Sat. 5/23: Warbirds Over .500 Entering the Night!

[Jim Goulart]

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[homer]

Ebel is gonna mess around and get his OPS over 800 today.

[sveumrules]

1 hour ago, homer said:

Ebel is gonna mess around and get his OPS over 800 today.

Got that wRC+ up to 109 now. More BB/HBP (36) than K (35). Seventeen swipes with zero caught stealing. Fun stuff for sure.

0403 thru 0418 (58 PA)
091/293/091 (32 wRC+)

0419 thru 0509 (73 PA)
254/384/339 (103 wRC+)

0510 thru 0522 (53 PA)
372/491/674 (202 wRC+)

[sveumrules]

Nothing specific to tonight's games necessarily, but was scrolling some leaderboards and just wanted to post up some recent numbers from a trio of upper level backstops who do a good job exemplifying the depth-centric approach of the organization.

2025-26 Ramon Rodriguez (183 PA in AA/AAA)
331/429/437 (147 wRC+)
10.4 BB% | 11.5 K%

2025-26 Matthew Wood (368 PA in AA)
252/380/433 (133 wRC+)
15.5 BB% | 12.2 K%

2024-26 Darrien Miller (828 PA in AA)
213/399/345 (128 wRC+)
17.1 BB% | 22.6 K%

Now none of these three has had much success controlling the running game at 22.1 CS% (Wood), 19.0 CS% (Rodriguez), and 17.1 CS% (Miller) over the stated time frames, but to get that kind of offensive production from a trio of guys whose realistic ceiling is probably third catcher is a pretty nice boost at a spot where any kind of offense is generally seen as a bonus. 

[Tedaldtada]

Matt Wood’s line is ridiculous this year. 

[MudcatsfaninBrunsCO]

#GoWarbirds!

[Ro Mueller]

The ACL Brewers’ 7-inning home game against the ACL Padres is underway, with rehabbing Luis Pena playing shortstop.

He singled in the 1st inning, stole second base, but was caught stealing third.

[biedergb]

3 hours ago, sveumrules said:

2025-26 Matthew Wood (368 PA in AA)
252/380/433 (133 wRC+)
15.5 BB% | 12.2 K%

I have loved Woods game the past 2 season. I think he has more defense to him, and could be a “good offense for a catcher” type of 2nd/3rd C for a club. Miller is more offense, Rodriguez is definitely more defense first but may be tapping into his offense. But he is also 2+ years older than Miller/Wood duo.

[sveumrules]

4 minutes ago, biedergb said:

I have loved Woods game the past 2 season. I think he has more defense to him, and could be a “good offense for a catcher” type of 2nd/3rd C for a club. Miller is more offense, Rodriguez is definitely more defense first but may be tapping into his offense. But he is also 2+ years older than Miller/Wood duo.

Yeah, if I had to bet on one of them catching 50 games in an MLB season I’d probably go with Wood (most well rounded) Rodriguez (already in AAA and has raked last two years albeit in a small sample) then Miller (worst defender but power explosion this year at least raises an eyebrow)

[Ro Mueller]

19-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies (7.62 ERA, 1.69 WHIP. 8.6 K/9 in 28.1 IP) makes his first start in 2 weeks, as the High-A Timber Rattlers seek a 3-2 series lead at Great Lakes. LF Josh Adamczewski (1.023) and DH Andrew Fischer (.973) are 4th and 7th in OPS in the 12-team Midwest League. 

[Ro Mueller]

RHP Tyson Hardin makes his 2nd AAA start (7 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 6 Ks last week) as Nashville seeks to clinch a 4-1 series win at Durham. OF/INF Greg Jones (.822 OPS in 81 PAs) makes his 2nd defensive infield appearance of 2026. 

[Ro Mueller]

RHP Jacob Morrison (0.96 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 9.1 IP) makes his first start since exiting a game early 9 days ago, leading a Low-A Wilson squad which can clinch a 4-1 home series win over Delmarva. DH Pedro Ibarguen has a 6-game hitting streak and 15-game on-base streak.

[Ro Mueller]

Birmingham and AA Biloxi have resumed their suspended Thursday evening contest, with LHP Anthony Flores entering to pitch with 1 out and the Shuckers trailing 6-4 in the top of the 11th inning.

[Ro Mueller]

Down to their final out, Jheremy Vargas, Dylan O’Rae and Jesus Made hit consecutive singles to knock in 3 runs off of solid Barons’ reliever Phil Fox for a walk-off 7-6 victory!

Biloxi leads the series 3 games to 0, with a 4th game to follow shortly.

[Mickster9]

Why hasn't Tayden Hall been playing for the T-Rats lately?

[Ro Mueller]

Fresh off a walk-off victory, AA Shuckers can clinch a 4-0 home series win over Birmingham behind RHP Jaron DeBerry (6.29 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 34.1 IP). RF Damon Keith (.898 OPS in 129 PAs) enters for lineup for this 9-inning affair. 

[wibadgers23]

I believe Made now leads the Southern League in RBI’s or is at lest very close. 

[Joseph Zarr]

I can not believe how clutch Made is at just turned 19 yo. Unreal talent.

[Joseph Zarr]

This just in: Tyson Hardin is an absolute Hoss.

[markedman5]

 

[Ro Mueller]

I swear the ball just comes off of Andrew Fischer’s bat differently. RBI double here. T-Rats lead 4-1 early. 

[Joseph Zarr]

I'm going to say it again like the corny middle aged Dad I am:

What a Time to be a Brewers fan!

[Joseph Zarr]

55 minutes ago, Mickster9 said:

Why hasn't Tayden Hall been playing for the T-Rats lately?

He's 2-for-2 tonight.🤷‍♂️

[Joseph Zarr]

Nice bounce back outing for Dorchies. You love to see it.

[Joseph Zarr]

I think I am ready to see RHP Jaron DeBerry try Triple-A. He absolutely has the stuff.

Given the trend of Brewers and young pitching...why not?!?😅 We know the ERA is meaningless.

The man can absolutely sling the white rat.