Could the Brewers Land Two Left-Handed Versions of Jacob Misiorowski in 2025 MLB Draft?

[Harold Hutchison]

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What might be better than one Jacob Misiorowski? How about two left-handed versions of Milwaukee’s awesome Miz? That could happen in the 2025 MLB Draft. How might they pull it off, and who should they grab later? Let’s go through the first three rounds and see who the Brewers could pick up.

First Round – Pick Number 20 Overall

LHP Kurz Schoolcraft

Schoolcraft comes in at #26 overall on the Brewer Fanatic draft board, but while he might be a slight reach in one sense, he’d be an easy call to make as well. While he has excellent velocity (97 mph fastball) and an above-average slider, he also flashes a solid changeup as pitch number three. The big thing is that he has a smooth delivery and pretty good control, even if his fastball is a few ticks slower than Misiorowski’s. Schoolcraft also is pretty solid at the plate, and could be an intriguing option as a two-way player (think a much better version of the revolutionary Jake Bauers) if the Crew can pry him away from a commitment to Tennessee, but that is probably a minor detail.

Compensation for SS Willy Adames – Pick Number 32 Overall

LHP Jack Bauer

Bauer’s fastball has hit 103 miles per hour, putting it in the same arena as Misiorowski’s, maybe even a little faster. The issue here, as it was with Misiorowski, is control, but Bauer also adds a slider and changeup to the mix, both of which are a bit slower than the fastball. Worst case, maybe Bauer becomes another Josh Hader (a lights-out closer). Would it be risky to go for two left-handed prep arms so high? Yes, but the Brewers did teach Misiorowski (and Logan Henderson) how to control their arsenals to a degree, and that could be a good enough selling point to get him to turn away from Mississippi State and sign with the Brewers.

Second Round – Pick Number 59 Overall

3B Brady Ebel

Ebel is a high baseball-IQ player who has an excellent hit tool and a good arm, with a chance at some above-average pop in his bat. His defensive skill set points to third base, but he might also be an option in the corner outfield spots, given his 60-grade arm, per MLB Pipeline. As a left-handed hitter, he could do well at American Family Field.

Competitive Balance B Round – Pick Number 68 Overall

OF Alec Blair

Blair could be a steal, but it might require the Brewers to either reach a little and draft him higher than some teams might, or go for bargains later in the draft to sweeten the signing bonus. He’s a two-sport recruit for Oklahoma (he also plays basketball), but on the baseball front, he could be a plus defender with excellent offense. That said, he could easily vault ahead of Luis Lara and Braylon Payne as a center field prospect, and offer a much more dynamic bat.

Third Round – Pick Number 94 Overall

SS Colin Yeaman

Yeaman’s a middle infielder with an excellent hit tool, as well as some power that could sneak up. He’s a pure hitter with some pop, and could be the type of player to provide a decent option when the Brewers want to rest players at second base, third base, or shortstop. As a college bat, Yeaman could move up the ladder quickly, providing a solid bench bat for the Crew relatively quickly.

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Which players do you want the Brewers to pick in the 2025 MLB draft? Let us know in the comments below!

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[CheeseheadInQC]

Interesting Misiorowski comps being put on prep arms now. I think I saw one on Miguel Sime as well. I am skeptical, but if the Brewers think they can harness some of the stuff, they certainly don’t shy away from prep pitching.

[sveumrules]

No.

There is no next Misiorowski just like there was no next Hader.

Both are singular talents.

[James Zumstein]

The beauty of the MLB draft, as opposed to other sports drafts, is that, like the game of baseball itself, you have to take many things into consideration all at once.  You not only have to consider the talent of the player, but also the cost that it will take to sign the player in relation to the slot value of the pick.  With all due respect, you did not do this in your choices.  You've selected four high school players, many of whom it is well know will be difficult to sign even at slot value.  This is not how the Brewers operate, and it will not happen.

As for the two players you say are Misiorowski clones, I again disagree.  Bauer has some similarities in frame, arm speed, and below average control at this point, but he doesn't have any plus secondary pitches, while Miz has multiple.  In Schoolcraft, his fastball is dead-straight and lacks life, something you cannot say about Miz's number one.  If there was a left-handed clone of Misiorowski in this draft, you'd be sure that such a player would have been identified and be a consensus top-3 pick and would not be available for us to draft at 20, let alone drafting two at 20 and 32.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Once again, we can't just discuss the players on their own merits. Harold gets enamored with a few players, and immediately says they're the blonde, left handed, size 13 shoe size version of (insert player name here) "compared to former or current player". 

Is this site just satire now?

[biedergb]

2 hours ago, Harold Hutchison said:

Competitive Balance B Round – Pick Number 68 Overall

This is the compensation for not signing Levonas, correct. We traded out Competitive Balance pick (#33).

Either way any of these guys could help. We will add about 3-5 names that we will add to the prospect list now, and possibly another 3-8 more guys who will possibly thrust themselves into the prospect discussion over the next few years.

[BrewerFan]

1 hour ago, sveumrules said:

No.

There is no next Misiorowski just like there was no next Hader.

Both are singular talents.

I count... at least "next Josh Haders," now! 

And that started while we still had Josh Hader.