2025 MLB Draft

[brewmann04]

Draft as much Pitching as you can 

[jay87shot]

18 hours ago, brewmann04 said:

Draft as much Pitching as you can 

I would love to take a high quality arm early but like the way we have done it recently. Draft a upside HS arm or 2 early. Get college arms day 2 and plenty of HS arms day 3. 

However this year it feels like we could use more bats. I think we only drafted like 4 bats last year and if you look at the lower levels there are plenty of sub. .200 hitters that we should get some bats to challenge. I would go after a couple college OF and look for some HS bats on day 3 as well. I would still get 10 or more pitchers but I would be more like 12-14 pitchers an 7-9 bats. But really draft the best talent and just figure it out as they develop.

[snoogans8056]

3 hours ago, jay87shot said:

However this year it feels like we could use more bats. I think we only drafted like 4 bats last year and if you look at the lower levels there are plenty of sub. .200 hitters that we should get some bats to challenge.

I agree with more bats this year (we took 17 pitchers last year!?!?), but our .200 hitters in A and A+ aren’t the same as everyone else’s. Outside of Walling and Walter, I’m pretty sure they are all teenagers. We have guys playing above their level and out of position just to get ABs pretty much across the board at the lower levels. An army of potential utility guys. That’s our roster filler. That’s kind of the strength of our system.

Those college bats taken in rounds 5-20 are basically just roster filler taking ABs away without near the ceiling of the guys we have already. They’d all be putting up .200s in A ball at 19 too. We are at the point where a lot of kids are going to repeat A and A+ until they become college pick age.

Coincidently, Carolina might not have much room next year for starting pitching due to all the high school arms taken last year (and returning TJ guys like Knoth, Broughton, and Robinson).

Wouldn't be surprised if we went heavy on bats early, then college bullpen arms, then assorted high school projects late.

[brewmann04]

Aim for Starters in pitching and if they turn to be relievers so be it 

[James Zumstein]

On 6/10/2025 at 8:36 AM, Austin Tatious said:

Our drafting and foreign signings have been so good lately (knock on wood) that any type of picks at the top wouldn’t surprise me.  I don’t think anyone had Payne pegged last year.  If I had an inclination, it would be to grab one of the college corner outfielders with an advanced bat in the first and then come back with an electric arm or two in the Mis, Meccage type mode.  We’ve got some electric talent at the lower levels already but maybe the one thing I wouldn’t mind getting is an advanced corner OF with extra base pop but a good hit tool.  The kid from Wake seems to fit.  The kid from Texas A and M is highly regarded but he seems to have holes in his swing at 6’6.  But you could get an Aaron Judge type, you never know.  I’d love to see a consistent middle of the order OF who isn’t far away.  

As of now, I also would lean towards Ethan Conrad from Wake Forest as my pick at #20.  Over the next few picks, I would love to get RHP Angel Cervantes or LHP Johnny Slawinski from the HS ranks, and any of RHP Anthony Eyanson, RHP Patrick Forbes, or LHP Zach Root as college arms. Although trying to guess what the Brewers will actually do is something I have proven to be horrible at in the past, and expect more of the same this year 🙂.

[ghostdrew]

3 hours ago, James Zumstein said:

As of now, I also would lean towards Ethan Conrad from Wake Forest as my pick at #20.  Over the next few picks, I would love to get RHP Angel Cervantes or LHP Johnny Slawinski from the HS ranks, and any of RHP Anthony Eyanson, RHP Patrick Forbes, or LHP Zach Root as college arms. Although trying to guess what the Brewers will actually do is something I have proven to be horrible at in the past, and expect more of the same this year 🙂.

