One of the vital thrilling prospect farm programs goes to the Brewers. Bat and youth-heavy, the Brewers have a few of the most toolsy hitters in MiLB. Jesus Made is all the most recent hype, however Cooper Pratt, Yophery Rodriguez, Luis Pena, and Braylon Payne are a few of the enjoyable new names. Jeferson Quero, Jacob Misiorowski, and Logan Henderson are 3 of the names closest to an MLB Debut. Luis Pena is my favourite title outdoors of the highest prospects itemizing him at fifth. He may take the massive bounce into high 100 lists like Jesus Made did this previous season. This farm system ought to have all eyes on the younger expertise.
This text is a part of a sequence specializing in every MLB staff’s high 20 prospects for fantasy baseball heading into the 2025 season. Keep tuned for prospect breakdowns for all 30 groups all through January right here at Pitcher Checklist, and head over to the Pitcher Checklist dynasty web page to take a look at the remainder of the farm system rankings!
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Prime Brewers Prospects
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The Prime Tier
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1) Cooper Pratt – SS, 20 YO
2024 MiLB Stats(A/A+): .277/.362/.406/8 HR/27 SB/ 20K%/ 10.3BB%
Probably the most promising prospect with plus upside within the Brewers system is Cooper Pratt. Jesus Made is overshadowing him in the mean time, however there must be some DSL realization. Pratt reached Excessive-A in his second full season. He dealt with the ACL in 2023 with no difficulty, and Low-A in 2024 was a lot of the identical success. In 2024, Pratt slashed .294/.394/.395, with 3 residence runs and 25 stolen bases. An 81K:42BB ratio by means of 73 video games exhibits method. Pratt stands 6’4, so the three residence runs are a bit disappointing.
Pratt was promoted to Excessive-A for 23 video games late within the season. Whereas the slash dropped, the ability jumped. He hit 5 residence runs in these 23 video games. Pratt posted a 24K:4BB ratio, with a .221 common within the small Excessive-A pattern dimension. Eight residence runs in 96 video games in 2024 at 19/20 years outdated is simply the start line. Pratt ought to be capable of attain 25 residence runs per season when he reaches his potential. Given the sluggish finish of 2024, Pratt could begin in Excessive-A for 2025. He must be comfortably within the 75-100 vary of high prospects. With exhibiting at Excessive-A or Double-A, he ought to firmly be inside the highest 50.
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2) Jesus Made – SS, 17 YO
2024 MiLB Stats(DSL): .331/.458/.554/6 HR/28 SB/ 13K%/ 18.1BB%
Probably the most talked about prospect of the 2024 offseason is Jesus Made. A monster DSL season paired with predictability has Made rapidly rising into the highest 25 general prospects. Whereas that may be a bit aggressive, there isn’t any doubt he appears to be like the half. Made has an enormous bat wiggle when loading up for the pitch that might want to deal with elevated velocity. He had no difficulty within the DSL as he loaded up effectively earlier than the pitch bought to the plate. The perfect attribute for Made proper now to me may be his velocity. He will get into his full dash very quickly and flies across the bases.
The bat right here is particular. Once more, it’s the DSL however Made appears to be like effectively superior. The ball jumps off his bat with ease and energy. A .331/.458/.554 slash, with a 1.012 OPS is eye-popping. Any spotlight of Produced from the DSL appears to be like like a manner superior participant. The sport appears to be like polished and fewer uncooked than another 17-year-old within the DSL. I need to checklist him because the Brewers’ number-one prospect, however the DSL has burned me earlier than. The hype is excessive however it is rather effectively warranted right here.
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3) Yophery Rodriguez – OF, 19 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (A):.250/.343/.383/7 HR/7 SB/ 23.8K%/ 12.2BB%
Certainly one of my most watched prospects from 2023 was Yophery Rodriguez. Standing at 6’1, 185 kilos, Yophery has skill in every offensive device. He walked at an 18.3 p.c fee within the DSL, whereas including 6 residence runs and 12 steals. Sure, it’s the DSL, however a excessive stroll fee with energy and velocity is precisely what I search for. The strikeout fee jumped from a excessive 17.9 p.c within the DSL to 23.8 in Low-A. Rodriguez didn’t have a stellar sophomore season, however he held his personal in his age-18 season. A .250/.343/.383 slash with 7HR/7SB in 110 video games isn’t eye-popping however it’s spectacular.
