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FanGraphs just did an updated top 131. They had; 21 Keston Hiura 27 Corbin Burnes 76 Tristin Lutz 107 Corey Ray Hiura and Burnes moved up their rankings. Lutz down slightly. Ray newly added.

Is Feliciano hurt? Hasn't played in three straight days for Carolina.

Summary of the Brewers draft from baseball america Milwaukee Brewers Story of Their Draft: The Brewers took advantage of the industry developing prospect fatigue with a few big-name players, and nabbed SS Brice Turang (1) with the 21st pick of the draft and Joe Gray (2) with the 60th. Turang was seen as a top-10 player in this class last summer, but had a mediocre spring, while Gray oozes with upside and has first-round tools but hit questions that he’s seemed to slowly answer throughout the fall and spring. Keep An Eye On: LHP Drew Rasmussen (6) has had two Tommy John surgeries already, but has fantastic makeup that’s necessary to come back from multiple surgeries and big time stuff when he’s healthy. OF Elijah Cabell has tools similar to Gray, so if Milwaukee is able to sign him in the 14th round, that’s a huge steal on talent alone.

Joey Baran @baran201 Officially a @Brewers!! Time to get to work and live out a dream.

LSUS Athletics @LSUS_Athletics Congratulations to Renny Tolentino for signing a contract with the @Brewers this morning! All the best Renny! He becomes the 5th @LSUS_Baseball player to sign with an affiliated team in the past four years! #AnchorUp http://www.lsusathletics.com/article/1190.php Last year we signed two players from here. 2017-Trey Robledo (Milwaukee Brewers) 2017-Brandon Texiera (Milwaukee Brewers)

Brad Ford @BrewCrewBlue David Fry, the Brewers 7th round pick, has signed and he’s headed to Helena. #ThisIsMyCrew

LSU actually released him from his letter of intent. He won't be signing with LSU. He could still go the JC route or commit to another school. Not guaranteed he signs. I would say this slightly increases the odds however.

HS RHP Luis Gonzalez lists "Professional Baseball player For the Milwaukee Brewers," on his twitter bio. Safe to assume he is signed.

FYI Jarivis's Twitter Bio says "Milwaukee Brewers Organization"

The article on Marquez sure makes it seem like he's signing... "The best part of the “great ending” will come when Anderson visits the Marquez home this evening. “Drew called right after everyone left,” Caleb said, “and he’s got some things to get done before he comes over to the house. I’m looking forward to him coming over and talking about my contract and becoming a part of the Brewers organization.”"

Brad Miller's slash line this year: .256/.322/.429, 109 OPS+. Despite the Rays weird insistence that he play 1B, he's actually been an average to slightly above average defensive 2B in his career. I think he could help Milwaukee. I'd take him over Sogard.

Brewers Player Dev @BrewersPD Moves: Devin Williams transferred to Carolina; Chase Williams released from Carolina.

Summary of the Draft from Fangraphs Milwaukee Brewers Link to Draft Selections SoCal prep SS Brice Turang (1) was the top prep bat in the class a year ago but had just an okay spring that dimmed him in the view of many… Mississippi prep RF Joe Gray (2) has given scouts good and bad looks at dozens of events over the years but finished with a strong spring. At worst, he’s a classic right-field prototype with a volatile bat, but he has a better chance to stay in center than most prospects in that bucket… Hawaii prep CF Micah Bello (2) grew into a potential everyday center fielder this spring with physical development… Junior college LHP Aaron Ashby (4) is the nephew of Andy Ashby and has a plus curveball, low 90s heater, and gaudy numbers… Oregon State RHP Drew Rasmussen (6) is a senior sign who’s rehabbing his second TJ but is up to 97 mph with back-of-the-bullpen stuff at his best… Auburn righty Davis Daniel(11) didn’t have the durability to start this spring, then remade himself into a mid-90s reliever down the stretch… Florida prep RF Elijah Cabell (14) has 65 raw power and arm strength in a Clint Frazier-type swing, but he struck out nearly 30% of the time this spring as a nearly 19-year-old high schooler… Junior college RHP Nick Iverson (15) works in the low-90s and hits 95 mph when he’s on, with solid-average stuff and a back-end-starter profile.

