Cory Sparks

David Hamilton was part of a complex trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox heading into this season. In that deal, the Brewers received Hamilton, Shane Drohan, and one of the better starters in MLB this year in Kyle Harrison. In this video, fresh off his little league three-run home run, we'll dive into what makes Hamilton special and how he can positively impact Pat Murphy's squad going forward. View full video

Image courtesy of © David Banks-Imagn Images David Hamilton just broke out in the Milwaukee Brewers’ three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. This is somebody with a unique but beneficial skillset, so today, we’ll dive into what kind of role he could play for Pat Murphy’s squad when he’s at his best. Background Real quickly, I want to recognize that Hamilton was one of three players the Brewers got from the Red Sox in a trade heading into the 2026 season, all of whom seem to have worked out. Kyle Harrison looks like one of the best southpaws in all of baseball, Shane Drohan has turned into a dynamite relief option, and Hamilton got a Little League home run and had his way on the North Side of Chicago this past week. Hamilton was originally an 8th-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, but the Brewers shipped him to the Red Sox back in late 2021. As we've talked about all spring, they got him back on the eve of spring training to provide depth on the infield, but also because they really believe in his number-one trait and its utility. Game-Wrecking Speed Let’s talk about what he’s best at, which is utilizing his pure speed. The guy is in the top five percent among all major-league baserunners when it comes to sprint speed. On his hits spray chart, a lot of the baseballs he’s hit have been either in or around the infield, meaning he’s using that blistering speed to leg out some on-base appearances that others simply cannot manage. His nine bunt hits easily leads the league. This is somebody who makes opportunities for himself. Look no further than his stolen base numbers. Hamilton has 10 stolen bases already this season, and he’s only played in 39 contests, many of them either as a sub or before being replaced himself. As expected, he's pacing toward what would be 50-plus steals in full playing time. Even in a day and age where the pitch clock, disengagement limits and larger bases exist, that is very impressive. Launch Angle May Not Matter Hamilton’s launch angle is actually as low as it’s been in his four-year major-league career, currently sitting at 12°. Typically, I’d say that’s a bad thing. Plenty of players who hit for power want that perfect combination of high exit velocity and a steep launch angle. In Hamilton’s case, it’s actually alright to root for the opposite. If he’s not barrelling the ball a ton, you don’t want to see the ball up in the air, because if someone catches it, then speed is irrelevant. Seeing this former Red Sox speedster essentially slap the ball around on the ground could work, considering he has such blistering speed. It's good to be wary of this as a general approach, but for Hamilton, there's value in hitting ground balls—especially if it means reducing swing-and-miss. Walk, Walk, Walk Some More So far, it sounds like a Milwaukee Brewer right? Hamilton has played multiple positions, he’s a blur of a baserunner, and it doesn’t stop there. Let’s talk about that approach. The 28-year-old University of Texas alumnus has an 11.5% walk rate. That's well above the league average, nestled in the top 27 percent among all major leaguers. Right there with that stat is another favorable sign of a great contact hitter: Hamilton doesn’t whiff a whole lot. He has an 18.9% whiff rate, which puts him in the top 21% of hitters. Slightly High Strikeout Rate Now, considering that he isn’t a power hitter, is there anything else in Hamilton’s game that could use some adjustments? Well, the strikeout rate is just a tad above average. Hamilton is coming up empty about 20 percent of the time. Obviously, this one is pretty self-explanatory, but it’s tough to put that speed to work if those K rates are spiking. Right now, it isn't too concerning, but the dearth of power applies lots of pressure to be an in-play maven who finds ways on base frequently. Hamilton should continue working on that, as well as shoring up his defense on the left side of the infield. If he does, he's likely to keep finding ample playing time for Murphy, who loves his speed at the bottom of the lineup card. View full article

Tyson Hardin is getting some much-deserved attention after turning in a seven-inning shutout performance for his Triple-A debut with the Nashville Sounds. In this video, we will break down the Milwaukee Brewers' 15th-ranked pitching prospect's arsenal, his pro-level command, and one key improvement that could lead to his big league debut. View full video

