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For the month of April, many were worried that Wilken was headed off prospect lists entirely like Eric Brown Jr.: .164 AVG, 28 Ks in 103 PAs that month, with an OPS propped up by a seemingly unsustainable 27 walks. Wilken's turnaround beginning May 1 has been incredible and I'm sure many of us are now trying to figure out what "normal" offensive production for him really is.

CF Jared Oliva (.823 OPS in 162 PAs with 18 SBs) returns from injury for his first game since May 11 and RHP Logan Henderson (1.82 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 64.1 AAA/MLB IP) continues his dominating campaign, as AAA Nashville aims for a 2-1 home series lead over Iowa.

LHP Wande Torres (6.75 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 34.2 IP) continues to try to turn the corner, as Low-A Carolina seeks a 2-1 home series lead over Columbia. DH Luis Pena has the 2nd highest SLG in the Carolina League (.491).

The first half champion Shuckers seek to extend this week’s home series lead over AA Knoxville to 3 games to 0 behind RHP KC Hunt (4.53 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 51.2 IP). Wilken, Warren, Spain and Wood get some rest, Luis Lara is the DH and LF Jheremy Vargas sees his first action since Saturday.

After a rest day (rainout), High-A Wisconsin gets back to it at West Michigan, with LHP Anthony Flores (3.91 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 50.2 IP) getting the chance to lead the team to a 2-0 series lead. SS Jadher Areinamo has a 7-game hitting streak, with 9 RBIs in his last 2 contests.

Just 2 infield singles for DSL Brewers Gold in their 7-inning loss (3-1 to Pirates Gold). But at least they only K’d twice. The other bright side is that starting RHP Jose Arias only allowed 1 infield single through 4.2 innings, before conceding a double and RBI single to the outfield in that 5th frame.

It looks like we've got a clear Top 6 and Top 23 from our latest rankings (excuse any computational errors, but I think I've re-produced the analysis correctly): 1 Jacob Misiorowski 955 2 Jesus Made 921 3 Luis Pena 858 4 Cooper Pratt 818 5 Jeferson Quero 783 6 Logan Henderson 761 7 Robert Gasser 567 8 Braylon Payne 525 9 Marco Dinges 484 10 Bishop Letson 476 11 Brock Wilken 453 12 Luke Adams 394 13 Eric Bitonti 341 14 Mike Boeve 331 15 Josh Adamczewski 269 16 Craig Yoho 268 17 Luis Lara 190 18 Bryce Meccage 184 19 Coleman Crow 158 20 Blake Burke 117 21 Tyler Black 103 22 Tyson Hardin 101 23 Carlos F Rodriguez 97 24 Josh Knoth 36 25 Brett Wichrowski 27 26 Brailyn Antunez 20 27 Ernesto Martinez 16 28 Manuel Rodriguez 12 29 Alexander Cornielle 9 30 Jadher Areinamo 8 31 Jason Woodward 4 32 Anthony Seigler 2 33 Kenny Fenelon 1 34 Bjorn Johnson 1

Easily. Previous innings high was 4.1, though he did not set a pitches high (74 today vs. 75 high).

Jacob MisiorowskiLogan HendersonJeferson QueroCooper PrattJesus MadeRobert GasserLuis PenaLuis LaraLuke AdamsMarco DingesCraig YohoCarlos F RodriguezBraylon PayneColeman CrowManuel RodriguezBrock WilkenMike BoeveJosh KnothBishop LetsonTyler Black I'm happy to move Adams, Dinges, Crow and Wilken into my top 20, though I had to drop Areinamo and Hunt this time, while Patrick and Durbin graduated.

Jacob MisiorowskiLogan HendersonJeferson QueroCooper PrattJesus MadeRobert GasserLuis PenaLuis LaraLuke AdamsMarco DingesCraig YohoCarlos F RodriguezBraylon PayneColeman CrowManuel RodriguezBrock WilkenMike BoeveJosh KnothBishop LetsonTyler Black I'm happy to move Adams, Dinges, Crow and Wilken into my top 20, though I had to drop Areinamo and Hunt this time, while Patrick and Durbin graduated.