Another source stating Jarvis likely will sign. http://www.lakenormanpublications.com/mooresville_citizen/picked-by-brewers-jarvis-targets-pro-career/article_b58e94f8-69d0-11e8-8f0c-4b7c02d3986b.html Picked by Brewers, Jarvis targets pro career Justin Parker Jun 6, 2018 Updated 17 hrs ago 0 Justin Jarvis, who has "funk in his delivery," was picked in the fifth round by the Milwaukee Brewers. MOORESVILLE – Justin Jarvis was surrounded by friends and family this week when baseball called. The senior pitcher from Lake Norman High was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft on June 5. Even though phone conversations with his advisor had led Jarvis to believe the Brewers organization was a potential landing spot, there was still uncertainty until he heard his name called at pick No. 155 to Milwaukee. “That was pretty surreal,” Jarvis said. Then, after receiving hugs from those closest to him, the right-hander fielded a direct call from the Brewers. “They said, ‘Welcome to the Brew Crew,’” Jarvis said. Like most highly rated prep pitchers, Jarvis committed to a college program (UNC-Wilmington) with the understanding that he’d go pro if drafted in the early rounds. According to MLB.com, pick No. 155 will bring an estimated deal of more than $327,000. “I think that’s what I want, to go out and start my professional baseball career and see where it goes,” Jarvis said. Jarvis had an eventful senior year. In his first outing March 2, he threw a perfect game and struck out 18 against East Rowan. He went on to post an 8-2 record with a 1.60 earned run average and 95 strikeouts in 57 innings pitched. On March 23, he threw a one-hitter against the 21-win Hough Huskies. “He was a really good high school pitcher,” Hough coach Jimmy Cochran said. “You see guys that throw hard, but you don’t often see guys that throw 92 to 95, with a curveball he can control and a changeup that’s his swing-and-miss pitch. He’s got a little of what I’d call funk in his delivery.” Lake Norman coach Ty Wigginton played 12 years in the majors after being drafted by the New York Mets in the 17th round out of UNC-Asheville in 1998. Wigginton, who broke in with the Mets in 2002, said Jarvis "will work, he'll listen and he'll do everything in his power" to get better. What advice would Wigginton give his pitcher? "The important thing to remember is it's always a game," said Wigginton, who played for eight big league clubs and hit 169 home runs. "There comes times when it feels like a job, and it is a job. But at the same time, it's the game of baseball." Whenever Jarvis pitched this spring, there were baseball scouts in the stands. As he began his windup, the radar guns would rise in unison behind the backstop. And Jarvis worked out for the Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee the week before the draft. It’s all been a lot of attention for Jarvis, who turned 18 as his senior season began. “I kind of just enjoyed it,” Jarvis said. “I tried not to stress too much about it. The last two days (of the draft) have been the most stressful part of it, for sure.”

Interview from Brew Crew Ball Blog w Ashby https://www.brewcrewball.com/2018/6/7/17436938/meet-aaron-ashby-4th-round-pick-of-the-milwaukee-brewers Responses seem favorable to him signing.