Whereas the ability and velocity numbers took a step again, Rodriguez was 2.5 years youthful than his competitors in 2024. In his age-19 season, he’ll most probably report back to Excessive-A for an excellent more durable project. The persistence ought to assist him succeed and both the ability or velocity ought to turn out to be extra prevalent. His fly ball fee dropped 5 p.c from 2023 to 2024 and his swing is extra stage than carry. Rodriguez ought to be capable of faucet into 20 residence runs per season with no change. Poised for a breakout, it might be the second half of 2025 after he adjusts to Excessive-A. Rodriguez hit 5 factors greater in opposition to LHP than RHP in 2024, which is simply one more reason to belief the expertise right here.
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4) Jeferson Quero – C, 22 YO
2024 MiLB Stats(AAA): 0-1, 1BB (Injured after one 2024 at-bat)
Jeferson Quero was receiving quantity of buzz in 2023 and heading into 2024. Sadly, the hype was lower brief after he missed all of 2024 because of a shoulder damage sliding again into first base. Quero has had main success at each cease alongside the best way in his MiLB profession. A profession .278 hitter, Quero hit .309 within the ACL in 2021, .286 between Low and Excessive-A in 2022, and .262 at Double-A in 2023. In these 209 video games, Quero hit 28 residence runs and stole 19 bases. An elite defensive catcher, Quero would have most probably debuted for the Brewers in 2024.
Quero ought to see an actual alternative to win an on a regular basis position out of spring coaching. William Contreras is arguably the very best offensive catcher in baseball, which blocks Quero. Contreras may play 1B, DH, or doubtlessly be traded for a haul. Both manner, Quero is knocking on the door of an MLB promotion. An aggressive method, Quero doesn’t stroll or strikeout at a excessive fee. The ability totals must be round 20-25 per season, which is nice on the catcher place. One of many extra MLB-ready prospects for Milwaukee, Quero is stable however some prospects have a extra projectable upside.
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5) Luis Pena – SS, 18 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (DSL):.393/.457/.583/1 HR/39 SB/ 8.2K%/ 8.2BB%
The perfect season for a younger Brewers prospect outdoors of Jesus Made simply goes to Luis Pena. A loopy .393 common, Pena went 64-163. Standing 5’11 and 185 kilos, Pena is in large form. He stole 39 bases within the DSL together with one residence run and 6 triples. The walk-to-strikeout ratio was 15BB:15K, which is a formidable cut up and low percentages. Pena is a toolsy prospect that might flip right into a 15-20HR/30SB prospect if all of it comes collectively. An identical swing and look to Luisangel Acuña, Pena has extra energy potential. The upside right here for Pena is excessive, however the DSL danger is there as effectively.
fifth general within the Brewers farm system is aggressive however the projection is there. Pena shouldn’t be fairly on the high, however in the midst of a really deep farm system. All of the instruments are there to return out of this technique behind Jesus Made after the 2025 season. He can play throughout the infield however would possibly transfer off shortstop to 2B or 3B. No matter place he finally ends up at, the bat, method, and velocity would be the focus. If Pena can proceed to achieve energy and the house run totals present up, he and Jesus Made might be two enjoyable prospects to look at. The DSL numbers have been eye-popping and go away a lot pleasure for a stateside debut in 2025.
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6) Logan Henderson – RHP, 22 YO
2024 MiLB Stats(ROK/A+/AA/AAA): 81.1 IP/3.32 ERA/ 32.8K%/ 4.7BB%
Most Brewers prospect lists have Misiorowski above Henderson, however I’ll take the best way much less danger and fewer upside in Henderson. Henderson lives at 94-95 MPH on the fastball which is sufficient to compete. The perfect pitch is his 78-81 MPH change-up that disappears from left-handed hitters. From the look of those two pitches, Henderson has the power to be a 4/5 starter within the massive leagues. The command is plus, which was on show in 2024 as he walked simply 15 batters in 81.1 innings. If a 3rd pitch can emerge for Henderson, he could possibly be a 2/3 starter.
