{"id":615701,"date":"2026-03-09T23:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T23:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/615701\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T23:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T23:29:35","slug":"25-pounds-bigger-stronger-brewers-jesus-made-impressed-in-first-mlb-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/615701\/","title":{"rendered":"25 pounds bigger, stronger, Brewers’ Jes\u00fas Made impressed in first MLB camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOENIX \u2013 Jes\u00fas Made<\/a> impressed the top brass of the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> during his time over on the big-league side this spring with his bat speed, raw power, maturity and baseball acumen. But there\u2019s one trait of Made\u2019s that stood out above all, impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a specimen,\u201d manager Pat Murphy said.<\/p>\n

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Made\u2019s physicality entering his second year<\/a> stateside was perhaps the biggest takeaway from his time in MLB camp, which came to an end March 9 when he was one of 12 players reassigned to the minor-league side<\/a>.\u00a0In 25 at-bats this spring, Made hit .320 with a .770 OPS and drove in six.<\/p>\n

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Brewers infielder Jes\u00fas Made sits in the dugout during a spring training game against the White Sox at American Family Fields of Phoenix.<\/p>\n

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 221 pounds, Made has a frame that is not only jarring for an 18-year-old but even more so when compared to how he looked when he would sporadically appear in Cactus League games just one year ago. Made has put on 27 pounds of muscle since last spring, when he was listed at 194 pounds on Class A Carolina\u2019s opening day roster.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI added some muscle for sure,\u201d said the broad-shouldered teenager. \u201cA lot of hard work. I don\u2019t know if I can tell you an exact amount that I was able to add on, but I think we added some for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Made\u2019s work with the same trainer he\u2019s had in the Dominican Republic since he was 11 paid off. One of the top prospects in baseball \u2013 FanGraphs lists him as the No. 2 prospect in the league and MLB Pipeline ranks him third \u2013 is still figuring out some of the nuances of the game at the plate and in the field, but showcased his high potential to the Brewers this spring.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s going to be a terrific player,\u201d Murphy said. \u201cHe\u2019s mature for his age as a person. He fits into the future, for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n

The most important lesson for Made was how to practice and prepare for games, which ratchets up to a whole new level in the majors.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s different,\u201d he said. \u201cThe game over here is a little bit quicker. Intense is the word I would use. Practice is a little more intense, more focused in everything, whether it\u2019s batting practice or base running drills. There\u2019s a heightened level of focus and intensity that goes into it because the game is quicker.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder\/outfielder Jett Williams (76) works with Nashville Sounds bench coach David Tufo, center, and infield coordinator Andrew Romine at third base during spring training workouts Saturday, February 14, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder\/outfielder Jett Williams (76) works with Nashville Sounds bench coach David Tufo, center, and infield coordinator Andrew Romine at third base during spring training workouts Saturday, February 14, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infeilder\/outfielder Greg Jones fields a ground ball during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brock Wilken throws to first during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luke Adams plays catch during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt throws to the ball during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tate Kuehner (78) throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts Sunday, February 15, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt fields a ground ball during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Luis Lara listens to a conversation among teammates during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jes\u00fas Made fields a ground ball during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jes\u00fas Made (86) stretches during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jes\u00fas Made, left, talks with outfielder Luis Lara during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Bishop Letson pitches to Milwaukee Brewers first base prospect Eric Bitonti during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Andrew Fischer hits during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Brewers third base prospect Andrew Fischer throws to first base during spring training workouts Sunday, February 15, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Josh Adamczewski walks along the dugout during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Brady Ebel signs an autograph for a fan during spring training workouts Sunday, February 15, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospects Brady Ebel, left, and Josh Adamczewski talk during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers first base prospect Eric Bitonti prepares two bat during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers first base prospect Eric Bitonti stands in the batters box during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Andrew Fischer watches the major leaguers practice during spring training workouts Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospects Bryce Meccage, left, and Tanner Perry walk onto the field during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena takes a throw in a double-play drill during spring training workouts Sunday, February 15, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Ma’Kale Holden throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts Saturday, February 14, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Made has a defensive future up the middle on the infield but showed in Cactus League games that still needs to work on his consistency in order to get the most out of his raw tools.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to work on my defense in particular,\u201d Made said. \u201cBut really I want to work on learning about the game in general. You never know when your moment is going to come, whenever they\u2019re going to call you up to the big leagues, so just doing everything I can to prepare myself and to be able to for that moment whenever it comes, not only with my defense but with the game is general.\u201d<\/p>\n

Could that time come in 2026? It\u2019s an outside shot at this point given Made will begin at Class AA Biloxi and figures to spend a significant chunk of the season there, but don\u2019t put anything past him. No matter what the exact date is for Made\u2019s debut in Milwaukee, it\u2019s not all that far down the road.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey told me I was going to be fortunate to be able to play this game for many years,\u201d Made said. \u201cAnd so to just keep working and continue to keep making little adjustments and little tweaks where I\u2019m able to, and just continue to improve my game to hopefully be in the big leagues soon.<\/p>\n

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