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Milwaukee Brewers
NL Central
2025 record: 97-65 (1st)
MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Nashville Sounds
Double-A: Biloxi Shuckers
High-A: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Single-A: Wilson Warbirds
2025 End-Of-Season farm system rank: #1
Jeremy Mahy’s organization take from our 2025 End-Of-Season Farm System Rankings:
As a Cardinals fan, this one hurts more than a little. Not only have they made the playoffs five of the last six seasons, but they also have the number one farm system (according to five contributors). JacksonChourio, BriceTurang, SalFrelick, JacobMisiorowski and curent closer AbnerUribe are all home grown talent. Oh, and the next wave is coming. They are the class of the NL Central right now and if they have it their way that won’t change any time soon.
2026 International Signings: Diego Frontado, SS (Venezuela) $1.6M, Jose Rodriguez, SS (Venezuela) $1.5M, Ricki Moneys, SS (Dominican Republic) $1.15M. They’re not included in the Top 50 rankings below and will likely be slotted in upper Tier 5 and should show up in our next Brewers prospects update.
Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), David Gasper (@dgasper24) J.W. Mulpas (@CLEBoxscoreBeat), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.
Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact
Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2025
Tier 1
1. Jesús Made, SS, 18, Double-A
The Brewers have done it again with a superstar international prospect. Following Jackson Chourio’s path to the majors step for step so far, Made possesses five-tool upside at a premium position. It’s a plus hit tool with plus raw power, even though the power hasn’t fully translated to games yet. That’s not to mention the 47 bases he stole last year. He won’t turn 19 years old until May and will be in Double-A to start the year. He could arrive in Milwaukee in 2027. (@dgasper24)
2. Luis Peña, SS/2B, 19, High-A
Peña is a 5’8″, 185-pound infielder with a strong hit tool, top-end speed, and an average arm that likely limits him to second base in the majors. He swiped 44 bases in 2025 and showed impressive power growth with a 4+ mph jump in exit velocity. He excelled in Single-A (.308/.375/.469) but struggled after his promotion to High-A (.168/.220/.297). An extremely low .194 BABIP didn’t help matters. Peña may have worn down at the end of his first full pro season, hitting just .115 with no homers over his final 63 plate appearances. If he can sharpen his approach against more advanced pitching, his speed and emerging pop give him an exciting offensive outlook for dynasty owners. (@CLEBoxscoreBeat)
Tier 2
3. Jett Williams, SS/OF, 22, Triple-A
Williams was part of the return when the Brewers sent Freddy Peralta to the Mets this offseason. Williams returned to form last season after a wrist injury limited him in 2024. In 96 games at Double-A, he posted a slash line of .281/.390/.477 with 10 home runs and 32 stolen bases before earning a promotion to Triple-A. He combines plus-plus speed with great instincts on the basepaths with the versatility to play up the middle of the field defensively. His homeruns may top out at around 15, but when paired with 40 stolen base potential and premium OBP skills, that makes for a really good big league regular. (@JMahyfam)
4. Cooper Pratt, SS, 21, Double-A
Despite the lower surface numbers last year in the pitcher-friendly Southern League, reports were strong on Pratt. He cut his strikeout rate down to 15% and upped his walk rate to over 12%. Pratt still has more power in the tank to tap into to go along with his speed and bat-to-ball skills. He’s a great defender at short, but may ultimately end up at third base because of the sheer number of shortstops the Brewers have. (@dgasper24)
5. Brandon Sproat, RHP, 25, MLB
Sproat was the other piece of the afore-mentioned Peralta trade. Sproat was one of the breakout arms of 2024, cruising through three levels while finishing that season in Triple-A. Last season started a little rough, but he rebounded enough to pitch meaningful innings in New York, posting a 3.94 ERA in three September starts. He features a power arsenal with front of the rotation raw stuff, but his control/command gets away from him at times. As things stand today, Sproat looks to break camp as part of the Brewers rotation, and with his potential and their development team that trade could really pay off. (@JMahyfam)
