Favorite Brewers Bracket (2010-2019): Final Four

The real Final Four set a high standard for wild action, but you can match it in the Favorite Brewers Bracket version of events. It's all big boys at this point, though one upset sent small shockwaves through the fanbase. It would be heartbreak for any of the last four Brewers to be knocked out now, and it all comes down to your votes.

YOUNT REGION CHAMP vs. COOPER REGION CHAMP
#2 Carlos Gómez vs. #1 Prince Fielder

The energetic center fielder came out hot against top-seeded Ryan Braun in the Elite Eight, and Gómez went the distance for a 57-43 percent victory. It would be fascinating to hear the reasoning behind the votes Gómez received over Braun. Was it Gómez's electric and fun style? Did Braun's PED use and suspension play a significant role? That's the beauty of focusing on who is the "favorite" player versus the "best."

Meanwhile, Fielder continued to bully his opponents, this time closer Josh Hader. The hefty lefty slugger took 87 percent of the vote as he bombed away from start to finish. Though some might have had animosity toward Fielder for leaving Milwaukee via free agency, time heals all wounds, and fans are clearly focusing on the memorable seasons he delivered before departing.

As for this Final Four contest, Gómez proved he could knock off anybody in the bracket. He trashed the committee's best-laid plans to feature Braun versus Fielder, and now he seeks an upset win to fly into the championship. It would be difficult to see Gómez having enough in the tank to take down another of the franchise's best players, but that is why they play the games.

MOLITOR REGION CHAMP vs. SHEETS REGION CHAMP
#1 Christian Yelich vs. #1 Corbin Burnes

Yelich saw a sizable drop in his usual vote total, but he still coasted to the Final Four with a 76-24 percent win over third-seeded Jonathan Lucroy. Despite Lucroy's underdog victory over Yovani Gallardo in the previous round, Yelich had too much support to earn an Elite Eight win. Despite plenty of criticism over the past few seasons, Yelich stands two steps shy of the favorite Brewer crown in the 2010-2019 era.

Burnes went toe-to-toe with co-ace Brandon Woodruff in the Elite Eight, and he came away with a slight edge over his teammate. These two were neck-and-neck throughout the contest, but Burnes had a little extra in the tank to sneak away with bragging rights (53-47 percent). If Woodruff signs an extension and Burnes is gone in free agency or a trade, the 2020-2029 favorite Brewers Bracket might see the results switched.

But this tournament's results pit Yelich against Burnes in the Final Four. If you had 2018 MVP Yelich squaring off against 2021 Cy Young Burnes, it would be an epic on-field battle and extremely fun to watch. In the bracket, it remains an intriguing matchup of pitcher versus hitter for a trip to the championship. Which version of Yelich will fans vote based on? How deep does the fandom run for Burnes with the future uncertainty? It's not Mike Trout against Shohei Ohtani, but it's pretty good.

 

There you have it! The Final Four of the Favorite Brewers Bracket (2010-2019). Keep on voting (LINK BELOW), spread the word, and share your thoughts on the players and matchups in the comments. While you watch the culmination of an NCAA festival that busted your bracket, you can be comforted knowing you have some control over this tournament's results.