Conrad has been hurt most of the year rather have Dickerson from Indiana just an overall better player 

[Brewer77]

On 6/10/2025 at 12:40 PM, brewmann04 said:

Draft as much Pitching as you can 

This organization needs hitting more than anything. They have repeatedly shown they can acquire pitching at low costs and turn them into quality innings. On the other hand, the offensive output has been more of a weakness than a strength for many years

I have no problem stacking cheap college arms in the back half of the first 10 rounds and high school arms in the back half of the last 10 rounds, but I really hope they’re prioritizing bats in the early rounds

[James Zumstein]

16 hours ago, ghostdrew said:

Conrad has been hurt most of the year rather have Dickerson from Indiana just an overall better player 

Yes, Conrad did injure his shoulder in the outfield, but it's not supposed to be anything serious, from what I've read.  I would also be excited to get Dickerson. He has a very well-rounded skill set that fits the Brewers mold nicely.  But choosing between the two, I'd still lean Conrad, although Dickerson could still provide great talent and value at #32.

[ghostdrew]

1 hour ago, James Zumstein said:

Yes, Conrad did injure his shoulder in the outfield, but it's not supposed to be anything serious, from what I've read.  I would also be excited to get Dickerson. He has a very well-rounded skill set that fits the Brewers mold nicely.  But choosing between the two, I'd still lean Conrad, although Dickerson could still provide great talent and value at #32.

Yeah both would be great  ill be happy if either one is our pick 2young of to go with all our other talented players damn 😅

[LouisEly]

I don't know about LaViolette, I can't really see the Brewers being super high on a guy with a 25% K rate in college.  What I'm reading is that he has some in-zone swing and miss, even on fastballs.

I like Conrad, and perhaps the shoulder injury could get him a little underslot.  All of those doubles and triples as a 19-year-old have the potential to turn into HRs as his power develops.

The guy who really screams "Brewers" to me is Slater de Brun.  Just turned 18 a week ago, plus speed and range in CF, excellent bat-to-ball and plate discipline, added some power this year.  Getting some Corbin Carroll comps.

I can easily see some combination of de Brun and Patrick Forbes at #20 and #32, likely Forbes at #20 and then buy de Brun down to #32, and then buy down one of Appenzeller or still-17-years-old Angel Cervantes to #59, possibly Dickerson.  I can see the Brewers really liking the high spin rates Cervantes has along with his interesting changeup, and Warren (CA) isn't a high income area so I doubt that Cervantes would turn down seven figures to go to UCLA. 

Alternately, I could see Conrad at #20, underslot Cervates at #32, and then Appenzeller or Jaden Fauske at #59.  I could easily see Cervantes being that underslot HS guy at #32 much like Knoth was.

[snoogans8056]

I’m all in on Conrad as a cheap injury guy with our first.

[Mr Southpaw]

If Luke Stevenson is there at #20, jump on him.  You can never have enough catchers, especially catchers that swing from the left side.

[Jake McKibbin]

Has anyone mentioned Daniel pierce much? Developing power, ridiculous bat to ball, plus defender, plus runner at shortstop?

 

Seems like a Brewers fit and just baseball 2.0 has him at #20 for the crew.

 

Now if you're looking to save money for later round the top two picks are the best way to do so, but Pierce seems like an up arrow player at this point by all accounts

[LouisEly]

4 hours ago, Jake McKibbin said:

Has anyone mentioned Daniel pierce much? Developing power, ridiculous bat to ball, plus defender, plus runner at shortstop?

Seems like a Brewers fit and just baseball 2.0 has him at #20 for the crew.

Now if you're looking to save money for later round the top two picks are the best way to do so, but Pierce seems like an up arrow player at this point by all accounts

MLB.com has him at #18.  I just think that the Brewers are so stacked at that position with 18-20 year olds (Made, Pena, Pratt, etc.) that I don't think that's the way they go.  They're very short on OF bats in the org, and you can always trade pitching for anything, so I think that OF and SP are where they likely go.

[nate82]

8 hours ago, Mr Southpaw said:

If Luke Stevenson is there at #20, jump on him.  You can never have enough catchers, especially catchers that swing from the left side.

