Jim Goulart

While we won't be going into too deep of a dive each day to recognize these efforts, we will acknowledge notes of interest. Heck, here's a post from last summer in which we noted the first two professional base hits of a certain currently ultra-red-hot Crew prospect. Our diehards had fun dissecting the day's action in our Minor League Forum preview thread, I suggest you review that first for lineup insights and such. NOTE: Arizona Complex League will be shortened to ACL all season long Box: ACL Reds 9, ACL Brewers Blue 4 Six Blue Team errors led to four unearned runs, but the absence of those that wouldn't have netted a win given the final score. Although he allowed an inherited runner to score, 19-year-old Dominican RHP Samuel Dario, who debuted directly in Maryvale in 2021, was effective in the late innings. With the exception of 19-year-old 2021 14th round CF Jace Avina, who made his pro debut on his birthday, everyone in the lineup reached at least once, led by 18-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Daniel Guilarte who singled and walked twice from the leadoff spot in his pro debut, All eight Brewers hits were singles. And yes, the listed gametime temp was 102 degrees, but don't worry parents, it's a dry heat, as we all know. *** Box: ACL Brewers Gold 5, ACL Athletics 4, ten innings Just-signed Canadian native LHP Justin King kept the top of the 10th scoreless - sacrifice bunt, HBP, then GIDP. (If you're the road team, don't open with a bunt, folks). As seen in the game log (remember, just click on the word "plays" in the upper left on each of these box scores), you'll see that the walk-off win wasn't all that dramatic - an error allowed for the win, but, hey, surely the youngsters celebrated with many a root beer postgame. Four relievers allowed only a single run over the final six innings. What an international flavor here on Day One. Native of the Netherlands, switch-hitting 20-year-old third baseman Kaylan Nicasia reached base thrice. You'll see two doubles and a triple here, and after not homering in 139 island at-bats last summer as a 17-year-old, Dominican RF Luis Castillo went deep here on a fly ball to center field. *** Box: DSL Tigers #1 Squad 8, DSL Brewers #2 Squad 6 Tied at 6, the Brewers surrendered a two-run single in the top of the 9th. Third baseman Juan Baez, initially listed as a catcher upon signing, went 3-for-5 in his pro debut. Baez won't even turn 17 until later this month, and he was batting third in this lineup. 18-year-old 2nd year catcher Brayan Oropeza cracked his first professional home run, a shot to left field that tied the game in the 7th. Cerveceros batters fanned 18 times, drew five walks, and the teams combined for four HBP's. The game was played in a tidy three hours and 53 minutes, as they try to repair the pitch clock in Santo Domingo. *** Box: DSL Phillies Red 2, DSL Brewers #1 Squad 0 Brewer batters reached base seven times - three singles, three walks, one HBP, and had only one at-bat with a runner in scoring position. So clearly the focus here goes to the two Crew arms who combined to allow only one earned run while walking none and striking out ten. 19-year-old Venezuelan RHP Kevin Briceno posted numbers last summer that might have earned him a bump to Maryvale for 2022. This was the pro debut for 18-year-old Dominican RHP Jesael Cabrera. 85 degrees, sunny, no wind. Lather, rinse, repeat. Get used to that as island games only seem interrupted by weather when tropical storms wreak havoc with the schedule from time to time (hopefully not in 2022). *** We are hopeful our faithful daily followers will understand that we will need to focus our efforts on the four full-season affiliates most days, so our game notes on the complex-level players won't be as comprehensive, however you'll see the results posted regularly. As statistics build during the course of the season, we'll dig deeper as necessary. Thanks.

