If first impressions count for anything, then Logan Henderson is going to have one heck of a run for the Brewers.

The 23-year-old righthander dazzled in his initial starts for Milwaukee, spread over two separate callups. Henderson struck out at least six batters while allowing two or fewer runs in his first four MLB starts, becoming the second pitcher since 1901 to accomplish that.

The Brewers optioned him back to Triple-A Nashville when Jose Quintana returned from the injured list on June 1. But after logging a 1.71 ERA with 29 strikeouts and six walks in 21 innings, Henderson will definitely be back.

“The kid has been so good,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “The kid’s a delight to have around.”

A 2021 fourth-round pick out of McLennan JC in Texas, Henderson battled injuries early in his pro career only to grab a major foothold in 2024 when he advanced from High-A Wisconsin to Double-A Biloxi before finishing at Nashville.

The Brewers added Henderson to their 40-man roster in November. He made his MLB debut in a home start on April 20 this year.

Henderson employs a five-pitch mix that leans heavily on a rising four-seam fastball and changeup combo that has helped him generate an elite strikeout rate of nearly 36%.

And he managed to succeed as an extreme flyball pitcher and with a fastball that averages just 93 mph.

Considering his age, injury history and value as a likely member of future Milwaukee rotations, Henderson is being kept on an innings limit this season. His career high was the 81.1 he logged last year.

Thus he understands the nature of moving up and down from Milwaukee to Nashville.

“There’s always progress to be made, and I’m going to be critical of myself after every outing,” Henderson said. “I feel like there’s a lot that I could do better. But I feel like when I’ve needed to make big pitches in big moments, I have.”

MICROBREWS

— As the calendar turned to June, Double-A Biloxi third baseman Brock Wilken was leading the Southern League with 12 home runs. He was just five shy of tying his career high of 17 set last season in fewer than half the number of games.

With an acute need at the hot corner in Milwaukee, the Brewers no doubt are keeping a close eye on Wilken’s progress. If he can continue to improve his contact rate, Wilken might well earn himself a shot at the major leagues within the next nine to 12 months.

— Marco Dinges, a fourth-round pick out of Florida State last year, was promoted to High-A Wisconsin after slashing .353/.500/.576 with three homers and 27 RBIs in 26 games for Low-A Carolina.

Alternating time between catcher and DH, Dinges possesses a plus throwing arm as well as an advanced approach at the plate—a skill set that could keep him a fast-mover in the system as well as get him on the prospect radar.