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Image courtesy of © Curt Hogg / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Nashville Sounds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jett Williams #3, Cooper Pratt #4, Jeferson Quero #7, Luis Lara #11, Luke Adams #13, Brock Wilken #15 It was a tepid week for the Sounds’ offense, as the team started out with a seven-run outburst on Wednesday and scored just 17 runs in 5 other games. Jett Williams had one of the highlights of the season so far with his walk-off three-run home run in Wednesday’s contest: The homer was one of three extra-base hits for Williams, who registered a .300/.417/.550 line for the week. Looking deeper at Williams’s plate discipline metrics, his Z-Swing rate (swings at pitches inside the strike zone) has jumped to 65.7% in 2026, compared to 61.2% in 2025 and 50.0% in 2024. Simultaneously, his Z-Contact rate has climbed to a career-high 87.8%. Williams is no longer just being patient for the sake of drawing walks (though his 13.2% walk rate remains excellent). By increasing his swing rate on strikes while maintaining a solid 22% O-Swing (chase) rate, he's demonstrating mastery of the strike zone. This would suggest Williams is identifying strikes earlier and committing to them, which is a hallmark of a prospect maturing out of a passive approach into a selectively aggressive one. The jump to nearly 88% contact on strikes indicates that Williams has likely tightened his swing mechanics, or is seeing the ball significantly better at the Triple-A level. The Brewers often prioritize damage and high-quality contact for prospects at this stage of their development, so it would seem Williams is adjusting to the “Brewers Way” the last few weeks. Luis Lara has already tripled his home run total from all of last year in about a quarter of the time, with this blast over the weekend. A player who was previously seen as a glove-first speedster, Lara has raised his ceiling this year. Usually, when a young player (Lara is only 21) starts swinging for more power, their strikeout rate balloons. Lara's has done the opposite. He's cut his strikeout rate from 16.2% to 12.9%. He's making contact on an absurd 96.2% of pitches he swings at inside the strike zone. Lara has transformed from a slap hitter who steals bases into a legitimate top-of-the-order threat in Nashville. With an elite eye and newly discovered power, he may end up forcing the Brewers' hand for a major-league promotion much sooner than expected. Biloxi Shuckers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jesus Made #1, Blake Burke #14 Though not considered a top prospect, Damon Keith was the Shuckers’ best hitter last week, on his way to earning Southern League Player of the Week honors: It seems like the Brewers may have uncovered something in Keith when they acquired him in late March from the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. Both Jesus Made and Blake Burke scuffled this week, combining for just nine hits in 44 at-bats atop the Shuckers’ lineup. Both prospects bookended the week with home runs, with Made going yard on Sunday and Burke homering on Tuesday. One of the more impressive parts of Made’s 2026 season is the refinement of his hit tool. Despite jumping two levels in a year, he has significantly improved his contact metrics. Made has slashed his strikeout rate from 20.6% in 2025 to 14.8% in Double-A. His overall contact rate has climbed to 80.6%, proving that his swing is short and efficient enough to handle advanced velocity and breaking stuff. Made is posting a .182 ISO, a significant jump from his .128 mark across MiLB last year. One look at Made this season and you can see that his 6-foot-1 frame has filled out, and his raw power (currently graded 50/60 by FanGraphs) has translated into games. Burke is currently a three-true-outcomes threat who has added bizarrely effective base-stealing (10/11 in attempts this season) to his game, despite a 20-grade speed tool. It's somewhat similar to what Luke Adams did earlier in his pro career. This season, Burke’s pull percentage has spiked to 54.7% (up from 31.7% in 2025). He is clearly looking to turn on pitches and drive them, which explains the high home run volume, but also some of the volatility in his batting average. While Burke’s 11.3% walk rate shows he isn't just hacking blindly, his swing-and-miss issues have persisted at Double-A. His strikeout rate has ticked up to 26.6% this year. To reach the majors as a 1B/DH, he’ll likely need to bring that strikeout rate closer to the 20-22% range to ensure his elite power plays consistently. His overall contact rate has dipped to 69.1%, indicating he is struggling to put the ball in play consistently when he does swing. However, Burke’s average is being dragged down by a low .269 BABIP. Given his power, you would expect more balls to fall for hits, suggesting he might be hitting into some bad luck. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Luis Pena #2, Andrew Fischer #8, Marco Dinges #10, Josh Adamczewski #12, Braylon Payne #16 The Rattler’s offense slowed last week, ranking last in runs and OPS among 12 teams in the Midwest League. With a few of the team’s star prospects cooling down amid frigid temps in Grand Chute, we look beyond the Top 20 Prospects to highlight Josiah Ragsdale’s emergence. Ragsdale has gone from a player who hit almost exclusively singles (one XBH in 92 plate appearances) last year to a legitimate extra-base threat. Ragsdale has doubled both his fly ball rate and pull rate this season. However, he has nearly doubled both his strikeout rate and swinging strike rate. He is essentially trading some of his 2025 "contact-first" stability for a more impactful, power-oriented approach. That approach has paid off with a .471 slugging percentage on the season and highlighted by this opposite field home run on Saturday: Bitonti and Fischer each homered twice last week, including Fischer’s walk off blast on Friday. Both players also struck out in 50% of their at-bats this week, including Fischer’s four strikeout performance prior to Friday’s walk-off. Payne was just 2/20 on the week. Wilson Warbirds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Brady Ebel #19 The hottest affiliate in the Brewers system last week was the Wilson Warbirds, who smashed seven homeruns on their way to a four win week. Handelfry Encarnacion was the star of the week, with seven hits, three homeruns and 12 RBI. He might also lead all of MiLB in time spent pimping home runs, with some truly bombastic celebrations: Jadyn Fielder carried a 1.396 OPS in four games for the week, highlighted by his first home run at the level. Brady Ebel collected a triple and double among his six hits last week and also drove in six runs. After such a slow start to the inaugural season for the Warbirds’ offense, its good to see them heating up and having fun. Join the Discussion: Are you worried about the high strikeout rates for power-hitters like Burke and Fischer, or are you willing to live with the "Three True Outcomes" if the home runs keep coming? Are you a fan of the over-the-top celebrations we're seeing from guys like Encarnacion, or do you prefer the old-school approach? Also, which "under-the-radar" prospect like Damon Keith or Josiah Ragsdale has impressed you the most so far this season? View full article

ahh yeh, good call. I forgot that they will play Bauers in the OF occasionally

you think there's a spot for Ty Black once Vaughn returns next week? I'd love for him to get some more run way, but seems like DH will be crowded between the first base platoon and el Gary. Black has 6 starts in the OF in Nashville this season, but none yet for Milwaukee.

It was mentioned on the Nashville broadcast that it was Kuehner's first relief appearance since 2024. Nashville had a bunch of rested arms that they need to get some action, but makes me wonder if they think Kuehner could be a candidate to help the Brewers' bullpen at some point. Especially with Zerpa potentially going down for a while...

The broadcast also mentioned a few nice plays by Jett at third, but the camera transitions missed them...🫠

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: · Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of LHP Brian Fitzpatrick from Nashville Sounds. · Milwaukee Brewers sent RF Luis Matos outright to Nashville Sounds. · SS Cristopher Acosta assigned to ACL Brewers. · RHP Luke Roupe assigned to ACL Brewers. · RHP Bryan Regalado assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · OF Alexander Frias assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · SS Tyler Rodriguez assigned to ACL Brewers from Wilson Warbirds. · RHP Dariel Jaquez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · RHP Johandry Ramirez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · SS Jonathan Rangel assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · SS Juan Martinez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · OF Kenny Fenelon assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · LHP Joan Pena assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Gold. · OF Brailyn Antunez assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. · RHP Diustin Mayorquin assigned to ACL Brewers from DSL Brewers Blue. Reminder: ACL play begins on Saturday. Game Action: Nashville pre-game media notes Nashville 7, Norfolk (Orioles) 4 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Williams Walks-Off Tides with Three-Run Homer in Thriller On a night where two big leaguers began their rehab assignments at Nashville, it was the future stars who shone the brightest. Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn began their rehab assignments in Nashville and made an immediate impact. In the first, Chourio walked, then aggressively took third on Vaughn’s single. Unfortunately, Jeferson Quero could only produce a shallow pop fly that resulted in Chourio being thrown out at the plate for a double play and the Sounds failed to score. In the third, Chourio once again led off with a walk. After a deep fly out from Vaughn, Quero connected with an RBI double into the left field corner. Chourio was running with the pitch and scored easily on the play, courtesy of the Nashville X account: Chourio looked patient at the dish and fast on the base paths in his five innings of play. Over his last 11 games, including his two doubles on Wednesday, Quero is batting .349/.362/.628 (.990 OPS). The Sounds added solo runs in sixth and seventh to take a 3-1 lead. Cooper Pratt, Brock Wilken and Eddys Leonard all came up with big hits to set up or drive in runs: Pratt was 2-for-3, with a walk, and two steals on the night. Wilken's double was a laser: To that point, the Sounds had successfully deployed a bullpen game, with Craig Yoho, Carlos Rodriguez, and Reiss Knehr combining to shut down Norfolk through the middle innings. However, in the top of the 9th inning, Easton McGee surrendered the lead on a two-run home run. The Sounds would not be denied victory. In the 9th, Quero doubled in the tying run: Then after an intentional walk to Luis Lara, Jett Williams lined an opposite field homerun to give the Sounds their first walk-off victory of the season: Nice to see a total team victory with just about everyone chipping in at the plate, on the base paths, and in the field. On a night where former bullpen mate Brian Fitzpatrick made his MLB debut in Milwaukee, the pitchers honored him with a resounding Johnny Wholestaff victory. The Sounds are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Thursday, with more major league talent on display when Coleman Crow and Robert Gasser will take the mound. Biloxi pre-game media notes Pensacola (Marlins) 12, Biloxi 4 Box Score O'Rae, Burke Extend Streaks, Shuckers Drop Game Two of Series to Blue Wahoos It was a rough night at the park for the Biloxi, who fell 12-4 to Pensacola after a late-inning surge by the home team. Despite the lopsided final score, The Shuckers wasted no time getting on the board, plating two runs in the top of the 1st inning. The offense turned free passes and stolen bases from Dylan O’Rae and Jesus Made to put pressure on the Pensacola defense. Damon Keith then fired one back up the middle to give Biloxi a quick 2-0 cushion, courtesy of the Biloxi X account: However, starter Tyson Hardin (4.2IP 6H 7R 6ER 2BB 6K) struggled to contain the Blue Wahoo's offense all night. In the first, Pensacola rallied for two runs on two hits, and an error by Made. In the second Pensacola added a solo home run to take the lead. The Shuckers used some small ball to manufacture a run in the fifth with a single from O’Rae and then three walks to force in a run. Pensacola then put the game away with a three-run rally in the fifth, and a five-run rally in the seventh. Sam Garcia and Anthony Flores each worked scoreless outings in relief, despite working around some traffic on the bases. Biloxi managed to scratch across one final run in the 9th thanks to a double by Matthew Wood, and then sac fly from Made, but it was far too little, too late. RHP Jaron DeBerry (2-2, 3.86 ERA) leads the Shuckers on the mound on Thursday. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Wisconsin was once again rained out on Wednesday, their sixth rainout of the month. They will attempt to play two on Thursday, with Wande Torres (1-0, 5.14 ERA) and Bryce Meccage (1-0, 2.93 ERA) the probable starters. Wednesday’s game notes show JD Thompson to make his professional debut on Saturday. Wilson pre-game media notes Wilson 5, Salem (Red Sox) 1 Box Score Late Rally Propels Warbirds to Victory The Warbirds played one of their better games of the season on Wednesday morning. Not since the opening series of the season had Wilson won a game by more than three runs or held an opponent under two runs scored. The three extra base hits for the Warbirds were their most in a week and snapped a stretch of 17 consecutive singles by the team. Jarrette Bonet (6IP 2H 0R 0ER 1BB 2K) pitched well enough to earn the win, but the Wilson offense laid dormant until late in the game. The Warbirds snuck out to a 1-0 lead on a passed ball in the first. Bonet would make that run hold up until he exited after tossing 74 pitches. It was the second consecutive six-inning outing for the undrafted 20-year-old who now sports a 3.09 ERA in 23.1IP this season. Bonet gave way to Tanner Perry (2IP 1H 1R 1ER 2BB 2K) who escaped a threat in the top of the seventh when the leadoff man walked, stole second, and then advanced to third on a passed ball. Perry was able to wiggle off the hook by retiring the next three men in order to hold the one-run lead. However, the next inning Perry allowed the game-tying home run on the first pitch of the 8th. That’s when the Warbirds offense finally woke up. Frederi Montero responded instantly with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the 8th. Filippo Di Turi followed with a one out triple and scored on a sac fly. After three consecutive walks to load the bases, Jeremy Ebel would put the game out of reach with a two-run single to make it 5-1 Wilson. Ebel, who had a triple earlier in the game, is warming up with a .268/.444/.366 (.810 OPS) over his last 12 games. Handelfry Encarnacion was on base three times (a single and two walks). Jadyn Fielder drew three walks and added one of three Wilson steals. Jose Anderson struck out four times and now 47 strikeouts in 86 at-bats this season. Andrew Healy (0-0, 13.50 ERA), the 2025 9th round draft pick from Duke will take the mound for Wilson on Thursday. Looking ahead to the weekend, Jacob Morrison is listed as Saturday’s probable starting pitcher. That would mark the professional debut for the 3rd round pick out of Coastal Carolina from last year. 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Antunez has been posting all sorts of videos on IG of him smashing the ball in the AZ games this spring. Excited to see what kind of progress he will make in ACL play

Filippo Di Turi has a .200/.321/.288 in 700 ABs in the Carolina League. How much more time will he get?

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers sent OF Jackson Chourio on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. Milwaukee Brewers sent 1B Andrew Vaughn on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. RHP Cameron Wagoner assigned to Biloxi Shuckers from ACL Brewers. Biloxi Shuckers activated RHP Nick Merkel from the 7-day injured list. Biloxi Shuckers placed RHP Patricio Aquino on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 25, 2026 LHP J.D. Thompson assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from ACL Brewers. SS Luiyin Alastre assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Wilson Warbirds. RHP Jacob Morrison assigned to Wilson Warbirds from ACL Brewers. Wilson Warbirds released OF Demetrio Nadal. C Luis Corobo assigned to ACL Brewers from Wilson Warbirds. C Kevin Garcia assigned to Wilson Warbirds from ACL Brewers. RHP Ayendy Bravo assigned to ACL Brewers from Wilson Warbirds. A lot of players assigned to the ACL Brewers as Complex League is set to begin on Saturday. 2025 2nd and 3rd round picks Thompson and Morrison have been given their first professional assignments. Game Action: Nashville vs Norfolk (Orioles) was postponed and will be replayed as part of a double header on Thursday. It sounds like we will see the rehabbing Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn for five innings each on Wednesday as they look to get game ready this week. Biloxi pre-game media notes Biloxi 7, Pensacola (Marlins) 2 Box Score As always, you are encouraged to read the official round-up from the team’s site: Five Unanswered Runs Aid Shuckers in Beatdown of Blue Wahoos The Shuckers beat the Blue Wahoos for the fifth time in seven games in April behind Bishop Letson’s best start of the season. Letson (5IP 3H 1R 1ER 1BB 6K) set season highs for innings and strikeouts, while issuing a season low one free pass. Letson’s performance set the tone for the Shuckers staff that struck out 14 Wahoos while walking just two. Check out one of Letson’s strikeouts and a sword via the Biloxi X account: The teams swapped runs in the third inning, with an RBI ground out by Blake Burke opening the scoring. Burke then put the Shuckers ahead in the sixth with his eighth home run of the season: Pensacola tied the game with a home run off reliever Jesus Broca (2IP 1H 1R 1ER 0BB 4K), which was the only blemish on his ledger en route to earning the win. In the eighth inning, the Shuckers broke the game open. First, Damon Keith blasted his third homer of the season: Keith, who only came to Brewers’ system via trade on March 27, has been impressive with a .348/.444/.674 line in 52 plate appearances this month. The Shuckers then added to the lead via a pair of walks, a pair of singles, and a pair of wild pitches. Jheremy Vargas, in his first action in four days, drove in a run on one of his two singles to make it 6-2. Eduardo Garcia added an RBI single in the 9th to close the scoring for the night. Dasan Brown was on base three times and Dylan O’Rae added a double and walk for the Shuckers, who improved to 12-10 on the season. Top prospect Jesus Made was 0 for 5 and now has just one hit in his last 19 at-bats. Tyson Hardin (0-1 6.19 ERA) will look to follow Letson and post a strong start in game two of the series on Wednesday. Wisconsin pre-game media notes Quad Cities (Royals) 14, Wisconsin 7 Box Score River Bandits Outslug Wisconsin - Quad Cities scores in seven of nine innings for 14-7 win Tuesday night’s series opener in Appleton was perhaps even uglier than the score suggests. The Rattlers’ run prevention unit did not work a solitary 1-2-3 inning, allowing runs in seven frames. In total, the Wisconsin pitchers issued 10 walks, 13 hits, and one HBP. The defense also committed three errors. A lot of crooked numbers in the Rattlers' pitching box score, so no need to recap them all here. Ethan Dorchies (3.1IP 6H 4R 4ER 3BB 3K) started and took his third loss of the season. The Rattlers' offense had been red hot with 26 home runs in the month of April. However, the big bats were held in check, and the rest of the offense managed just six hits despite scoring seven runs. Quad Cities was able to quiet the top four batters in the order. Reigning Midwest League Player of the Week Braylon Payne was hitless in five at-bats. Marco Dinges, Josh Adamczewski and Eric Bitonti also were held hitless in 12 at-bats with a combined six strikeouts. Before the game got out of hand, Juan Baez produced an RBI double. Luis Castillo drove in two runs on the night, including this chopper down the left field line. The newly promoted Luiyin Alastre drove in his first two runs at the level on this play that was generously ruled a double. All in all, you know it was a pretty tough night when the lone highlight (lowlight?) on the official Rattlers X account was a beer cup pyramid that was built during the Rattlers’ late game rally: Stop me if you heard this before, but there looks to be some inclement weather in store for the Rattlers the next couple of days. Weather permitting, Wande Torres (1-0, 5.14 ERA) will take the mound on Wednesday. The first place Rattlers will look to improve on their home record, as they are just 4-4 at Neuroscience Group Field. Wilson pre-game media notes Salem (Red Sox) 6, Wilson 0 Box Score Wilson Shutout by Salem in Series Opener A tough night in Wilson as the Warbirds were shutout 6-0 and managed just three hits (all singles) on offense. Second baseman Luis Lameda was on base twice with a single and a walk. Lameda’s .342 average and .878 OPS really stick out among the Wilson lineup that regularly features seven or eight hitters with sub .200 averages. Right hander Enderson Mercado started on the mound for Wilson and continued his tough start to the season. Mercado (4.2IP 4H 4R 4ER 3BB 4K) has allowed four or more runs in four of his five appearances this season. Peyton Niksch (2.1IP 1H 0R 0BB 1K) worked clean for his fifth consecutive appearance without an earned run allowed. Garrett Hodges struck out two in his one inning of relief. Wilson has the early first pitch on Wednesday (10AM CT) when RHP Jarette Bonet (1-1, 4.15 ERA) will toe the rubber in game two of the series. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

Image courtesy of © Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Nashville Sounds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jett Williams #3, Cooper Pratt #4, Jeferson Quero #7, Luis Lara #11, Luke Adams #13, Brock Wilken #15 Nashville’s offense had been a one‑man show early, but this week marked the first signs of the lineup starting to resemble a real AAA group. Lara leads the club in hits, runs, home runs, steals, and OPS. Lara continued to mash this week with three homers and an OPS over 1.100. Lara had a 116 wRC+ in the pitcher-friendly Southern League last season, but no one expected the power output to show up so suddenly and consistently this season. Lara has made a compelling early case as the organization’s top all-around outfield prospect in the first month of play. However, this week the Sounds started to show signs that some of the other touted prospects’ bats are waking up, scoring 43 runs in seven games. Quero paced the team with 10 hits (four doubles and two homers) and seven RBI in six games. Quero consistently impacted the ball hard all week. As a result, he raised his season average 82 points, from .185 to .267. You can check out Quero’s bomb from Saturday here. Quero wasn’t the only player getting off the I‑80 express this week. Both Pratt and Williams finished the weekend strong, pushing their season averages above the Mendoza Line. Elevated to the leadoff position for the weekend, Pratt had six hits in four games, including his first triple and first home run at AAA. Williams slipped down in the order and responded nicely with seven hits (six singles, one homer). Wilken’s season-long slash line still looks pretty gruesome (.161/.303/.276), but he started to elevate the ball a bit more (52.7% fly-ball rate) on his way to collecting hits in six of seven games last week. Wilken also had his first AAA triple. Biloxi Shuckers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Jesus Made #1, Blake Burke #14 After a torrid start to the season, Made showed that he is, in fact, human after all, in going 5-for-25 (.550 OPS) for the week. After a three-hit day on Thursday, the Brewers’ top prospect scuffled over the weekend. He went 1-for-14, with the lone hit coming on a late double Saturday. Made did drive in four and add four stolen bases, and now sports a season-long line of .295/.398/.489. Burke had another strong week, though he has just one home run in his last 14 games. On Wednesday, the Shuckers were down to their last out when Burke came up clutch with a laser to right field to tie the game. The Shuckers then went on to win in the 10th. On Sunday, Burke came up just short of his 8th home run of the season, and settled for a stand-up triple instead. One player that was absent from all the pre-season Brewers’ prospects rankings was second baseman Dylan O’Rae. O’Rae continued his hot start to the season, reaching base 10 times (seven hits, three walks) and also stole eight bases. On Wednesday, O’Rae set a Biloxi record with five stolen bases: O’Rae has a .410 BABIP through 21 games, so it remains to be seen if he can sustain his .338/.453/.455 line. But for now, it’s been a really pleasant surprise to see O’Rae performing so well atop the Shuckers’ lineup after he missed the 2025 season. