Braden Ramsey

Hello, everyone! I wanted to comment today and apologize for the errors regarding the recent collegiate outfielders the team has drafted. A series of unfortunate events led to me being on a phone call for my main job as this pick was announced. Once that wrapped up, I wound up overlooking the 2021 draft class, and just flat-out forgot that Strosnider was picked, in my haste to put a bow/conclusion on things. That paragraph has since been updated with accurate information. I hold myself to a high standard. I believe the work I've produced for my other publications -- including fellow Diamond Centric sites -- reflects that standard. I missed the mark on this article; I won't miss it on any future pieces. Thank you all for reading/engaging with Diamond Centric!

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Julian Garcia at pick No. 130 in the 2026 MLB Draft. Garcia is a right-handed pitcher out of St. John Bosco High School. The slot value for the pick is $585,700. Garcia was ranked No. 118 overall on our MLB Draft Consensus Board. Here's what Jamie Cameron, curator of our MLB Draft Consensus Board, said about Garcia: "Garcia is a Long Beach State commit playing for nationally ranked St. John Bosco in California. After having TJ surgery a year ago, he's put together a strong spring, playing alongside fellow 2026 draft prospect James Clark. Garcia has an electric one-two punch. It's a fastball up to 97 mph that he's been able to hold velocity on deeper into his starts in 2026. It plays well at the top of the strike zone thanks to 17-19 inches of IVB. It's complimented by a hammer curveball, a 60 offering producing spin rates north of 3,000 rpms that's been a bit a huge whiff inducer for him. Garcia has also shown feel for a changeup with some tumble and fade, hinting at a potentially tough three-pitch mix for hitters to face. His injury history raises some questions, but the arm talent is real, and the college commitment should be easy to navigate if a pro organization feels convinced enough of Garcia's profile." Garcia potentially finding his way into Milwaukee’s pitching lab is nightmare fuel for the Brewers’ NL Central rivals. His main two-pitch mix (the fastball-curveball combination) is dynamic and could be enough on its own for him to eventually reach the majors. What really stands out with Garcia, though, is his starting potential. The changeup doesn’t currently play as well as his other pitches, but there may be no better place for him to develop that pitch (or others that the organization suggests) than Milwaukee. MLB.com’s scouting overview of Garcia lauds him for two things: the “advanced” command of his fastball and curveball, and simultaneously “maintaining composure” while pitching with a “bulldog mentality.” The ingredients are there; the Brewers just have to find the right recipe to make the final dish pop. Their track record has to have the front office licking its chops. What do you think of the pick? Add your thoughts in the comments! View full article

Image courtesy of © Cyndi Chambers / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers selected Kyle Jones at pick No. 102 in the 2026 MLB Draft. Jones is a right-handed-hitting outfielder from the University of Florida. The slot value for the 102nd pick is $770,600. Jones was ranked No. 111 overall on our MLB Draft Consensus Board. In 2026, Jones slashed .317/.417/.478 with six home runs, 46 RBI, and 17 stolen bases. Here's what Jamie Cameron, curator of our MLB Draft Consensus Board, said about Jones: "Jones had one of the better collegiate seasons in the country in 2024 for Stetson, before transferring to Florida ahead of his sophomore campaign. Unfortunately, hamstring and shoulder injuries slowed him down, and he missed most of the season. Back in the Gators lineup with consistency in 2026, he's been a steady late riser on industry boards. Offensively, there's a solid all-around profile here. Jones has good bat-to-ball skill, backed by a good approach and solid swing decisions during his plate appearances. While it's been more doubles and gap power than over-the-fence power, Jones has some projection in a frame that's listed at 6'3, 180 pounds. Jones has strong supplementary tools, too. He's an above-average to plus runner who takes solid routes in the outfield that should allow him a shot to stick in center as a pro. He ended 2026 with a .317/.418/.478 line with 6 home runs (23 XBH), a 12% walk rate, a 16.4% strikeout rate (105 wRC+), and 17 steals in 21 attempts." Milwaukee went with our No. 70 prospect in the first round, then our No. 19 prospect at in round two, making Jones the Brewers’ first choice that has gone approximately where he was projected. His base-running ability and defensive prowess give him a solid floor from which to build. Jones and Sawyer Strosnider (No. 66 overall pick, TCU) are the first collegiate outfielders Milwaukee has taken this early in a draft since Sal Frelick (Boston College) in 2021. What do you think of the pick? Add your thoughts in the comments! View full article