Image courtesy of © Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers' pitching lab strikes again. Stop me if you’ve heard that one before. Mere months after they traded for Kyle Harrison in a deal that involved Caleb Durbin and the rest of this team’s former third base depth chart, they've watched the young left-hander emerge as a vital part of their starting rotation. Today, we’ll explain what Harrison is doing so well. Building The Background While he’s relatively young (just 24 years old), the Brewers are Harrison’s third MLB team already. He started his major-league career with the San Francisco Giants, who picked him in the 3rd round in 2020, went to the Red Sox last June in the Rafael Devers trade, and then was flipped to Milwaukee just months later. So far in his career, he’s been solid, but there are a few metrics that Harrison has improved in that have led to what could be a career year in 2026. Let’s dive in. Getting Players To Chase First, the strikeout rate. Harrison is striking out 29.2% of the hitters he faces. In four years, the lefty’s previous career high was 24.4%, set just last year. Right there with it, his chase rate and whiff rate are in the top quartile of the league, with a very impressive K-per-9 mark for a starting pitcher. What could be leading to this spike in strikeouts? Harrison’s out-of-zone pitch percentage has actually gone up a couple of ticks, but the opposing swing rate is up, and his out-of-zone swing percentage is up. This means now, more than ever, the southpaw is throwing pitches that look appetizing off the hand but end up being not-so-great decisions for the opposing hitter. Jumping Ahead In The Count Another metric that has led to higher strikeout percentages (and more success, overall) is a simple one, but it’s one that the Brewers pitchers are great at hammering home. His first-pitch strike percentage is at 70, which is 9.4 percentage points better than last year. The dance that pitchers and hitters do is mainly dictated by count leverage, and if you’re up 0-1 70% of the time, it usually spells advantage to the pitcher. Harrison simply has command of his pitches more than ever, and once he’s able to get that leverage, hitters get into defensive mode and have to try and fight off anything close. Minimizing Hard Hit Rate Another metric to keep an eye on is hard-hit rate, because even the best pitchers are going to give up contact, and Harrison passes the eye test there, too. The former Giant is allowing a hard-hit ball just 30.1% of the time, putting him in the top 12% among all big-league pitchers. His offspeed stuff is much nastier in the past, thanks to a new grip on the changeup, a new position on the rubber, and a change to his arm angle. The bottom line is this: the Brewers have done it again. We’re starting to see some of the dividends with Brandon Sproat as well, but the left-handed Harrison already looks like he's living up to the prospect hype he garnered just a few short years ago. View full article

These three Milwaukee Brewers hitters mashed against Chicago Cubs pitching in 2025. Brice Turang led all Brewers batters with 16 hits, Andrew Vaughn had some clutch home runs to lift Milwaukee over Chicago, and William Contreras drew a team-best 10 walks in last year's rivalry showdowns while possessing a cannon of an arm to start this year. View full video

The Brewers' top prospect, Jesus Made, is now baseball's top prospect. With Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle both graduating to the majors, the 19-year-old phenom out of the Dominican Republic is now the most highly touted prospect in Major League Baseball. In this video, we'll dive into each of his tools and unearth what makes Made so special. View full video

The Milwaukee Brewers' 8th-ranked prospect, Andrew Fischer, is tearing the cover off the ball in 2026. His OPS lives above .900, he's among his respective league leaders in home runs, and the confidence is already there. What does he need to polish, and when will he break into the big leagues? We answer those questions in this breakdown video. View full video

The Brewers got Shane Drohan in exchange for Caleb Durbin and the rest of the team's third base depth chart at the time. What does the former Red Sox prospect look like now that he has made his big league debut? The early numbers are promising, showing a varied pitch arsenal and ability to bury the ball for a high groundball rate. View full video

With Brandon Woodruff suffering a classic case of dead arm before exiting a game, it's time to go over possible replacement options for the veteran right-handed pitcher. In this video, we will walk through the possibilities that Logan Henderson, Shane Drohan, Robert Gasser, or a bullpen game structure takes over the spot of Woodruff in his absence. View full video

Luis Lara is the Brewers' 11th-ranked prospect per our rankings. In this video, we will go over his speed, promising power spike, and what he needs to do to take the next step in his professional baseball career. Enjoy! View full video

Brandon Sproat has had a start to forget. The 25-year-old has an earned run average north of 10 and an 0-1 record in his short time as a member of the MIlwaukee Brewers so far. Today, we'll dive into why Sproat is struggling and what the key return piece in the Freddy Peralta trade needs to do to excel in 2026. View full video

Luis Lara, Blake Burke, and Jesus Made are all having a remarkable start to their 2026 MiLB seasons. Lara has been known for flashing his glove, but the bat is coming around. Burke is on an absurd home run pace through the first week and a half of play. Made just continues to drop jaws, with his two-triple performance last week being the latest superb example. Here is a breakdown of these three up-and-coming Brewers. Enjoy! View full video

Cooper Pratt is the Milwaukee Brewers no. 4 prospect, and he is surging towards Triple-A after a full season with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. In this video, we give an overview of his arm strength and a fielding tool that earned him a minor league Gold Glove. We also look at his odds of breaking into the parent club in 2026. View full video