The change-up from Henderson has large drop on it. Neither proper or left-handed hitters can appear to sq. it up. The Brewers ought to give Henderson an opportunity to begin in some unspecified time in the future in 2025. Even with out the speed, if Henderson wants to maneuver to the bullpen, the fastball/change-up combo is sufficient. Provided that he reached Triple-A in 2024, Henderson could possibly be a Spencer Schwellenbach sort of call-up in 2025.
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7) Braylon Payne – OF, 18 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (A):.438/.526/.625/0 HR/4 SB/ 15.8K%/ 15.8BB%
The seventeenth general decide within the 2024 MLB Draft, Payne showcases plus velocity. Profiling as a top-of-order hitter, Payne makes good contact. The scale is there as effectively, as he stands 6’2 and lists at 186 kilos. If he continues so as to add some energy and carry the ball, he could possibly be an actual middle-of-the-order menace. His brief 2024 Low-A debut was successful. In 4 video games, he went 7-16 with one triple and 4 stolen bases. A 3BB:3K ratio helps the road look even higher.
Payne could have proven sufficient in 4 brief video games to begin his 2025 season at Excessive-A. His profile now could be contact over energy, which places him on the high or backside of the order based mostly on the hit device. Payne is younger and doesn’t flip 19 till August 2025. The swing is extra line-drive-oriented in the mean time which limits his residence run totals. A slight lean in direction of 1st base because the pitch is available in, Payne isn’t pull-heavy. Given the small pattern dimension, which will change based mostly on the method. The hit device and velocity are going to hold the worth for Payne, however his residence run vary is 10-20 per season. With loads of time to develop or tweak the swing, Payne may see an enormous bounce into high 100 lists mid 2025.
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8) Jacob Misiorowski – RHP, 22 YO
2024 MiLB Stats(AA/AAA): 97.1 IP/3.33 ERA/ 30.5K%/ 14.4BB%
Elite stuff combined with subpar command is the calling card for Misiorowski. Rating him at eight within the Brewers farm system is most probably dramatic, however it’s half as a result of robust system. The reliever danger is immense right here, and it wouldn’t have been stunning to see Misiorowski pitch late in 2024 out of the bullpen. He must be given a chance to begin in 2025 for Milwaukee, however with the departure of Devin Williams, Misiorowski may take that spot. The chance is just too excessive with little to no command enchancment to belief Misiorowski at this level. If he can handle to pitch across the egregious stroll fee, he’ll be a top-of-the-rotation starter. An MLB Debut in 2025 is nearly sure, however it may be a bumpy highway as he faces higher competitors.
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9) Mike Boeve – 3B, 22 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (A+/AA):.338/.415/.471/6 HR/2 SB/ 15.8K%/ 11.7BB%
A 2nd spherical decide in 2023, Boeve has hit at an elite stage since his professional debut. A profession .334 hitter by means of rookie ball, Excessive-A, and Double-AA, Boeve is an elite hitter. There isn’t a lot over-the-wall energy or stolen base potential right here so Boeve is restricted within the counting classes. Nonetheless, if Boeve hits on the high of an MLB lineup he may see a excessive run whole to make his worth enhance. Boeve has stable potential however is a extra invaluable participant outdoors of fantasy.
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10) Brock Wilken – 3B, 22 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (ROK/AA):.200/.314/.365/17 HR/1 SB/ 28K%/ 13.3BB%
Drafted 18th general in 2023, Wilken confirmed enormous energy potential out of Wake Forest. Wilken reached Double-A in his first season however his 2024 was a disappointment. A .199 common at Double-A in 2024 was after Wilken bought hit within the face by a pitch early within the season. 133 strikeouts add on to the poor common however Wilken maintained stroll fee. Wilken doesn’t flip 23 till June of 2025, however he may flip right into a power-only third baseman. There may be nonetheless some intrigue right here, however Wilken must show it.
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11) Blake Burke – 1B, 21 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (A+):.250/.333/.250/0 HR/0 SB/ 22.2K%/ 11.1BB%
The Tennessee first baseman was taken thirty fourth general within the 2024 MLB Draft and boasts large energy. With a .379 common and 20 residence runs in his last season at Tennessee, Burke is an old-style first baseman. The stroll and strikeout charges are a bit low as he’s an aggressive hitter. The ability potential is there for 25+ per season. The hit device and persistence are going to be what sort of potential participant Burke turns into. Burke must be on each high 10 1B prospect checklist and near breaking high 100 lists. A little bit of a Cody Bellinger sort of swing, Burke has an athletic have a look at the plate. Burke could possibly be a possible late-season MLB debut in 2025 and is a enjoyable prospect to look at.