Stevenson would have been a Melvin regime type of player.  His hit tool is lacking and he may K too much to get to his power.  Stevenson is going to have problems hitting off speed pitches.  He has a very big stride and tends to swing extremely hard.  So if you think you can fix that sure draft him but otherwise he maybe someone who just never develops.  Defensively scouts are split on him some say he is a catcher and others saying he is not.

Very comparable to Schwarber power wise but he is not the hitter Schwarber is or was coming out of college.  If he were a better hitter he would be a top 10 pick.

[Mr Southpaw]

Here is a scouting report: (MLB.com)

Stevenson could have signed for top-five-rounds money as a North Carolina high schooler in 2023. He opted instead to stay local and play for the Tar Heels, and now he enters 2025 as the best all-around catcher and top college sophomore in the Draft. He claimed North Carolina's starting job as a freshman, slammed 14 homers last spring and played with the U.S. collegiate national team during the summer.

A physical left-handed hitter, Stevenson has a propensity for hitting balls hard and launching them in the air. His power plays from left-center to the right-field foul pole and could translate into 25 homers per season. He has a reasonably disciplined approach but struggles to make contact against breaking balls and changeups.

While Stevenson is a well-below-average runner, he has significantly improved his conditioning since high school. He has really cleaned up his receiving and become a solid defender behind the plate. His arm stands out both for pure strength and the accuracy of his throws.

[Team Canada]

Can you include a source?

[jay87shot]

I don't really see a catcher early, With Contreras, Quero, and Dinges we are probably OK for a while. I like Corobo alot as well and Wood and Miller are nice depth pieces. I wouldn't be opposed to a catcher say after the 3rd. I like Taitn Gray a HS from Iowa.

Any thoughts on Gage Wood the 17 k no hit pitcher. He has a big fastball that could translate well and give him a higher floor. 

I like the potential of Marcus Phillips, another big fastball but at 6'6" 250 big he is built to be a workhorse. He doesn't turn 21 until the end of July. It sounds like his fastball is a bit straight but we can easily fix that and work our changeup magic. He is ranked in the 60's so could be a target maybe anywhere after 20. There are actually quite a few prep starters after 50 that I like.

 

 

[Mr Southpaw]

8 hours ago, Team Canada said:

Can you include a source?

MLB,com

[Mr Southpaw]

14 hours ago, nate82 said:

Stevenson would have been a Melvin regime type of player.  His hit tool is lacking and he may K too much to get to his power.  Stevenson is going to have problems hitting off speed pitches.  He has a very big stride and tends to swing extremely hard.  So if you think you can fix that sure draft him but otherwise he maybe someone who just never develops.  Defensively scouts are split on him some say he is a catcher and others saying he is not.

Very comparable to Schwarber power wise but he is not the hitter Schwarber is or was coming out of college.  If he were a better hitter he would be a top 10 pick.

On June 7 you said in a post in this thread that Luke Stevenson may be an option at 20? Have you read or seen something that would change your mind?

[nate82]

2 hours ago, Mr Southpaw said:

On June 7 you said in a post in this thread that Luke Stevenson may be an option at 20? Have you read or seen something that would change your mind?

My opinion is still the same he may be an option but he doesn’t fit the recent criteria that the Brewers have been looking at.  He has some serious power potential but with a huge hole in his swing when dealing with off speed pitches.  He will have to fix that to be successful.  If the Brewers think they can fix that then he is an option at 20.  His hit tool is what is holding him back specifically the issue with off speed pitches.  If he were better at that he goes in the top 10 maybe even in the top 5.  If he can’t fix that he has a top 10 pick power swing going in the later half of the first round because of his K issues.  If he can stay at catcher that is.  Kind of reminds me of a younger William Contreras behind the plate defensively before he came to the Brewers.  So maybe the Brewers staff can fix that.  Otherwise power wise he wouldn’t be bad at 1B or LF. 

[Brian]

CC Sabathia's kid at baseball MLB combine 21 years old makes CC look small and Harold Remolds said, "My God, what are you feeding this kid?"  No fat either. 6' 4" 250. 

