Spencer Michaelis
-
Posts
1,119 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
17
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Events
News
2026 Milwaukee Brewers Top Prospects Ranking
Milwaukee Brewers Videos
2022 Milwaukee Brewers Draft Picks
Milwaukee Brewers Free Agent & Trade Rumors, Notes, & Tidbits
Guides & Resources
2023 Milwaukee Brewers Draft Picks
2024 Milwaukee Brewers Draft Picks
The Milwaukee Brewers Players Project
2025 Milwaukee Brewers Draft Pick Tracker
2026 Milwaukee Brewers Draft Tracker: Picks & Bonuses
Store
Downloads
Gallery
Everything posted by Spencer Michaelis
-
I believe PECOTA had the Brewers pegged for 79 wins last year. Maybe this goes against my affinity for nerdy baseball things, but projections have always been one of those things I just don't really care about. I respect all the good, hard work that has been put into them, but there are just always going to be so many things that a projection system can't account for. They can at least lead to some good discussion though, especially at a slower point in the offseason. -
Episode 37: Getting The Most Out Of A Limited Rotation
Spencer Michaelis posted an article in Podcasts
Jack and Spencer discuss the Elvin Rodriguez signing, how the Brewers maximized deception throughout their starting rotation last season, Garrett Mitchell doing offseason work at Driveline Baseball, and more. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic -
As we approach pitchers and catchers reporting in only two weeks. Jack and Spencer talk about the 2024 rotation and a recent signing. Jack and Spencer discuss the Elvin Rodriguez signing, how the Brewers maximized deception throughout their starting rotation last season, Garrett Mitchell doing offseason work at Driveline Baseball, and more. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic View full article
-
2025 Minor League Transaction Thread
Spencer Michaelis replied to Jim Goulart's topic in Brewers Minor League Talk
Didn't like my wording the first time, so deleted it and re-uploaded, but now see that it was already posted here lol. My bad Jim! -
Spencer and Joseph answer a lot of overarching questions about the Brewers system, recap the Nashville Sounds season, tier the position players and pitchers, as well as answer more of your listener questions! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic -
Spencer and Joseph complete their run through the Brewers minor-league system with the Nashville Sounds. Spencer and Joseph answer a lot of overarching questions about the Brewers system, recap the Nashville Sounds season, tier the position players and pitchers, as well as answer more of your listener questions! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic View full article
-
Jack and Spencer pay tribute to Bob Uecker after his passing, break down why the Brewers are taking William Contreras to an arbitration hearing, and review the 2025 international signing class. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic -
Jack and Spencer mourn the loss of the voice of the Brewers. Jack and Spencer pay tribute to Bob Uecker after his passing, break down why the Brewers are taking William Contreras to an arbitration hearing, and review the 2025 international signing class. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic View full article
-
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2024/12/02/brewers-2025-international-signing-class-players-to-know/76549655007/ There's the article. Leander Matos and Frankller Mayora were both listed, but the article was updated, and they're now expected to sign in the 2026 class. Imagine that may be what happened with some of the guys I had found as well.
-
It's possible they'd still have a decent chunk honestly. Completely guessing here, but Barrios and Frias would seem like $250k-ish signings to me. Aguayo likely in the $100-150k range. That would still only put them around $6.5 mil. Not sure how many of the remaining would fall into the >$50k pool, and anyone $10k or less doesn't count toward the pool at all. I'd imagine they're at least exploring making a trade with *some* of the pool money. I'd imagine most of the in-season signings get closer to $10k. Interestingly, there are a decent chunk of names that I had found throughout the year that didn't sign. Some of the players that were in Curt Hogg's article from December also didn't sign. Not really sure what to make of that.
-
I had been thinking this too but... Just based on the bonuses I've been able to find: - Fenelon ($1.3 mil) - Acosta ($1.1 mil) - Antunez ($1 mil) - Chavez ($480k) - Payano ($400k) - Sharlinson De La Rosa ($400k) - Eryks Rivero ($300k) - Leonard Rijo ($225k) - Yeury Ramirez ($210k) - Francis Sosa ($200k) - Enrique Velasquez ($100k) - Diustin Mayorquin ($100k) - Jefer Lista ($40k) - Cristian Montilla ($35k) That's $5.89 million and doesn't include 15 of the players still, including Frias, Barrios and Aguayo who were noteworthy enough to get written up by Baseball America. I guess I wouldn't be shocked if they're closer to their pool than I was originally thinking. I bet they do have some left over, but they also like to keep some open to be able to bring in some other players throughout the year. Still wouldn't totally shock me if they have enough to make a deal with one of the Roki suitors, just maybe not as much as I was expecting before doing the math.
