Pipeline Inbox: Brewers Prospects and Impending Call-ups
With the MLB playoffs just around the corner, let’s dive into pressing questions regarding Brewers prospects and their potential impact.
Brewers’ Shortstop Wealth
The Brewers boast an impressive trio of shortstop prospects: Made, Peña, and Pratt. Appearing on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list (No. 5, No. 16, and No. 51 respectively), Made is seen as the standout due to his potential offensive impact.
Made’s Impressive Performance
At just 18 years old, Made has shown remarkable skills, including exceptional swing decisions and contact consistency. His current stats reflect a .285/.383/.418 batting line with 39 extra-base hits and 45 stolen bases across 108 games. With his power expected to develop, he has significant 30-30 potential.
Pratt’s Defensive Strength
Among these prospects, Pratt excels defensively, solidifying his place at shortstop if he can maintain his batting capable of success. If so, Made might transition to third base, drawing comparisons to José Ramírez. Meanwhile, Peña has versatility, potentially shifting to second base or center field as needed.
Potential Impact Players for the Playoffs
While the Brewers have these prospects, they may not see immediate playoff action. For contenders, other candidates like Cubs’ Owen Caissie and Cardinals’ Rainiel Rodriguez might offer playoff contributions, provided they continue their strong performance.
Challenges for Other Prospects
Some players, like Phillies’ Andrew Painter, face challenges in consistency and may not be called up for the postseason. On the flip side, Raineil Rodriguez, drafted by the Cardinals, offers a batting average of .302 with 30 homers, but his defensive skills require further development.
The Guardians’ Hopefuls
In the Guardians’ system, Kahlil Watson has shown encouraging progress, improving his game since a trade. Despite previous challenges, he is displaying potential as a viable big leaguer, although his teammate Chase DeLauter struggles with injuries which hinder his development. Overall, each team’s prospects are developing at different paces, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
