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I am not among the highest on Sal Frelick, but I actually think his skill set pairs very well with a style of play that’s going to be coveted in MLB over the next decade. I am hopeful the recent rules changes increase the value and impact of players like Frelick. If he can get on base and cause havoc from there he will be an asset to the top of the Brewers lineup.

I’ve been intrigued by Abraham Toro for awhile, a switch hitter with a low strikeout rate that put up very impressive wRC+ numbers throughout his minor league career. For whatever reason things haven’t clicked yet in the majors, but he turns 26 years old next month which is often the age MLB hitters take a step forward. Also, it’s worth remembering that switch hitters take longer to adjust and develop at the highest level since they’re dividing plate opportunities across two different swings. Add the fact that he can fill the utility role, and it makes sense why he would be a Brewers target.

Looking at Laureano’s home runs this season his swing seems geared towards AmFam Field. He has hit 16 balls that would’ve been over the wall in Milwaukee, but his season total is at just 10 HR (yes I realize half his games would be away).

Looking at Laureano’s home runs this season his swing seems geared towards AmFam Field. He has hit 16 balls that would’ve been over the wall in Milwaukee, but his season total is at just 10 HR (yes I realize half his games would be away).

Laureano is actually still arbitration eligible for three years after this season. The lost service time from his PED suspension resulted in him being under team control for an additional season.

Laureano is actually still arbitration eligible for three years after this season. The lost service time from his PED suspension resulted in him being under team control for an additional season.

Oops, I missed this post before commenting. Looks like you covered it already, seems likely someone among that pool is on the move.

Oops, I missed this post before commenting. Looks like you covered it already, seems likely someone among that pool is on the move.

Notable players that will be Rule 5 Draft eligible this coming December if they aren’t added to the 40-man roster: Brice Turang Felix Valerio Antonie Kelly Cam Devanney Thomas Dillard Abner Uribe Joe Gray Jr. Tristan Lutz Micah Bello Victor Castaneda Cam Robinson Taylor Floyd Carlos Rodriguez (OF) Justin Jarvis Eduardo Garcia I think it’s likely we see someone from that list traded this week. Also, 40-man roster guys who aren’t on the active roster are possibilities such as Ethan Small, Keston Hiura, and Mario Feliciano,

Notable players that will be Rule 5 Draft eligible this coming December if they aren’t added to the 40-man roster: Brice Turang Felix Valerio Antonie Kelly Cam Devanney Thomas Dillard Abner Uribe Joe Gray Jr. Tristan Lutz Micah Bello Victor Castaneda Cam Robinson Taylor Floyd Carlos Rodriguez (OF) Justin Jarvis Eduardo Garcia I think it’s likely we see someone from that list traded this week. Also, 40-man roster guys who aren’t on the active roster are possibilities such as Ethan Small, Keston Hiura, and Mario Feliciano,

We have started a thread for discussion of actual draft selections: Draft Pick Selection Thread

Baseball America’s Mock Draft 5.0 had Oregon State LHP Cooper Hjerpe listed for the Brewers at #27. They mentioned that analytically minded teams are high on Hjerpe, and I’ve heard and seen some similar buzz elsewhere. I think I could get on board with a potential Hjerpe selection.

Still a few weeks away, but I’ll throw out my random predictions for the Brewers first three picks… #27 - Justin Campbell, RHP, Oklahoma State #63 - Cade Doughty, 2B/3B, LSU OR Max Wagner, 3B, Clemson #72 - Hunter Barco, LHP, Florida I would like to see them end up with one of Doughty or Wagner.

Turang was a member of the Brewers Area Code Games team from Southern California which includes Brewers scouts serving as the coaches. Other players from the Brewers Area Code Games team they’ve drafted include Garrett Mitchell and Je’Von Ward. While they obviously didn’t draft him, Christian Yelich also played for the Brewers Area Codes team. The Brewers team is usually stacked because they have arguably the best geographic footprint of talent. Notable alumni for the Brewers team also includes Freddie Freeman, Giancarlo Stanton, Gerrit Cole, Marcus Semien, Nolan Arenado, Max Fried, Lucas Giolito, Dominic Smith, Jack Flaherty, Patrick Sandoval, and Hunter Greene [among others]. Here is last year’s Brewers Area Code Games Team Roster: For anyone curious here is a link to this year’s Brewers Area Code Team Roster

Ethan Small was ranked as Baseball America’s #45 overall draft prospect in 2019 before the Brewers drafted him at 28th overall. Looking into Justin Campbell a little more, Baseball America has him ranked as their #43 draft prospect. He’s a 6’7” RHP. For those interested in the draft I highly recommend a Baseball America subscription (they have a monthly option). Below are some of their notes on Campbell: Justin Campbell Oklahoma State RHP HT: 6-7 | Wt: 221 | B-T: L-R Commit/Drafted: Astros '19 (18) Age At Draft: 21.4 Campbell has hit and pitched for Oklahoma State in his first two seasons with the program, primarily serving as a designated hitter when he’s not pitching. He’s a career .313/.422/.448 hitter who’s shown solid strike zone discipline, but Campbell’s upside is likely higher on the mound. He pitched to a 2.57 ERA last spring over 13 starts and 84 innings, with a three-pitch mix that included a fastball that sat around 90 mph and two standout secondaries in a curveball and changeup. Campbell is listed at 6-foot-7, 221 pounds and could take off with increased velocity during his draft year.