Grading the Milwaukee Brewers first round picks from the last five years

2021 - INF Tyler Black, 33rd overall (Comp A pick)

Speaking of on base machines, the Brewers 100% got another one of those, though primarily on the infield this time, when it came to Tyler Black out of Wright State University in Ohio. The Canadian native had a whopping .468 on base percentage in three college seasons.

Black had his ascent through the system delayed early when he missed several games due to injury in 2022, mostly due to a fractured scapula, and was limited to 64 games which all ended up being at the High-A level. All that did was set the stage for his 2023 season.

The following year, Black was outstanding. In 123 games across Double-A and Triple-A, he would slash .284/.417/.513 with 18 homers and a whopping 55 stolen bases. It wouldn't end up earning him a call up that season, but fans figured that wouldn't be too far down the road.

Black has once again performed extremely well at Triple-A in 2024 but now has gotten a taste of the majors as well, hitting .235 with a .610 OPS in 12 games. Unfortunately, his stints at the MLB level have been short due to competition at his primary positions, first base and third base.

The Brewers have just recently started working Black into the outfield down in Nashville, which could eventually increase his opportunities in Milwaukee, but until then he may have to continue biding his time in the minors. He doesn't have much left to prove there, though, and appears to be part of the future for the Brewers in some capacity. Grade: A-