[Jake McKibbin]

 

I'm by no means a draft guru, but I have been doing some research lately and have come up with some ideas:

The Brewers know that they can't afford big power bats on the open market with any regularity

They also know the value of such bats out of college, when paired with a passable hit tool, are at more of a premium

Finally, rafting multi-sport athletes allows them to take advantage of the increased all around athletic profile they possess while then, when taken out of high school, moulding that athleticism under their watchful eye more effectively.

They also like to save money with their top two picks as this is predominantly where you can save the most for later rounds, even given the 75% minimum slot value if players attended the MLB Draft combine.

They love loud tools they can mould and save money on and especially if they feel there's untapped power. As such, Josh Owens is really, really interesting to me as I mentioned on twitter (X).

He's receiving a lot of hype with surprising power production for his frame and compared to recent seasons as well as having that highly athletic mould the brewers just love. All that with what appears to be a really strong hit tool, comfortable spraying the ball to all fields and with good zone coverage and he might make a lot of sense for them, even as high as #20.

Current scouts are unsure, but estimate him anywhere between picks 25-50 depending how much teams like his profile

[jay87shot]

Here would be a great draft for me.

1st-20)P Kruz Schoolcraft.   I heard tons of stuff about a bunch of college arms with helium the Brewers could be interested in. However the 6'8" flame thrower has enough in common with Misiorowski that we would be a perfect fit.

Comp-32)P Jack Bauer.   Hey may as well pick 2 flame throwing HS picks. I feel like both of these guys are being majorly slept on. With thier raw stuff on how well our development of pitchers has been I am in love with this. Add in that we hopefully wouldn't have to go to far overslot (hopefully based on rankings).

2nd-59) 2B/3B Mitch Voit.   Super successful, 5 tool potential Midwest player. Add in that he is still 20 and from Wisconsin I am all for it.

Comp-68)P Nate Snead.    Used as a multi-inning reliever at Tennesse. Has a big fastball with a solid 5 pitch mix. He should be a guy to easily move to starting. He is ranked in the 140s, so since this is the Levonas pick there is a high rate to sign well underslot. Also another Wisconsin HS kid, double huge arm HS school pitchers and then double Wisconsin kids.

3rd-94)P Reid Worley.    HS pitcher that had big spin rates at the draft combine. Ranked in the 4-7 rounds so a potential high upside HS pitcher who could even save some money.

https://www.mlb.com/news/craziest-pitch-grip-reid-worley-mlb-draft

4th-OF Damian Bravo.  In 2024 lead the big 12 in hitting. Didn't hit as well but power and speed increased. Could be a 5 tool player if it all comes together.

5th-Aidan Teel.   Another successful OF from a big conference. Walked as much as he struck out. Not as loud tools but he and Bravo aren't to far off from some of the college OF ranked in the top 50. Another double up, this time on underrated OF that could move fast threw the system and probably save a little money as well.

6-10 college arms/bats. Save money in this portion of the draft. Usually we go mostly pitching but getting a couple bays might be helpful.

11-20 Draft a couple harder to sign/ better ranked HS players just in case one of the earlier HS pitchers don't sign. Otherwise just amass signable talent like they have done well with.

[Joseph Zarr]

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Charles Davalan, Arkansas OF - The undersized Canadian has supreme bat to ball skills, excellent plate discipline, and some sneaky pop in his bat. He absolutely screams Brewer to me and is one of my favorite player-org fits in this class.

Ethan Conrad, Wake Forest OF - A good blend of hit and power with projection, Conrad missed a significant amount of time this season but possesses excellent metrics and good athleticism. I’m not sure if he’d be a significant money saver, but I could see a world where it happens.

Daniel Dickinson, LSU INF - Dickinson would likely save the Brewers some cash at twenty and provides a good offensive floor with up the middle defensive value. They might even give him a shot at shortstop and see if it works out. He’s a bit down the board, but that’s nothing new for this organization.