6. Logan Henderson, RHP, 24, MLB
Henderson made an immediate impact in his 2025 MLB debut. He went 3-0 with a 1.78 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 25.1 innings. He’s known for his lower-slot delivery, elite changeup, and advanced command, making him one of the most deceptive young starters in baseball. He missed the final 51 games and all the playoffs last year with elbow inflammation and has dealt with minor elbow soreness again this spring. With the Brewers’ pitching depth, they can afford to be extra careful, but expect Henderson to join the rotation in the first half of 2026. His 33.3% strikeout rate and 8.1% walk rate last season make his current cost in fantasy a bargain if he can stay on the mound. (@CLEBoxscoreBeat)
7. Andrew Fischer, 3B, 21, High-A
Fischer is a physical left-handed power bat whose offensive approach and bat speed give him a clear middle-of-the-order profile. He swings with real intent but maintains strong strike-zone discipline, consistently drawing walks while keeping the swing-and-miss rate manageable thanks to solid pitch recognition. The swing naturally creates lift to the pull side, allowing his above-average to plus raw power to show up in games with home run impact as he continues to add strength. Defensively, he has spent time at third base but ultimately fits best at first base or even a corner outfield role a possible long-term home. With the combination of patience, contact ability, and power projection, Fischer profiles as a run-producing corner bat capable of anchoring the middle of a lineup if the power continues to translate consistently. (@ShaunKernahan)
8. Jeferson Quero, C, 23, Triple-A
A shoulder injury early in 2024 slowed what was Quero’s quick rise to the major leagues. A hamstring injury delayed his return to action in 2025. The bat certainly played once he returned, posted an .839 OPS, but the concern was his throwing arm had gone from elite to below-average. Luckily, this spring his pop times are back in the 1.9 second range. With his shoulder closer to its pre-injury self, there is hope he can reach his potential as an everyday starting catcher with power and All-Star upside. (@dgasper24)
Tier 3
9. Bishop Letson, RHP, 21, Double-A
10. Marco Dinges, C, 22, High-A
11. Luke Adams, 1B/3B, 21, Double-A
12. Josh Adamczewski, 2B, 20, High-A
13. Robert Gasser, LHP, 26, MLB
14. Braylon Payne, OF, 19, Single-A
15. Blake Burke, 1B, 22, Double-A
Letson has better stuff than his numbers indicate, his sinker/slider mix can flat overwhelm hitters. He did miss some time in 2025 with shoulder troubles which is something to monitor. Dinges has advanced plate discipline and contact skills evidenced by his 19% strikeout rate and 15.2% walk rate. His power is more doubles than over the fence currently but with a slight swing change that could change. Adams had already shown elite zone control and in 2025 his ISO jumped to .218 at the Double-A level, if the power gains hold, he could be a high-on-base corner bat with 15-20 home run pop. Adamczewski, drafted in the 15th round in 2023 as a prep infielder, has done nothing but hit no matter the level of competition he has faced. His swing is currently geared more for average than power, but the bat speed is there to project power gains. Gasser returned in July of last year from TJ surgery and looked good with his velocity intact and good command. Payne has elite athleticism, 70-grade speed, and a promising swing. His profile is one that the Brewers have had a strong track record in developing. After his promotion to Double-A last season, Burke saw both his batting average and slugging percentage increase. That isn’t supposed to happen when you face higher caliber pitching. (@JMahyfam)
Tier 4
16. Luis Lara, OF, 21, Double-A
17. Brock Wilken, 3B, 23, Double-A
18. Tyson Hardin, RHP, 24, Double-A
19. Brady Ebel, SS, 18, Single-A
20. JD Thompson, LHP, 22, College
21. Craig Yoho, RHP, 26, MLB
22. Bryce Meccage, RHP, 19, Single-A
23. Coleman Crow, RHP, 25, Triple-A