RHP Bryce Meccage looks to shake off a 3-game slump (10.2 IP, 11 H, 11 R, 10 BB, 10 Ks) and lead Low-A Carolina to a 2-0 home series lead over Columbia. SS Jesus Made has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games (12-for-34).

23-year old RHP Tyson Hardin (2.34 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 in 57.2 High-A Wisconsin) makes his AA debut as Biloxi looks to clinch the first half title at home against Knoxville. DH Brock Wilken is tied for the Minor League lead in homers (18).

1B Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam in AAA Nashville’s home win against Iowa yesterday and looks to support RHP Garrett Stallings (1.99 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 22.2 IP) today. Is this another spot start or are we lengthening Stallings out (51 pitches 6 days ago)?

- OF Gerlyn Payano placed on DSL Brewers Blue's 7-day injured list on June 15

Sad that we made Griffin Tobias repeat his June 10th experience, once again pushing into a 6th inning of relief and once again wearing the loss in a 3-2 finish.

Kind of odd to see Handelfry pinch hit for in the top of the 7th inning. Hope he’s okay.

AA Biloxi’s magic number is 2 to clinch the first half title, with 6 games to play. They’re back home to battle Cubs’ affiliate Knoxville this week. Last we saw LHP Tate Kuehner (2.61 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 9,1 K/9 in 58,2 IP), he was getting ejected from the dugout in Sunday’s crazy road win. 3B Luke Adams has an astounding 1.094 OPS during his 36-game on-base streak.

DH/1B Andrew Vaughn (.568 OPS in 260 MLB/AAA PAs with a .219 BABIP) makes his Brewers’ organizational debut and rehabbing CF Garrett Mitchell is atop the AAA Nashville lineup as they host Cubs’ affiliate Iowa City. Where’s RHP Tobias Myers’ mojo (5.32 ERA, 22 Ks in last 22 IP)?

The High-A Timber Rattlers (33-30) remain in Michigan this week, taking on formidable Tigers’ affiliate West Michigan (43-20). RHP Jaron DeBerry is coming off 2 solid starts (combined 11 IP, 4 R, 11 Ks) though enters on 4 days’ rest. 1B Blake Burke has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games.

Super slugging 1B Eric Bitonti is indeed back in the lineup (first action since Wednesday) and 19-year old RHP Jayden Dubanewicz makes his 2nd Low-A start (5 IP, 2 R, 2 Ks last week) as Carolina welcomes Royals’ affiliate Columbia to town:

- RHP Nick DeCarlo assigned to ACL Brewers - RHP Fausto Barreras assigned to DSL Brewers Blue

In today's DSL Blue vs. DSL Gold Civil War (2025 edition - round 1), 18-year old RHP Manuel Moreno is making a strong case to immediately follow Ayendy Bravo stateside.

LHP Enderson Mercado (18 years + almost 3 months) is looking good in Arizona:

I think this is worth sharing here, especially as Mercado is our youngest pitcher on the ACL Brewers (18 years + almost 3 months):

The ACL Brewers dropped their 5th straight game, this one 11-5 to the ACL Dodgers, stranding a whopping 17 baserunners (vs. 7 for the Dodgers). OF Handelfry Encarnacion (DHing here - 1-for-4, walk, HBP) returned after an 11-day absence and RHP Joshua Quezada made his first stateside start (8th appearance). The squad led 3-2 before RHP Jose Meneses conceded a 6-spot in the 6th inning, with his first 7 batters all reaching base. LF Jadyn Fielder (2-for-3, 2 doubles, 2 HBP, RBI, 2 SBs; 1 outfield assist, 1 error) and C Kevin Garcia (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs) had solid days, while rehabbing CF Blake Perkins played 5 innings (1-for-3, RBI).