\n\tJett Williams<\/a> is another name whom many expected to feature this season, but some struggles and untimely injuries have kept him down. The latter has even put his season in jeopardy. While these two may have been front-runners entering the season, they’re by no means the only potential contributors in what remains a stacked farm system. Two other bat-first options could contribute offensively down the stretch.\n<\/p>\n \n\tLuke Adams is expected to return shortly, and his inertiatic approach at the plate continues to not just survive, but thrive as he rises through the levels. Pairing the third-lowest in-zone swing rate in Triple-A this season with an in-zone contact rate of 87.6% is a great place to begin. Adams knows what he wants in the at-bat and is willing to wait for it. When he gets it, he’s been able to capitalize.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n\tPairing strong exit velocities with a sky-high walk rate, a (somehow) reasonable strikeout rate, and the barrel control to elevate consistently has led to Adams being one of the strangest and most successful hitters in Triple-A this season.\n<\/p>\n \n\tWhen he does swing, the contact quality has been strong, and he addresses another need the Brewers may have: he can crush left-handers. While Adams has performed admirably regardless of platoon matchup, his 1.097 OPS against southpaws stands out for a Brewers team that ranks 19th with a 95 wRC+ against left-handed pitching this year. Certain players (like Brice Turang<\/a>, David Hamilton<\/a> and Christian Yelich<\/a>) have struggled against same-sided pitching, and Adams provides more versatility as a pinch-hit bat than someone like Gary S\u00e1nchez<\/a>. Adams can play a capable third base, and that’s where his value to this roster as a pinch-hitter would come into the fold. If he can hit the ground running to close out August, he may have a route to some playing time when rosters expand in September, especially if the Brewers are content with the versatility they have in their current 13-man position player corps.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThis is entirely predicated on one of two things happening: Yelich’s recent struggles worsen, or either Yelich or Jake Bauers<\/a> suffers an injury down the stretch. Outside of that, Burke would be a pinch-hitting option with extraordinary power, but the limited versatility would hurt his chances in September, and he would need those at-bats to push for an opportunity on a postseason roster. But let’s eschew reason for a short second and look closer.\n<\/p>\n \n\tBurke’s one weakness is his swing decisions. He chases too much, but his in-zone contact rates are above-average; that’s almost unheard-of for a hitter with Burke’s sheer thump. The postseason creates tension, and with tension come mistake pitches. If put in a position with a mistake, there might not be many hitters in the Brewers organization more likely to crush that pitch.\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n\tThe barrel rate, hard-hit rate and maximum exit velocities tell a story. If you hang it, Burke will bang it. In a situation where the Brewers want a bat in a pinch-hitting situation to make a difference, Burke could present the perfect option. He showed throughout college how comfortable he is under the bright lights in the biggest moments, and while he’s raw, there’s a world where this gamble makes sense for the Brewers.\n<\/p>\n \n\tAnyone else? I’m not sure about going much further down the list when it comes to potential impact players. Akil Baddoo<\/a> has shown some lively contact in Nashville and probably would have played with the Brewers at some point this year, if not for some untimely injuries. That being said, he also looks like a Quadruple-A player, with passable contact numbers and plate discipline in Triple-A but an inability to make enough contact at the highest level to access the power that drives his profile.\n<\/p>\n \n\tBo Naylor<\/a> has been more selective in the strike zone since joining the Brewers, adopting a more all-fields approach and reducing his strikeout rate in Triple-A. That being said, he would be the third catcher on the roster, behind both S\u00e1nchez and William Contreras<\/a>. There are also service-time considerations that may impact a potential call-up.\n<\/p>\n \n\tFor those looking toward Double-A Biloxi, it’s worth noting that Jes\u00fas Made<\/a> has run into an inevitable adjustment period in August, hitting .200\/.291\/.280 while striking out more than has been typical for him this season. He’s not a player the Brewers would want to rush under the best of circumstances, and it seems unlikely they would do so under these circumstances.\n<\/p>\n![\"image.png\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.png.64e0145cc5ff97cd82fcf519acdaaf0b.png\"\/)
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