wisconsin where he pitched 86.2 IP. It did not go well. He did miss some bats with his three-pitch mix, but projects as a reliever to most unless he can improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a043.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=garcia005gab&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\"><strong>Gabriel Garcia<\/strong><\/a><strong>, 1B\/3B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20 (DOB: 12\/16\/1997)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nGarcia is a 14<sup>th<\/sup> rounder from the 2016 draft that has performed very well as a pro. 2017 saw him get 285 ABs where he slashed .300\/.420\/.498 with 27 XBHs, 39 BBs, 69 Ks. Garcia profiles at a corner infield spot, making it more difficult for him to get to the majors, but he\u2019s earned a chance to prove himself at Wisconsin in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>44.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=murphy003bre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Brendan Murphy<\/a><\/strong><strong>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18 (DOB 01\/2\/1999)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nMilwaukee really hopes some left-handed starters can make progress to fill what may be the only gap in their rich farm system. Murphy is the Brewer\u2019s 4th rounder from the 2017 MLB Draft, a projectable\u00a0high school lefty from a cold weather state who will have a lot of development to do to reach his back of the rotation projection. Scouts note he\u2019s got a smooth delivery, three pitches, and advanced control and command that surpasses his stuff right now. He\u2019ll likely get his innings this year at the Rookie level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>45.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=jankin000tho\">Thomas Jankins<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 22 (DOB 7\/2\/1995)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A<br \/>\nJankins is new to my top 50 and was a 13<sup>th<\/sup> rounder in 2016. Jankins spent the whole season in A Wisconsin logging 141.2 IP. He showed superb control walking 2.0 BB\/9. He can throw his fastball, changeup, and curve for strikes, and should continue to develop as many cold weather pitchers do. I expect Jankins will move to A+ to see if he can continue to impress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>46.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=ward--000jev\">Je\u2019Von Ward<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18 (DOB 10\/25\/1999)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nAnother addition to my top 50, Ward is all projection and dreaming at this point. Milwaukee drafted him in the 12<sup>th<\/sup> round in 2017 and paid an over-slot bonus for the privilege. Ward got 132 PAs in the ARIZ League and was as raw as expected. It&#8217;s likely he&#8217;ll start 2018 at the same level and will obviously take awhile to develop. Milwaukee will have patience given his high ceiling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>47.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=brown-002zac&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Zack Brown<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23 (DOB: 12\/15\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A+<br \/>\nBrown pitched well in A ball last year earning a promotion to A+ Carolina where he pitched really well in\u00a0four starts to finish the year. Overall he struck out about a batter an inning with good control. His four pitch mix and deceptive delivery have brought him success in the pros. Brown will return to A+ to see if he can continue impressing as a starting pitcher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>48.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=mcclan000cha&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\">Chad McClanahan<\/a><\/strong><strong>, 3B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20 (DOB 12\/22\/1997)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: Rookie<br \/>\nMcClanahan was a bonus baby for $1.2M in the 2016 draft with a reputation as a hit first guy but the bat hasn\u2019t developed so far. In 436\u00a0pro PAs\u00a0he\u2019s slashed .224\/.317\/.322 with 23 XBH. Not sure where the Brewers plan to send him in 2018 but I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll expect some positive signs in his 3<sup>rd<\/sup> pro season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>49.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=herrer005car\">Carlos Herrera<\/a><\/strong><strong>, RHP<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 20 (DOB 10\/26\/1997)<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: A<br \/>\nHerrera was slaying Rookie league competition to start 2017 with 11.1 SO\/9 compared to 2.1 BB\/9 but couldn\u2019t maintain his rates when promoted to A ball. He\u2019s still interesting with a chance for three good pitches and worth seeing if he can adjust and stuff can improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>50.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=gideon002ron\">Ronnie Gideon<\/a>, 1B<br \/>\n<\/strong>Age: 23 (DOB 9\/20\/1994)<br \/>\n2017 Highest level: A<br \/>\nA 23<sup>rd<\/sup> round pick in 2016 he was drafted, and is on this list, for his power potential. Gideon has 31 HR and 80 XBH in his 683 pro PAs, but he\u2019s been old for the competition and has struggled with contact so far. He\u2019ll hit A+ in 2018 and I\u2019ll be curious to see if he can address contact issues and maintain the power.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Milwaukee Brewers Top 50 Prospects for 2018 The Brew Crew did surprisingly well last year finishing just a game out of a playoff spot at <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/top-50-lists\/milwaukee-brewers-2018-top-50-prospects\/\" title=\"Milwaukee Brewers 2018 Top 50 Prospects\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,136,1457,13,40],"tags":[1220,1214,827,814,2370,817,2343,933,2340,835,818,829,353,828,823,2341,830,1212,809,2369,831,2371,2342,833,1208,815,83,1899,2344,837,2339,806,813,810,816,825,82,132,1898,824,821,2368,812,1522,822,2372,394,811,2346,850,2345,2367,832,2373],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - 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