24. Eric Bitonti, 1B, 20, Single-A
Lara spent all of 2025 in Biloxi, slashing .257/.369/.343/.712 to go along with 44 SB. The MiLB gold glove winner should see Triple-A either to start the season or at some point by midseason. Wilken has been one of my favorites in this system since his performance in the 2024 Arizona Fall League HR Derby. 2026 is a huge year for Wilken as he’s spent time at Double-A the last three seasons. Hardin posted an exceptional 2.72 ERA in 96 innings across A+/AA in 2025. The 2024 12th rounder should be part of Biloxi’s rotation along with Letson, Deberry and Birchard. The Brewers selected Ebel 32nd overall in last summer’s MLB Draft. The shortstop out of Corona (CA) High School should be assigned to Single-A Wilson for his pro debut. Thompson, Milwaukee’s second rounder last year, comes with big expectations. He had a very successful 2024 summer on the Cape, and then struck out 122 in 90 innings for Vanderbilt in his third year with the Commodores. Yoho had some mixed results in his MLB time last year. He needs to cut down the walks if he’s going to be a factor in the bullpen (9.3 BB/9 in 8 appearances). Meccage got his first taste of pro ball in Single-A Carolina in 2025, posting 8.8 K/9 and 4.35 ERA in 19 starts. It’s been quite a journey for the 25-year-old Crow since being drafted by the Angels in the 28th round in 2019. He had TJS in 2023, pitched only nine innings in 2024 (Arizona Fall League), dealt with a hip injury and flexor strain in 2025, and now he’s hoping to stay healthy and pitch for Nashville this year. Bitonti, a 2023 third rounder, looks to contribute in the outfield for Wisconsin after time in Carolina the last two seasons. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
Tier 5
25. Ethan Dorchies, RHP, 19, Single-A
26. Brett Wichrowski, RHP, 23, Double-A
27. Mike Boeve, 1B, 23, Double-A
28. Josh Knoth, RHP, 20, Single-A
29. Manuel Rodriguez, RHP, 29, MLB
30. Frank Cairone, LHP, 18, High school
31. Tate Kuehner, LHP, 25, Triple-A
32. Tyler Black, OF/1B, 25, Triple-A
33. Brailyn Antunez, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
34. Jayden Dubanewicz, RHP, 19, Single-A
35. Jaron DeBerry, RHP, 23, Double-A
36. Handelfry Encarnacion, OF, 18, Single-A
37. Melvin Hernandez, RHP, 19, Single-A
38. Daniel Dickinson, 2B, 22, College
39. José Anderson, OF, 19, Single-A
40. Carlos Rodríguez, RHP, 24, MLB
41. Tyler Renz, RHP, 19, Single-A
42. Kenny Fenelon, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
43. K.C. Hunt, RHP, 25, Double-A
44. Jacob Morrison, RHP, 22, College
45. Ryan Birchard, RHP, 22, High-A
46. Filippo Di Turi, 3B/SS, 20, Single-A
47. Eduardo Garcia, OF/SS, 23, Double-A
48. Brian Fitzpatrick, LHP, 25, Triple-A
49. Dylan O’Rae, 2B/OF, 22, Injured (Double-A in 2024)
50. Griffin Tobias, RHP, 20, Single-A
Dorchies impressed in his 2025 debut, tossing 82 innings across Complex League and Single-A, with a very solid 2.74 ERA. 22-year-old Wichrowski has spent most of the last two years at Double-A, and hopes to make an impact in Nashville with an outside shot to get a call-up in 2026 or 2027. Boeve looks to split time at 1B in Biloxi with Burke, but needs to improve on his .239/.336/.341 slash. Milwaukee’s 2023 first round pick, Knoth, last pitched in 2024 for Single-A and missed all of 2025 from Tommy John surgery. If/when he’s back this year he should get some time with the Warbirds. Kuehner, Rodriguez and Shane Drohan, who just missed our Top 50 ranks, look to be SP depth in Nashville. Dubanewicz doesn’t punch out a lot of batters (7.0 K/9 in 2025), but had success as a 19-year-old across ACL/A ball. As mentioned in Tier 4, DeBerry looks to be part of the Double-A rotation, coming off a 2025 that saw him pitch across three levels. Dickinson comes out of LSU and looks to show his tools in the Wilson infield in 2026. He was the Brewers’ 6th round pick last year. Renz, 19, debuted in 2025 and threw 73.1 IP as an 18-year-old. After 54 innings in the Complex League he got into five games, 19.1 IP at Single-A and posted a 2.33 ERA and 9.8 K/9. Tobias, similarly to Renz, pitched across ACL/A and projects to spend some more time in Wilson to start 2026. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
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