Draft summary from KLAW Milwaukee Brewers Brice Turang (1) is a plus defender at short with a plus arm and can show a little power at the plate, but he hasn't hit well over the past year, and there's a fair question whether he has the bat speed to be even an average hitter in the future. The defense alone should get him to the majors, but any upside is going to require him to beat expectations for the hit tool. Joe Gray Jr. (2) can flash some first-round tools and looks the part, but he hasn't hit well against good competition in showcases. Mississippi prep bats are a historically dangerous draft class, and Gray didn't endear himself to scouts this spring in home visits. In the second round, it's a reasonable bet on first-round physical gifts. Hawai'ian prep outfielder Micah Bello (2A) is a plus runner with strong hip rotation in his right-handed swing, though he didn't face much good pitching on the Big Island this spring and had to make his bones last summer on the showcase circuit. The St. Mary's commit won't turn 18 until late July and could end up with a valuable speed/power combo, depending on how his body fills out. Aaron Ashby (4) struck out 156 this year in 74.2 innings for two-year Crowder College, with an excessive 43 walks. He's up to 94 and has a power curveball that gets a ton of swing-and-misses. Right-hander Justin Jarvis (5) has hit 95 but pitches more at 91-92 from a very high ¾ slot that gets him on top of the fastball, and his breaking ball is well below-average. He's still fairly projectable, at least. Drew Rasmussen (6) was the Rays' pick last year at 31 overall, flunked his post-draft physical and returned to Oregon State, but he immediately had to have a second Tommy John surgery and missed the season. He was worked very hard by the Beavers after a quick return from his first TJ, and I have no idea what to expect from him or ligament No. 3 going forward.

MLB Draft Trackert @MLBDraftTracker 39 (1175): @Brewers select Blue Springs HS (MO) C Caleb Marquez. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft

2. Aidan Maldonado, RHP, Rosemount (Minn.) HS (BA Rank: 287) HS • 6-0 • 170 • R-R • Illinois Maldonado popped up onto the national scouting scene with an impressive performance at the World Wood Bat Championships in Jupiter last October. In that short stint, Maldonado showed a 91-95 mph fastball and a two-plane power curve breaking ball that flashed above-average. Both pitches came from a fast, live arm. The arm strength has been there this spring as well, but he’s been more hittable than scouts would like and evaluators aren’t enamored with his delivery. The Illinois signee could still end up getting some money in the draft, but it’s more likely to come from a team drafting him on day three.

MLB Draft Tracker Verified account @MLBDraftTracker 38 (1145): @Brewers select Rosemount HS RHS Aidan Maldonado. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft

Scoutcast Baseball @ScoutcastBB FR RHP Franklin Hernandez (Dominican Republic) has been a pleasant surprise for @cfpats. Up to 92.4 in this Intrasquad, and has recently climbed to 96 w/ 2400+ spin and 2650 spin on the CB. Pitching coach @CoachBoveCF continues to do his part in developing arms @jucoroute

MLB Draft Tracker Verified account @MLBDraftTracker 37 (1115): @Brewers select Central Florida (FL) RHP Franklin Hernandez. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft

jeff ellis @jeffMLBdraft Brandon Williamson was another late cut for me, Brewers taking a lot of these unsignable guys late Jeff Johnson @jeje66 Iowans in Baseball America's Top 500 MLB Draft list: NIACC P Brandon Williamson (168), Iowa OF Robert Neustrom (189), Kirkwood SS Korry Howell (385), Iowa P Brady Schanuel (408), Iowa P Nick Allgeyer (457), Iowa C Tyler Cropley (472). Mike Tennyson @MikeTennyson Expect Brandon Williamson LHP ( Martin Co West HS & NIACC & TCU commit to be drafted today...6’5” w/live arm & 3 sport athlete. ......This follows Fairmont MN HS, NIACC and UK grad Luke Becker drafted Tues by Padres in 9th round...So MN small town baseball stars making good Travis Hergert @CoachHerg More Travis Hergert Retweeted MLB Pipeline MLB Pipeline ranks @NIACCBaseball LHP Brandon Williamson as the top prospect in the state of Iowa!

MLB Draft Tracker Verified account @MLBDraftTracker 36 (1085): @Brewers select North Iowa Area CC LHS Brandon Williamson. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft

@ScoutTrio Josh Watson OF TCU has some quick-twitch at the plate. He is athletic and can run a little bit too. Likely headed back to TCU for his senior year. We had a 4th RD Pre-Draft grade on him. Brewers #1055 35th Round. Report:

MLB Draft Tracker Verified account @MLBDraftTracker 31 (935): @Brewers select St Pius X HS LHS Matt Dillard. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft