Matt Breen

I wouldn't be shocked if there is another trade or two yet tonight. Teams looking at Willis or another of QBs looking to get back up in the draft.

The biggest surprise with the Walker selection was that Lloyd was still there. Some people were worried about Dean's size - so I can see passing on him. But Lloyd is seen as a three-down guy - just like Walker. Still, whatever works for the team. You pick who you like.

Sounds good. Let's add Wyatt at #28.

Walker had been rising in mocks. I liked Lloyd best - but so be it. He’s our guy.

Never expected Johnson to drop.

Just a weird draft. Fun as hell.

That would be nice

Whoa. Kenyon Green already gone.

Lloyd Would be nice value

Can’t believe Hamilton is still there

WR run even earlier than predicted

Olave or Williams?

Yeah. Surprised he’s the first WR taken

I know someone who did some baseball related news stuff, and he'd be texting sources left and right during trade time and draft and stuff. Some people reply, some don't. Some of these people have really good relationships with coaches/admin people or whomever. It's rarely a 'xyz is going to happen' - but hints. And let's face it - some of the insider people love the attention. It's something they rarely get - so they play along. As I said, they rarely reveal anything straight up - but there's a little dance that goes on - enough to give someone a story and enough to make the source feel valuable.

If Williams isn't hurt in his final game, he's probably the top WR in the draft. He'd just be a huge downfield weapon. I doubt very much he drops to us - but if he does - as you note - it would probably end up being a great value.

The mocks are all over the place - which is fine. Nothing against what all these people do. But it just shows how wild it's going to be.

I'm seeing a bit of speculation that the Packers will move up if they can. The guy most people say they will target is Garret Wilson. #22 and one of our 2nd rounders would probably get us up to #10-13 - depending on which 2nd rounder.

FWIW, Tony Pauline said the Packers love Burks. He's got them taking him at #22.

Short bursts in success (or failure) really caused a lot of swing in prospect momentum. - Wiemer's rise from #38 to #2 is pretty incredible - much of it based on his incredible finish at A+ ball. He would definitely have been a Top 25 player based on his numbers at Carolina, but his stats in Appleton were awesome. It really put him into the sights of the fans (aka voters). - Zamora and Valerie both had nice leaps in the rankings after finishing strong last season. - Joe Gray rose big last time - and dropped quite a bit - after a mediocre finish.

Thanks to everyone for participating in the latest version of our Top 25 Prospect Poll. Sorry I was a bit late getting this put together. If you see any errors, please shoot me a message and I'll correct. 
Here are some numbers: Exited Top 25: Korry Howell (traded), David Hamilton (traded), Alex Binelas (traded), Jake Cousins (graduated), Justin Bullock (dropped), Tristen Lutz (dropped) Newcomers: Wiemer (all the way to #2!), Hendry Mendez, Carlos Rodriguez (re-entry), Max Lazar (re-entry), Ernesto Martinez, Logan Henderson Number of ballots: 28 Number of players on ballots: 61 Mr. Irrelevant (1 vote, 1 point): Alejandro Marte, Carlos Rodriguez (pitcher) Likeliest to graduate by end of the year: Ashby

#1 (+2) Aaron Ashby, LHSP, age 23, Milwaukee 691 points (20 1st place votes) - 28 of 28 ballots Ashby can enjoy the top prospect slot until our next poll - but after that, he is gone as he has firmly worked his way onto the big league roster. He sports a deadly fastball/slider combo, but will need to continue to work on his control if he wants to be a rotation fixture. #2 (new) Joey Wiemer, OF, age 23, AA Biloxi 638 points (3 1st place votes) - 28 of 28 ballots Wiemer burst onto the scene with a huge run in Wisconsin (A+) last year - hitting .336 with 14 HR in just 38 games. There's so much to like: speed, power, great hair. Should be one of the system's most exciting players to watch in 2022. #3 (-2) Garrett Mitchell, OF, age 23, AA Biloxi 615 points (3 1st place votes) - 28 of 28 ballots The Brewers top pick in 2020 crushed high A pitching last year, but struggled at AA. Mitchell has blazing speed, but needs to improve his hit tool to unlock his considerable talents. #4 (+2) Sal Frelick, OF, Age 22, A+ Wisconsin 579 points - 28 of 28 ballots Frelick tore up low A ball last year (.437 BA) - then crashed on his promotion to Wisconsin (.167). Frelick probably won't ever mash a lot of HRs, but he projects to hit for high average, play good defense, and be a terror on the bases. #5 (-3) Ethan Small, LHSP, age 25, AAA Nashville 560 points - 28 of 28 ballots The only thing left for Small is his chance with the Brewers. He has been successful at every stop in the minors. The only thing holding him back has been some minor injuries. Small will need to lower his walk rate if he wants to succeed at the major league level. #6 (-2) Brice Turang, SS, age 22, AAA Nashville 547 points - 27 of 28 ballots Turang's profile has changed little since Milwaukee drafted him. He gets on base, plays a good SS, but lacks power. Still, he profiles as solid - if unspectacular - starter in the majors. With Adames entrenched at SS in Milwaukee, the question will be where he gets his chance in the big leagues. #7 (-2) Hedbert Perez, OF, Age 19, A- Carolina 508 points (2 1st place votes) - 28 of 28 ballots Perez has struggled above Rookie ball, and his minuscule walk rate (less than 4%) is concerning. But he is very young, and his power bat offers a ton of excitement and potential. #8 (+2) Jeferson Quero, C, age 19, A- Carolina 476 points - 27 of 28 ballots Hit for average? Check. Advanced defender? Check. Plays a difficult position? Check. Only 19 years old? Wow! Quero has emerged as one of the most intriguing prospects in the Brewer system due to his youth, all around skillset, and ability to play a position that is often hard to develop. #9 (+6) Freddy Zamora, SS, age 23, AA Biloxi 432 points - 23 of 27 ballots Zamora fell off many people's radar last summer when he began the year with lackluster numbers. But we can't forget that Zamora essentially missed two years of baseball (injury followed by COVID season). But once he got back into the groove, he was great - finishing the season with a .300 BA. Zamora's lack of power limits his upside, but he is athletic and plays good defense - which means he should find his way to the big leagues at some point. #10 (+1) Tyler Black, 2B, Age 21, AA Biloxi 414 points - 27 of 28 ballots One of the best college hitters in 2021, Black, who is Canadien, has buoyed his numbers by taking a high number of walks. He should get on base at a high clip - but his lack of defensive versatility will likely limit his ability to be a utility player. #11 (+5) Felix Valerio, 2B, age 21, AA Biloxi 374 points - 28 of 28 ballots If Valerio was 4-5 inches taller, he'd be a top 100 prospect. But he is not (only 5'7"), which limits his physical upside. No matter, Valerio has gotten people to notice him due to his ability to hit and walk (.300+ BA, .400 OBP), plus his outstanding contact skills (more walks than strikeouts). Valerie is limited to playing 2B - so he will need keep hitting. #12 (+9) Jackson Chourio, CF, age 18 339 points - 26 of 28 ballots One of the top international players in 2020, Chourio had an excellent debut in the DSL. Scouts love his tall, projectable frame. Initially signed as a SS, his future lies in CF. Exciting young man who has the potential to be a 5-tool player. #13 (-5) Mario Feliciano, C, age 23, AAA Nashville 311 points - 28 of 28 ballots Feliciano’s ranking continue to drop after injuries limited him in 2021. The big question for Feliciano is if he can rise to the level of being a legitimate major league catcher. If not, there's some concern his bat isn't good enough to play at 1B or the OF (which would be his likely destination). 2022 will be an important year for the once heralded prospect. #14 (-5) Antoine Kelly, LHP, age 22, A+ Wisconsin 303 points - 24 of 28 ballots Injuries scuttled Kelly's 2021, but look for a reboot in 2022. The man has some of the best raw stuff in the Brewers’ system - so don't be surprised if he shoots up the rankings of future prospect lists. #15 (-8) Joe Gray, Jr., OF, age 22, A+ Wisconsin 298 points - 27 of 28 ballots Gray broke out big early last year by pounding Low A pitching, but came back to earth at High A ball. He still strikes out at an alarming rate, but the man's speed/power combination was tantalizing to see. Brewer fans would just love to see Gray put it all together for a full year. #16 (-3) Eduardo Garcia, SS, age 20, A- Carolina 267 points - 25 of 28 ballots Garcia is no longer a teenage phenom. Injuries and COVID have limited his development, but he still possesses excellent defensive skills, which alone could carry him to the majors. But Garcia is still a raw talent - and his bat will need to develop if he is to be more than a utility player. #17 (-5) Zavier Warren, UTL, age 23, A+ Wisconsin 236 points - 25 of 27 ballots Warren projects as a switch hitting, super utility player. He is a solid, all-around hitter - showing a little bit of everything at the plate. It's not sexy - but the skillset could make him a very valuable major league player. #18 (+6) Abner Uribe, RHP, age 21, AA Biloxi 234 points - 23 of 28 ballots Uribe throws smoke. He averaged 99mph on his fastball last year, which makes him very intriguing. Going forward, Uribe will need to work on his control as he simply walks too many batters. If he can harness his pitches, he could be a devastating reliever. Note: Uribe recently underwent knee surgery, and will miss the 2022 season. #19 (new) Hendry Mendez, OF, age 18, A- Carolina 189 points - 23 of 28 ballots Mendez is a very young, raw talent who has shown outstanding ability to make contact. He is tall, and it is believed he will develop power as he matures. He will be fun to watch going forward. #20 (+3) Russell Smith, LHP, age 23, A+ Wisconsin 138 points - 19 of 28 ballots The Brewers #2 pick in this year’s draft out of TCU, Smith did not play in 2021. He is a tall guy with a reputation for a good fastball and excellent command. #21 (-1) Dylan File, RHP, age 25, AAA Nashville 106 points - 16 of 28 ballots File missed most of 2021 with a fractured elbow, and struggled on his return. But we'll chalk up last year to getting back in the swing of things - and look towards File's earlier success. He does not sport any loud tools, but File has displayed outstanding command of his pitches. If that skill returns - he should find his way to Milwaukee. #22 (re-entry) Carlos Rodriguez, OF, age 21, A+ Wisconsin 100 points - 17 of 28 ballots Rodriguez is a high contact/speed guy with almost no power. While he has hit for high averages in the minors, but things get tougher for guys like Rodriguez as they move up the professional league ladder. Unless he develops as a hitter, he profiles as a reserve outfielder. #23 (re-entry) Max Lazar, RHP, age 22, A+ Wisconsin 83 points - 15 of 28 ballots After the 2019 season, Lazar looked like an interesting strike throwing reliever/starter (only 15 walks versus 119k in 85 IP) who lived on his excellent changeup. However, COVID and Tommy John surgery pretty much wiped out the last two years. He will likely need some time to shake off the rust - so patience is required in 2022. #24 (new) Ernesto Martinez, 1B, age 22, A+ Wisconsin 80 points - 9 of 27 ballots A big man (6'6"/250lbs), Martinez has put up solid, but not elite, hitting numbers. He hits pretty good, takes a decent share of walks, shows some power. And he has demonstrated good speed as well (30 SB in 2021 in just 79 games). But for a guy who will likely be limited to 1B or DH, he'll need to grow as a hitter to provide real value. #25 (new) Logan Henderson, RHP, age 20 52 points - 7 of 27 ballots Henderson joined Milwaukee after being a JuCo standout (169k in 98 IP) in 2021. He's not a big guy, so there's not a lot of projection in Henderson. However, the club likes his arsenal - which is highlighted by his changeup. Henderson was held out after the draft due to a heavy college workload. The Rest Alec Bettinger - 44 points Taylor Floyd - 40 Weston Wilson - 37 Victor Castanda - 36 Thomas Dillard - 32 Gabe Holt - 32 Luke Barker - 29 Ashton McGee - 28 Justin Bullock - 26 Jheremy Vargas - 26 Corey Ray - 24 Darrien Miller - 21 Noah Zavolas - 17 Johan Barrios - 17 Carlos Luna - 16 Tristen Lutz - 14 Justin Topa - 12 Micah Bello - 10 Clayton Andrews - 9 Jesus Chirinos - 7 Zack Brown - 7 Noah Campbell - 6 Eduarqui Fernandez - 6 Jhonny Severino - 6 Luis Medina - 5 Jason Alexander - 4 Israel Puello - 3 Cam Robinson - 3 Jolon Zhao - 2 Alexander Cornielle - 2 Quinton Low - 2 Lucas Erceg - 2 James Meeker - 2 Alejandro Marte - 1 Carlos Rodriguez (pitcher) - 1 All ages are as of 4/26/2022 Voting thread.

'Sauce' is just a great nickname.

A little - but not too bad. Thankfully, most people included extra prospects in their lists. Hayden Cantrelle popped up on one or two lists. Howell was on a lot - probably a quarter or so. Just had to be careful when entering the votes. All good.

They will be up within 24 hours.

A combo of Dax Hill/Karlaftis/Jones/Wyatt/Cline would be pretty sweet in my book. Or even a OL such as Kenyon Green or Zion Johnson would be a nice addition. Penning as well - but I'm guessing he's off the board for us. The big thing is that there's a lot of quality talent that should be there for us. We all know WR is an area of need - but let's not force ourselves to pick one if there's other - better - selections on the board.