The Milwaukee Brewers continue to cultivate a strong farm system, with several prospects making waves and earning recognition for their performances. Here's a look at the latest news and updates from the Brewers' minor league affiliates:
Top Prospects Update
Several Brewers prospects have seen their stock rise recently. Jacob Misiorowski, a highly touted right-handed pitcher, has vaulted up the MLB Pipeline rankings to No. 21 overall after a strong start to his major league career. In just three starts, Misiorowski is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 16 innings, holding opponents to a .061 batting average. His fastball can reach triple digits, sitting comfortably at 97-99 mph with impressive rise and run.
Luis Pena has also experienced a significant jump in the rankings, moving from No. 95 to No. 39 on the Top 100 list. The 18-year-old infielder is hitting .311 with a .382 on-base percentage, six home runs, 41 RBIs, and 35 stolen bases for Single-A Carolina. Recent reports indicate that Pena was hit by a pitch on Wednesday, but initial X-rays revealed only a contusion, with no fracture.
Jesus Made, another top prospect, is showcasing his potential in his stateside debut with Low-A Carolina Mudcats. The 17-year-old is hitting .329/.420/.529 with three home runs and eight stolen bases, solidifying his status as a rising star in the organization.
Other highly-ranked prospects within the Brewers' system include Cooper Pratt, Jeferson Quero, and Logan Henderson.
Players of the Month
The Brewers have announced their Minor League Players and Pitchers of the Month for June. Luke Adams was named Minor League Player of the Month. The No. 8 prospect batted .300 with 5 home runs and 13 RBI for Double-A Biloxi. Adams also had a .462 on-base percentage. Coleman Crow was named Minor League Pitcher of the Month. Before being promoted to Triple-A Nashville, Crow went 3-0 with a 1.06 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 3 starts for Biloxi.
In the Complex League, Jonathan Rangel was named Player of the Month, batting .289 with 5 triples and 13 RBI for the Rookie DSL Brewers Gold. Griffin Tobias was named Pitcher of the Month, posting a 2.96 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 5 appearances for the Rookie ACL Brewers.
For the month of May, Brock Wilken was named Minor League Player of the Month, and Jacob Misiorowski was named Minor League Pitcher of the Month. In the Complex League, Juan Ortuño was named Player of the Month, and Jayden Dubanewicz was named Pitcher of the Month.
In April, Marco Dinges was named Minor League Player of the Month. Dinges posted a .400/.523/.620 slash line with 6 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, and 17 RBI for Class-A Carolina. Tyson Hardin was named Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April. Hardin went 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 4 starts for Class-A Wisconsin. Mike Boeve was also named Minor League Player of the Month for April.
Other Notable Performances
Several other prospects have been showcasing their talents throughout the Brewers' minor league system. In Low-A Carolina, Luis Pena is hitting .333 with a .900 OPS, Filippo Di Turi is batting .263 with an .848 OPS, and Josh Adamczewski is hitting .346 with a .986 OPS. Braylon Payne, last year's first-round draft pick, is hitting .273 with two home runs, 13 stolen bases, and an .823 OPS.
Bishop Letson is another pitching prospect who has been impressive, posting a sub-2.00 ERA with strong strikeout and walk rates for High-A Wisconsin. Bryce Meccage, a young arm drafted last year, has a 2.45 ERA in his first eight starts for the Carolina Mudcats.