-
Definitely not very. There are usually a few, but they often have already pitched in the DSL. He was over 12 years younger than the league average lol.
-
BA has additional scouting reports for some of the non-T100 Bonus Board guys in this article. One new name, that hadn't been brought up anywhere that I can find, is RHP Luis Aguayo out of Mexico. He was pitching in their winter league as a 16 year old (turned 17 in late November of 2024) and struck out more than a batter per inning, though with a WHIP of nearly 2. He's up to 94, according to the article, and has the potential for a plus changeup.
-
Fangraphs' (Eric Longenhagen) rankings were released. Kenny Fenelon at 23 with a 40 FV, Christopher Acosta at 48 with a 35+ FV. Brief write-ups on both are available on "The Board"
-
Some extra video of Antunez from Curt Hogg, that got buried a bit, because he was locked out of Twitter at the time, and only ever posted it on BlueSky. I've said it in here before, but I think he's the prize in this class. The other two big bonuses definitely have fun profiles, but Antunez just looks like a dude in every video I see.
-
Had the same thought. Wonder if there are a chunk of $250k-ish players. I was able to track down around 30 names, and that's just off social media digging, so I'm definitely assuming it'll be a pretty big class. Pitchers tend to be the ones that are harder to find pre-signing and often very cheap.
-
Yeah, I screwed up and accidentally posted before I actually typed out my message there lol, but definitely sounds like a guy in the Luis Corobo, or in the most ideal world, the Jeferson Quero mold.
-
T100 bonus board came out today. Only one more Brewer added to the list at #89 in Isaias Chavez, who should be receiving around $500k in his signing bonus. Confirmed to be a catcher. He is described as having a "plus arm" and it says, "his blocking and receiving are good for his age, as well"
-
Yep, I've got all of these down, thank you for the reminder tho!
-
Minor League Predictions 2025
Spencer Michaelis replied to jay87shot's topic in Brewers Minor League Talk
Dang @ARobsBrewCrew stole a good chunk of my answers, so I'll toss in some alternates lol 1.) Fast riser- Woodward is the one I believe in most, but I'm also a big believer in RHP Jaron DeBerry, who was a personal favorite of mine going into the draft, so I'll go with him. Those two could probably fit into the next category as well. 2.) Out of nowhere- OF Frandy LaFond (Encarnacion was going to be considered here) and RHP Dikember Sanchez (I think they use him as a starter and he blows up a bit) 3.) Rise to Top 100- OF Braylon Payne 4.) Comeback player- RHP Cameron Wagoner (I also would pick Birchard as my top choice) if we are just talking injuries. If we are just talking a bounce-back season, I'd go Wilken. 5.) Skip 6.) Predictions - Marco Dinges shows that he can stick at catcher and the bat plays and ends up a T30 guy on every list by the end of the season, Yophery Rodriguez has a higher OPS in High-A than he did in Low-A., Areinamo and Adames take some time to adjust to AA, Pratt hits 15+ HR and Brett Wichrowski raises his K% in AA by nearly 10% (idk, I'm just getting random with it now) 7.) Future star that doesn’t fit other categories - I'm copying this on Corobo, the defense/arm is special for his age and he has some pop, he has the Quero type of profile and potential breakout in him. -
Just a heads up, both Joseph and myself had some things pop up this week, so the final part will now be recorded some time next week. We are still taking Sounds or general farm system questions if you have them!
-
The second embedded video showing a White Sox player getting hit in the face with a throw before the pitch was pretty perfect lol
-
Episode 35: Brewers New (Old) TV Deal, Acquire Grant Anderson
Spencer Michaelis posted an article in Podcasts
Jack and Spencer break down what the Brewers' new broadcast agreement means for fans and the team's finances, react to some recent rumors, and analyze the Grant Anderson trade in real time. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic -
Jack and Spencer talk about the Brewers returning to FanDuel Sports Network. Jack and Spencer break down what the Brewers' new broadcast agreement means for fans and the team's finances, react to some recent rumors, and analyze the Grant Anderson trade in real time. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic View full article
-
Tentative plan is for next Thursday! Love the questions, if anyone else has Nashville questions, please feel free to add on! Also, we will try to get to all the other unanswered "bigger picture" type of questions about the system that you all have submitted in this final episode :)
