Milwaukee Brewers: The 2016 draft class looks fantastic

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 19: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 19: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Braden Webb

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Braden Webb in the third round of the 2016 draft out of the University of South Carolina.

Webb started the 2018 season at High-A, but he ended the year at Double-A. Webb tossed 120 2/3 innings across two levels in 2018, and managed a 4.03 ERA. He struck out 128 and walked 66. Webb still has some development to accomplish, and it’s unclear that he’ll stick in the rotation, but he looks like a real prospect at this stage of his career.

He should start the 2019 season in Double-A. He won’t turn 24 until late April, and should reach Triple-A sooner rather than later.

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