Transactions: Congratulations to Kent Hasler , who was - wait for it - yet another undrafted independent league signing by the Crew. Just another reason why we make sure to detail and learn as much as we can about each and every Crew signing. As recent days have proven, no signing is insignificant. Or better put, every signing is of potential significance. As for the two players let go, I detailed their brief professional journeys here. At that same link, an update is provided on the large January 2022 international signing class - at the moment, it does not appear any player from that group is targeted directly for Maryvale. We'll know more when the complex rookie leagues begin play in Arizona and the Dominican on Monday. *** OK, in addition to reviewing Saturday's game action below, you will definitely want to check out the featured article on our home page from my Link Report teammate Daniel -- in fact go there now, and then return: Minor League Players of the Month (May 2022): Carlos F. Rodriguez, Abraham Almonte, Cam Robinson See how close your favorites came to notching those top spots! *** Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Durham (Rays) 5, Nashville 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds' site, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Blanked by Durham - Nashville Gets Shut Out for First Time This Season Bright spots? Well, RH reliever Connor Sadzeck and his 1.56 ERA are celebrating a new baby, as his absence between May 21st and May 29th was for paternity leave. He tossed a scoreless inning here - Connor, not the baby... Bullpen mate Hasler (see transaction section above) made his AAA debut, allowing two hits and a run in his lone inning of work. You'll see some bloated K totals in the box score, and unfortunately it was not within the pitching side of the Sounds ledger. You've been warned. This is how SO CLOSE the Sounds came to not getting shutout, runner on second base, and then: I've been meaning to make note of this. Is it just me or do the Brewers year-in and year-out make some of the least impactful 40-man roster additions each November in order to protect players from Rule 5 plucking. I went back to 2017: 2017: Freddy Peralta (credit deserved!), Jacob Nottingham, Mauricio Dubon, Marcos Diplan 2018: Trey Supak, Troy Stokes, Jr. 2019: Corey Ray, Mark Mathias, J.P. Feyereisen (bonus points for future Adames trade) 2020: Mario Feliciano, Alec Bettinger, Dylan File 2021: None So a lot is hinging on Feliciano in the coming years, otherwise if you had perceived a talent gap in the system over the past half-decade, there's a bit of insight into that. *** Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes via the Shuckers' Virtual Press Box Final: Pensacola (Marlins) 8, Biloxi 7 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers' site, game details, please review: Shuckers Stunned By Wahoos Four-Run Ninth - Dillard and Coca Each Drive In Three Runs Depleted, tired, ineffective - it just seems that the Biloxi staff is not in sync and we all wish we knew where the 2021 version of RH reliever Taylor Floyd is. Floyd was mentioned prominently this past offseason by Brewers beat writers with the Journal, The Athletic, etc. He was primed for a major takeoff this season, but after an early unexplained absence, it's been a major struggle. Yes, Joey Wiemer was absent again. With Monday's off day, he'll likely be off again Sunday. Speaking of those big league beat writers, perhaps someone gets in Tom Flanagan's ear (please) and gets a definitive response on what we believe to be a thumb issue. No Ryan Braun flashbacks, please. Well, Braun flashbacks are fine, just the very productive healthy ones. Sincere note: Knowing the top-notch quality of the Crew's beat staff, they have likely already begun that Wiemer inquiry in preparation for any upcoming feature stories they have on the Crew's system. Sorry, as I shouldn't be playing editor. The Shuckers once again grabbed their carving knife in order to splice offensive highlights from the Pensacola feed -- *** Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes via their all-encompassing Virtual Press Box Final: Peoria (Cardinals) 5, Wisconsin 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers' site, game details, please review: Rattlers Drop 5-2 Decision to Peoria - Rattlers fall two games behind Cedar Rapids in playoff chase Nice work by Max Lazar, too bad his day was over after just 56 pitches. Ten appearances, but just five starts, and not really "max" stretched out in any of them, pun intended. Only one walk one HBP from the top three in the order, but how much fun was seeing that Arbert Cipion blast in just his second game as a Rattler? I was blown away by this mini-thread *** Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 7, Lynchburg (Guardians) 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats' site, details, please review: Chourio Hits RBI Triple and Perez Homers in 8-2 Loss - The Mudcats fell to 1.5 games back of first as the division leading Hillcats earned a series clinching victory The internet has basically (and justifiably) become a home for Jackson Chourio content and nothing else. Oh yeah, remember "the other guy"? By the way, someone please help me find the amazing recent tweet meme where the infamous guy walking with girlfriend (Perez) turns around to admire new girl (Chourio). Add it to the comments, thanks! Have a nice Sunday, all! Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth