Don’t sleep on this Brewers prospect being a factor in team’s 2025 plans

In case it hasn't become obvious yet, the Milwaukee Brewers made out like bandits in the 2023 MLB Draft class. The organization took Brock Wilken, who's still a work in progress but comes with a boatload of raw power with their first-round pick and will soon begin to reap the benefits of that selection.

Then there's another corner infielder Mike Boeve, who the club drafted in the second round. The 22-year-old doesn't have anywhere close to the same amount of pop as Wilken does, but his hit tool is infinitely better.

The 2024 campaign was Boeve's first full one as a professional after a three year college campaign at Nebraska-Omaha. He had previously appeared in 28 games at the tail end of last year, but this season was his first full go-round. Reviewing the Brew's No. 7 prospect wound up making it into 79 contest in what ultimately was an injury-shortened season, but the numbers he put up in that time speak for themselves.

Mike Boeve is a Brewers prospect worth knowing

All told, Boeve recorded 24 extra-base hits (15 doubles, three triples, six home runs) with 36 runs driven in and 44 more scored. His .338 average and .886 OPS were well above-average, too, and he kept his strikeouts down around 17 percent in Double-A, which is no small feat since today's game is full of high-strikeout players.

Despite the fact that he has not appeared in a game above Double-A, there's a legitimate chance that Boeve could play his way into the Brewers' 2025 plans if he can keep this offensive tear alive. He's a high-contact player with a very strong eye and sense of plate discipline, which really isn't something you can teach. His high baseball IQ will surely help him on his ascent up the organizational ladder.

With Willy Adames most likely departing via free agency and Tyler Black being largely position-less, there's going to be at least one spot open around the Brewers' infield in the upcoming season. Boeve will not crack the Opening Day roster with a spot locked down, but a summer promotion is not the craziest thought in the world. He primarily plays the infield corners while also logging some time at second base, so that versatility may be on full display come mid-season of 2025.

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