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Luis Pena #2, Andrew Fischer #8, Marco Dinges #10, Josh Adamczewski #12, Braylon Payne #16 The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ offense continues to be the squad to watch in the Brewers’ system and potentially all of minor league baseball. Through 19 games, the Rattlers lead the Midwest League in wins (13), home runs (26), and OPS (.860). They also rank second in runs scored (123). They might also lead the league in time spent admiring moon shots as Payne and Dinges in particular took their time in styling a few of their bombs this week. The back-to-back-to-back homer barrage on Thursday seemed to leave the Fort Wayne crowd and outfielders in awe. The season-long individual leaderboard in the Midwest League is littered with Rattlers. Payne (1.288), Adamczewski (1.239), and Dinges (1.135) are all in the top five in the league in OPS. Pena, who hasn’t played after losing consciousness in the dugout on Wednesday, ranks 10th at .974. Payne led the charge in what is sure to be a “Player of the Week” performance with four home runs in five games. For the week, Payne posted a ludicrous .450/.542/1.150 line (1.642 OPS). He added eight runs, seven RBI, and two steals while setting the tone atop the Rattlers’ lineup. It’s thrilling to think what a future Brewers outfield of Jackson Chourio, Lara, and Payne could look like in the not-too-distant future. Dinges wasn’t too far off Payne’s absurd ratios, going 9-for-19 with two home runs and a team-high eight RBI for the week. That was good for a .474/.583/.895 line for the week. Clearly, Midwest League pitchers want no part of Dinges, as he added five walks and now has a higher walk rate (23%) than strikeout rate (20%) on the season. Adamczewski came into the week with a team-high five home runs, but did not connect on any long balls this week. He did match Dinges with a team-high 14 times on base (eight hits and six walks), and like Dinges, he’s walked more than he’s struck out this season (22.8% versus 17.5%). After his WBC showcase, Fischer entered the season as one of the Brewers’ more buzz-worthy prospects, but so far this season, he has been overshadowed by his teammates. Fischer hit three homers of his own this week, including his first professional two-homer game. Fischer (10 K in 5 games this week) will need to cut down on the strikeouts (35.5% season-long K rate) going forward. Finally, two other Rattler players who are just outside of Brewer Fanatic’s Top 20, but on most other top 30 lists deserve some recognition as well. 2025 seventh-round pick Josiah Ragsdale had an .888 OPS for the week, with five hits, four walks and some stellar defense. 2023 third-round pick Eric Bitonti connected on his second homer of the season, to bolster his .794 OPS for the week. Wilson Warbirds’ Prospects in Brewer Fanatic Top 20 Prospects: Brady Ebel #19 With so many of the system’s top prospects graduating from the Carolina Mudcats last season, the inaugural Wilson Warbirds roster was always going to be light on star power. There are a few names worth tracking and hopefully a few more will emerge as the season draws on. Ebel, a comp pick in last year’s draft, showed some promising signs this week, collecting five hits (two doubles), four walks, and two steals in five games. First baseman Frederi Montero led the Warbirds with eight hits and a .982 OPS for the week. Montero also hit one of the two Wilson home runs for the week. a{text-decoration:none;color:#464feb}tr th,tr td{border:1px solid #e6e6e6}tr th{background-color:#f5f5f5} That’ll do it for this week’s trip around the farm. We’ll be back next week to see who’s heating up, who’s adjusting, and who’s forcing their way into the conversation. Sound off in the comments with your biggest takeaways or any prospects you want us to keep a closer eye on. View full article

As noted by Jim, Leonard hasn't played on the dirt all season other than 3 errors in 3 games at 2B. Would like to see him get some infield reps in before he debuts in the MLB, but tough to get him action on the left side In Nashville with Jett and Pratt there. Great work as always Jim. Hope to see Luke Adams back soon. Sour note, but good detail on Luis Corobo and other Wilson substitutions.