Milwaukee Brewers Top 10 Prospects Post Trade Deadline

#2 Lewis Brinson (AAA Colorado Springs) / Preseason Rank – 2 (Tex)

Brinson was acquired in the trade which sent Jonathan Lucroy and Jeremy Jeffress to the Rangers. His raw tools are part of why the Rangers drafted him 29th overall in 2012. He still has some mechanics to work on, but it won’t be too long before he’s playing in Miller Park.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 60 | Overall: 55

#3 Corey Ray (A Adv. Brevard County Manatees) / Preseason Rank: NR

Corey Ray is ranked as one of the top position prospects in 2016, and in June became the highest draft pick in Louisville history when he was taken in the number five slot by the Milwaukee Brewers. He’s been impressive so far posting the following stat fine so far with the Manatees 

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55   Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS BRV 30 125 11 29 6 1 1 9 8 27 4 .232 .279

#4 Josh Hader (AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox) / Preseason Rank: 4

Hader has been playing superb this season, well enough to be promoted from Biloxi to Colorado Springs, and then was selected for the All-Star Futures Game. There has been some concern about his ability to remain as a starter, but the more that Hader pitches, the less that concern becomes.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 55

#5 Luis Ortiz (7-Day DL) / Preseason Rank: 5 (Tex)

Ortiz was the second prospect acquired in the Lucroy/Jeffress trade and was on pace to be in the Rangers starting rotation in 2017. His health has been a constant issue since he was a high school senior, but if he can stay healthy Ortiz has already shown that he can be a number two starter in the big leagues.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55 | Overall: 55

#6 Phil Bickford (A Adv BC Manatees) / Preseason Rank : 3 (SF)

Bickford was acquired in the trade which sent Will Smith to the Bay Area, Bickford has made it known his desire to be in a starting rotation, but scouts along with times of overthrowing show that he might be better suited in the bullpen as a relief pitcher or as a closer.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55 | Overall: 55

#7 Trent Clark (Temporary Inactive List) / Preseason Rank: 5

After strong outings in the AZL and Pioneer Rookie Leagues Clark’s 2016 has been hampered by injuries and setbacks. He’s made two trips to the DL, as well he’s injured his hamstring. If he can get back on track, he no doubt can be an outfielder, although all indicators are that he wants to play in centerfield.

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 45 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55

#8 Brett Phillips (AA Biloxi Shuckers) / Preseason Rank 2

In his return to the AA level, Phillips has struggled, resulting in his drop from the #2 overall prospect to the #8 prospect. His biggest worry is his arm, but there’s no doubt about his raw batting power.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 70 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55

#9 Gilbert Lara (ROK Helena Brewers)

From the MLBPipeline:

Lara stands out most for his offensive potential. He combines physical strength and bat speed to generate plus raw power from the right side of the plate, though his swing does involve considerable effort, and he tends to get too stiff when he tries to juice the ball. The Brewers want him to isolate and get better use of his hands, which they believe will be the key to unlocking his natural hitting ability and power. With enough contact, he should clear plenty of fences in his pro career. Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

#10 Isan Diaz (A Timber Rattlers) / Preseason Rank : 11

From MLBPipeline:

A left-handed hitter, Diaz’s combination of plus bat speed and strong bat-to-ball skills enables him to make hard contact and drive the ball with authority across the whole field. He tweaked his swing last offseason in order to create more leverage through the hitting zone, and the adjustment allowed him to tap into his impressive raw power in games more consistently. While the approach is advanced for his age, and he’s not afraid to take a walk, Diaz did a better job of being more selectively aggressive last year in his sophomore campaign. Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55| Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50