Brewers Minor League Hitter of the Month: August 2024

[Michael Trzinski]

In the first four months of the minor-league season, 23 different players have been named among the top hitters in the Brewers minor league system on Brewer Fanatic as Minor League Hitters of the Month. That speaks volumes about the depth of the organization, which started the season at #3 according to mlb.com. Due to promotions, trades, and injuries, the system has dropped to #17, as updated in mid-August, but still has a handful of top prospects.

The six-player list for August Hitter of the Month includes four players that are making their debut on this prestigious monthly listing this year, while the other two players have been honored before, including our winner, who earned his second Hitter of the Month award for this season.

Honorable Mentions
Eric Bitonti (Carolina Mudcats)
PA 98, .207/.286/.494, H 18, 2B 4, HR 7, R 14, RBI 21, BB 9, K 29, HBP 1

You may find it hard to believe that a player who batted .207 for the month was among the top MILB hitters in the Milwaukee organization, but Bitonti’s counting stats were among the best in the Brewers system. His numbers included 11 extra base hits, seven home runs, and 21 RBIs, which all ranked first in the organization for the month of August.

Bitonti, ranked the 13^th best prospect in the chain, is a Cal Ripken-type infielder at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds. The lefty swinger, who has played mostly at the corner infield spots this season, could compete for the hot corner position in Milwaukee as early as 2026.

Jorge Quintana (DSL 2)
PA 60, .327/.450/.490, H 16, 2B 6, 3B 1, R 9, RBI 7, BB 10, K 11, HBP 1, SB 6

Quintana, an international signee by the Brewers in January for $1.7 million, is a lanky (6-foot-2, 183 pound) switch-hitting shortstop with 50 grades across the board. At age 17, he has time to improve, with an ETA in Milwaukee in 2029.

Frandy Lafond (DSL 2)
PA 51, .317/.451/.537, H 13, 2B 4, 3B 1, HR 1, R 11, RBI 8, BB 5, K 12, HBP 5, SB 5

Outfielder Lafond has played all three garden spots, but mostly center field and right field. The 6-foot-1, 180 pound righty hitter and fielder had a great August for ‘Cerveceros Dos.’

Frandy has three home runs and 15 stolen bases on the year, which both rank third on the team. He is only 17 and hopes to see Brew Town in 2028 or 2029. Watch some video of Lafond here.  

Moises Polanco (DSL 2)
PA 50, .368/.520/.474, H 14, 2B 4, R 11, RBI 6, BB 10, K 6, HBP 2, SB 9

Polanco (5-foot-10, 150-pounds) has split time between 2B and SS this year but has committed 11 errors in 146 chances for a fielding percentage of .925, which needs improvement. The part of the righty-hitting Polanco’s game that does not need improvement is his base stealing ability. So far this season, Polanco has pilfered 23 bases in 28 attempts.

Francisco Mejía (Nashville Sounds)
PA 68, .365/.412/.619, H 23, 2B 4, HR 4, R 9, RBI 8, BB 5, K 14

Mejia is not a prospect at age 28 but offers the Brewers organizational depth at catcher and would be a top-rate emergency call-up to Milwaukee if needed, as the switch-hitter has over 1,000 major league at-bats with three big league teams. Signed as free agent in January, he does not have a great arm (17% CS this year) but shows some pop with nine homers in 299 at-bats at Nashville.

August Player of the Month
Mike Boeve (Biloxi Shuckers)
PA 53, .400/.491/.667, H 18, 2B 3, HR 3, R 10, RBI 8, BB 7, K 8, HBP 1, SB 1

Boeve (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) is the #11 prospect for the Brewers and is having an outstanding season between Single-A Wisconsin and Double-A Biloxi. The southpaw’s slash line of .338/.415/.471 is one of the best in the Brewers farm system. He is a contact hitter who could hit 15 homers in the bigs. Boeve has played mostly at the infield corners this year.

Boeve was placed on the injured list on August 20, so his month was even more impressive since he missed 10 days of action. 

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