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12) Eric Bitonti – 3B, 19 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (ROK/A):.282/.402/.544/16 HR/12 SB/ 27.9K%/ 16.5BB%
A third spherical decide in 2023, Bitonti had a tough skilled debut in 12 ACL video games. A .179 common with 15 strikeouts in 12 video games isn’t a super begin. The plus facet is that Bitonti was 17 years outdated when drafted, which makes any skilled stage a troublesome ask. Bitonti reported again to the ACL in 2024 with a .320/.451/.580 slash line, 8 residence runs and 9 stolen bases. The strikeout whole remains to be one thing to keep watch over with 61 in 181 at-bats, however Bitonti has nice upside. A late season promotion to Low-A was not as profitable however it was solely 28 video games. He hit .221 with 39 strikeouts, however he did tally 8 residence runs. Bitonti has some buzz and with extra consistency, he may breach high 100 lists.
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13) Bryce Meccage – SP, 18 YO
2024 MiLB Stats(N/A): N/A
Drafted 57th general in 2024, Milwaukee has completed an incredible job growing pitchers. Meccage is seeking to be the subsequent in line to achieve frontline potential. The physique is there at 6’4 and 210 kilos, which results in good velocity on the fastball. Meccage has a stable 4 pitch combine however might want to refine his secondary providing and command. An uptick in velocity on the fastball would assist Meccage attain a mid-rotation pitcher. Making his skilled debut in 2025, Meccage ought to see most of his motion at Low-A. Loads of time to develop, Meccage might be 19 for all of 2025.
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14) Jorge Quintana – SS, 17 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (DSL):.250/.361/.380/2 HR/22 SB/ 21.4K%/ 13.9BB%
One of many high worldwide signings in 2024, Quintana put collectively a stable DSL. A .250/.361/.380 slash with two residence runs and 22 stolen bases, Quintana displayed the instruments. 6’2 and 180 kilos, Quintana ought to see the house run whole stay round 20. The 21.4 p.c strikeout fee within the DSL is a bit greater than desired, however Quintana was simply 17 years outdated. If the strikeout fee doesn’t get out of hand, Quintana could possibly be a stable hitter with 20-20 potential.
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15) Luis Lara – OF, 20 YO
2024 MiLB Stats (A+):.245/.332/.347/4 HR/45 SB/ 15.7K%/ 8.4BB%
A productive DSL season in 2022, adopted by a stellar sophomore between Low-A and Excessive-A in 2023. Lara is small at 5’7 and 155 kilos so energy is out of the query. A top-of-the-order hitter, Lara places the bat on the ball and has elite velocity. Lara simply turned 20 and spent all of his 2024 season at Excessive-A. A little bit of a down 12 months, Lara hit simply .245, however swiped 45 baggage and hit 4 residence runs. An aggressive bat, Lara solely struck out 15.7 p.c of the time. Lara has an opportunity to place collectively elite stolen base totals if he can proceed strolling at an honest clip. Much less hype after 2024, Lara remains to be a stable prospect for Milwaukee.
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The Subsequent 5
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Though these prospects don’t crack the highest 15, dynasty managers ought to preserve their eye on these 5 gamers.
Juan Baez – 18 YO – One of many promising younger worldwide abilities for the Brewers, Baez is trending towards a top-of-the-lineup hitter with good velocity and a low strikeout whole.
Bishop Letson – 20 YO – An Eleventh-round decide in 2024, Letson put up a 3.13 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 63.1 innings in Low-A.
Josh Knoth – 19 YO – Drafted thirty third general in 2023, Knoth struggled to command his pitches in his first full season with 40 walks in 84.1 innings.
Caleb Durbin – 24 YO – Traded for Devin Williams, Durbin ought to get a shot to interrupt camp with Milwaukee. Pace and common might be what carries worth for Durbin.
Luke Adams – 20 YO – Adams pairs BB:Ok ratio with respectable velocity and energy, however the hit device is behind as he hit .233 at Low-A and .227 at Excessive-A.
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