Former everyday Brewers outfielder continues to bounce around the league

Just a few years ago, in 2023, Milwaukee Brewers fans were buzzing about outfielder Joey Wiemer. The former top prospect and fourth-round pick electrified the state; mullet cuts were offered at the ballpark, and it felt as if the hard-swinging right-hander’s ceiling was sky-high.

However, the game moves quickly, and pitchers adjusted. Wiemer’s power potential was overshadowed by rising strikeout issues, while prospects like Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, and Jackson Chourio were rapidly approaching from behind. As a result, the Brewers moved him in 2024 to strengthen their pitching staff, trading him to a division rival, the Cincinnati Reds, in exchange for Frankie Montas at the trade deadline.

From there, Wiemer has become something of a journeyman, moving quickly between organizations. He was a central piece in the Kansas City Royals and Reds' offseason trade ahead of the 2025 season, which sent Brady Singer to Cincinnati and Jonathan India to Kansas City. The Royals designated him for assignment in August last year, and the Miami Marlins quickly claimed him off waivers.

More recently, Wiemer was designated for assignment by the Marlins ahead of the tender deadline and was subsequently traded to the San Francisco Giants, marking his fifth organization since the 2024 season.

Former Milwaukee Brewers centerfielder and top prospect, Joey Wiemer, continues to bounce around the league

For Wiemer, his power and ability to draw walks remain his standout tools, though strikeouts continue to be a concern. While the raw power has always been evident, a low batting average and frequent punchouts have consistently limited his ceiling.

Across 180 career MLB games, Wiemer has posted a .205/.279/.359 slash line, with most of his opportunities coming during his time with the Brewers. In the minors, he’s demonstrated a stronger ability to draw walks, but batting average and strikeout issues have persisted.

Wiemer’s journey illustrates both the potential and the challenges that come with power-hitting outfielders. While his ability to get on base and hit for power keeps him on teams’ radars, consistent contact remains a hurdle. With the Giants, he will have another opportunity to refine his approach, which may be necessary given Oracle Park’s reputation as being a pitcher-friendly ballpark.