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  1. Jake McKibbin
    Also, once again, look at the spin rates. I know the classifications aren't great, but all the curveballs classified are curves and he's averaging over 2900 RPM's. Real feel to spin the ball once more
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    Classifications are way up the left here so I'll do it manually: The curveball with 15-20" of sweep and -10" of IVB looks brutal, while there appears to also be a four seamer around 15" of IVB (up to 20" of a cut ride potentially in the right hands side?!?!?) and a cutter and sinker to boot. Solid pitch mix, and probably someone the brewers are hoping to clean up mechanically for some big time upgrades
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    That's whats giving me some hope here, though I've found some things he was committed to join Oklahoma in Dec '24 but it seems that never happened for some reason. Can't work out why
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    I dont care if this is metal, we're talking about a high schooler hitting a pitch 430 ft
  6. Jake McKibbin
    Here's a thought Say the Brewers have $1.5m in slot savings coming into these later rounds Plus the 5% overage that lets them get another $600k And the $150k per player before that bonus kicks in We could realistically pay $540k to five different players which could do the job, especially if some are less high priority than others. If you narrow that to four, we're talking just shy of $700k per player on average which certainly seems doable Lets dream baby
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    Absolutely a pipe dream, but I'll go dreaming with you big man! I'm waiting for the really high pick that signifies we're in the "backup" pick section of this draft rather than the "we think we can sign you within our budget" Also interesting is how the Brewers, due to Levonas, went heavier on college arms last year at the start of the draft (and Caedmon Parker still didn't sign) whereas all in on HS players this time around
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    I mean they can't sign all these guys. Surely not. But is it wrong to hope?
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    That's a really nice swing, and some tasty looking pop for a high schooler, reaching base in all 23 games played this season and showing he can hit dingers and extra base htis with authority and regularity. Another higher upside guy. This is getting crazy
  10. Jake McKibbin
    We're almost on the clock again already.This is flying in
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    Fair call! She mentioned she covers Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and half of Illinois, so good call. Nothing gets by you dude haha
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    ANother shocker, when the Brewers draft catchers, they draft athletic ones. Brock can play OF or catcher potentially, though the above report is perhaps a little ahead of itself. Brock slashed .378/.478/.573 in the summer leagues with more walks than strikeouts and 12 extra base hits in 115 plate appearances in 2024, and he does show the type of athleticism the Brewers love. I For SW illinois college (Ginger, again?) he hit .462/.565/.870 with 39 walks, 29 strikeouts and 20 home runs in 260 plate appearances. Clearly too good for the level, he'll be a fascinating professional signing to see how he adapts. Hopefully a lower bonus as he's in his third year with SW Illinois
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    I agree, didn't see that at all, though the arm action is whippy and fast for sure
  14. Jake McKibbin
    That curve! if the Brewers sign picks 11-13, and can't nab anyone else, you should be pleased as punch. Tons to work with here
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    Gavin Lauridsen is 455th on BA's board listed at 65, 200lbs. HIgh effort delivery, high three quarters slot topping out around 95 mph on the fastball. He gets great riding life and they think the velocity might continue to tick up. They suggest he could be a starter with more development, but his three secondaries in the curveball, slider and changeup are all solid to average offerings that round out his arsenal. One fun fact (and an ex-Brewer mention) Joe Doyle is equally excited to see him in the Brewers system
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    This'll be a tougher sign and cost a bit At 6'3, 170 lbs there's some real growth to dream on in his frame, and he's committed to Georgia Tech. The riding life and feel for spin are exciting
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    Ohhh I like the reports on Cooper Underwood. Real pitchability high schooler, sitting 90 mph at present and topping at 93 mph but a big feel for spin (surprise surprise). Two distinct breaking balls in a downer curveball and a tighter slider, but both have devilish spin characteristics Joe Doyle with some video a month ago, and the command looks on point. This is the type of dude who, if he can find some velo as he matures and grows, could be a real steal in the 12th round
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    A little outdated, but some TJstats scores on some early Braylon Owens outings
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    Number 215 prospect per BA, he's 6 ft, 160 lbs who note the big projection in his frame, but refer to the glove as really impressive with smooth actions and a good arm at shortstop and he should stick there. It's his carrying tool for now with the frame growth allowing potentially more of an impact bat, and that's the variability in his profile
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    - Wiry build - High end athleticism - Potential for more power (not a ton of bat speed by my eye, and quite a long swing) but shows a smooth upward swing from the right side (he is a switch hitter) - Speedy
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    11th round - CJ Hughes, SS
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    Jared Spencer is off the board His fastball is pretty dead zone but a high IVB changeup (like Tobias Myers) and perfect gyro slider shape were elite offerings. Blue Jays have a solid one there
  23. Jake McKibbin
    Usually quite a bit. That's exactly what happened with Pratt, who thought he wasn't getting drafted and the Brewers called to offer him a sum and said if they took him in the 6th, would he sign. So yeah they usually have some agreement or idea of signing bonuses in place before selections, although the Levonas one last year they knew was going to be a tough sign and decided to try anyway
  24. Jake McKibbin
    Yeah I was thinking the same, I think the aggregate may put us slightly under slot overall but it won't be a huge margin at all. The 650k plus the first round savings hopefully leave ~2m or so in extras for these rounds
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    I'm not totally sure, I'd suggest we may be slightly under in those but that's just a guess given the limited HS picks involved. I'd imagine a substantial amount remaining , potentially in the $1.2m-$1.5m range for rounds 11-20 but I could be wrong. The pick of Flores may be a little over, but then again there's a lot of college signees there so we possibly would be under in the aggregate We also have the 5% buffer allowing an additional $650k or so for the Crew to spend at this point. Should see some fascinating picks!
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