Brewers Minor League Link Report (6/28): Logan Henderson is Carving Up Double-A Batters

Where is this leading? I get the sense we'll be enjoying many "Logan's runs", as in Logan Henderson runs, in future years. Runs of dominance, runs of changeups dancing within a power arsenal, runs of nodding approval from Brewer fans. Was that all a stretch? Of course, but over 23 years of Link Reporting, sometimes it's necessary to "change up" the intro (you see what I did there). Hope you all tolerated that diversion.

Despite the rain in Appleton, it was a night of victories on the farm, where yeah, one of the DSL teams had to lose in their sibling rematch, but all the other affiliates waved the "W" flag.

Let's start our journey. If you're already over 30 years old, you can exhale, you made it this far.

Transactions:

• RHP Joel Kuhnel outrighted to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers (we await official word if Kuhnel accepted the assignment or elected free agency)
• INF/OF Angel Pereira activated from ACL Brewers’ 7-day injured list

Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes (unavailable for this date)
Final: Nashville 6, Jacksonville (Marlins) 2
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine:

Capra's Four-Hit Night Helps Sounds Even Series in Jacksonville - Bullpen combines to shutdown Jumbo Shrimp over final five innings in 6-2 win

While many of the Brewers transaction hawks have shown concerns about 40-man roster maneuvering (especially as players on the 60-man roster come off that list or are scheduled to soon), a reminder that 27-year-old (28 next week) utility infielder Vinny Capra has maintained his 40-man status all season. Capra is in his last option year, which means that even if the big-league infield stays extremely healthy and Capra is not needed in Milwaukee in 2024, it's unlikely the Brewers would carry Capra all offseason. Surely Manager Rick Sweet has been very happy to have the versatile Capra available. One heck of a game Friday evening for Vinny, sadly we don't have video out of Jacksonville.

Speaking of the 40-man roster, yes, outfielder Chris Roller (.559 OPS) is still on it.

We probably have seen the last of Garrett Mitchell's rehab stint, he was idle here and we'll soon learn the mystery transaction that will make room for Mitchell in Milwaukee.

Fifty-eight games and 250 plate appearances into his 2024 season, Brewer Hicklen's OPS remains sky-high at .946. Yes, AAA offensive numbers are spiked, but this isn't Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, etc.

The one earned run allowed in four innings for Aaron Ashby is inconsequential. The five walks and wild pitch are consequential.

Joey Wiemer is kind of a mess these days. Which stinks given he'd be a heck of a trade chip if producing.

Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Biloxi 7, Pensacola (Marlins) 2
Box Score and Game Log

Henderson Makes History in Dominant Start, Shuckers Down Pensacola, 7-2 - Miller hits first home run of the year, Shuckers clinch at least a split in series

Guess that's why MiLB calls it "Pipeline", but this Shuckers' pitching staff is overflowing with promise - JUCO picks Henderson and Jacob Misiorowski, $10,000 signing Craig Yoho, NDFA Shane Smith, and there's more mound talent up and down the roster list. Sure, we have to temper enthusiasm because this is the Southern League after all, but how is the Milwaukee organization not the envy of the majority of other clubs right now? This makes for Link Report heaven.

Have you been keeping up with Javik Blake's Biloxi pre-game interviews we link to regularly on our forum? We look forward to Javik snagging the 22-year-old Henderson for a chat soon.

Trivia - current Nashville starter Chad Patrick was taken in the 4th round of the 2021 draft nine spots before Henderson.

Mike Boeve last played on Thursday the 20th.

To think just a few days ago, Zavier Warren was placed on the Development List, but with a renewed opportunity, he now has 11 RBI within his six-game RBI streak.

Darrien Miller had 19 home runs in 178 games with the High-A Timber Rattlers, so the fact this was his first in 49 AA contests is a bit of a surprise.

Always seems whenever the Brewers and Marlins face off, they do in tandem at both the AAA and AA levels.

Postponed: South Bend (Cubs) at Wisconsin

Friday’s Game Between Wisconsin and South Bend Rained Out - Doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at Neuroscience Group Field

The pre-game media notes can be found here, much will carry over to Saturday.

Final: Carolina 5, Lynchburg (Guardians) 2
Box Score and Game Log

Mudcats Rally Past Lynchburg

Are we sure Josh Knoth is his listed 6'1"? Catcher Blayberg Diaz is listed at 5'11".

Regardless, Knoth is Steady Freddy, and it's nearly all good (game logs), especially as we remind you that the 33rd overall pick in last year's draft, is still 18 years old (we have August 10th circled on our calendar). But you know what the game logs tell us? Knoth has never gone an outing without walking at least one batter, and he has handed out at least two free passes in 11 of his 13 starts. Thirty walks in 50.2 innings to date. Work to be done.

Spiked leg, schmiked leg, great to see Cooper Pratt back in the lineup after a very brief time away. Kid has future fan favorite written all over him:

Final: ACL Brewers 5, ACL Giants 4, seven innings as scheduled
Box Score and Game Log

We have a walk-off!

Down 4-2 heading to their final set of AB's, and not having scored since the first inning, the A-Crew took advantage of two walks to open the frame. 

*By the way, we're finding that the MiLB Gameday logs for these rookie level games have been a bit wonky as of late. Invisible in-game updates, and in this case, the final inning game log is a bit tricky to follow.

But it looks like Maryvale's speed on the basepaths, a big Guardians error, and a wild pitch to clear the bases (with two outs), allowed the good guys to tie the game. 19-year-old RF Ramon Moreno then tripled (.783 OPS, but 24 K's in 58 AB's), before 2023 15th round high school pick Josh Adamczewski earned the Gatorade bath in the 109-degree conditions with a ground ball single pulled to right to end it.

Rehabbing former big-league RHP Easton McGee allowed a line drive single to open the game, but quickly ended his 2nd rehab stint with a GIDP and a K.

Final: DSL Brewers #1 Squad 7, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 1, seven innings as scheduled
Box Score and Game Log

Behold Team Uno shortstop Luis Pena's MiLB Player Page, because it is beyond glorious. Let's just dub him "Video Game", because the numbers are ridiculous.

Speaking of nicknames, 17-year-old Lukas Gozalez out of Panama has been a "Wizard" thus far, just one run allowed over four appearances and 9.1 innings despite a 1.75 WHIP.

Checking in on the $1.7 million top bonus baby of the 2024 international class, Jorge Quintana has split time between short and third base (15 games in the field overall, two errors at SS). Through 77 plate appearances, a .262/.364/.415 line, and 3-for-6 on the basepaths. A 23.4 K% for the 6'2" Venezuelan switch-hitter.

It's a Crazy-8 pack of games on Saturday due to the Wisconsin doubleheader. I better rest up. Enjoy your day, everyone!

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