PHOENIX: The Milwaukee Brewers’ roster is loaded with young talent, which has generated a lot of excitement this spring.
The Brewers have right-hand pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who has demonstrated the ability to reach 100 mph on his fastball, strong-armed catcher Jeferson Quero, infielder Tyler Black, who is also getting reps in the outfield, and outfielder Jackson Chourio, who is MLB.com’s No. 2-ranked prospect.
It makes sense why supporters of the Brewers are thrilled with the team’s youth programme.
But, this does not indicate that a player’s development will stop or that he cannot make a significant contribution to a major league team simply because he is old enough to rent a car.
The 28-year-old right-hand pitcher Janson Junk, the 28-year-old first baseman Jake Bauers, and the 26-year-old infielder Oliver Dunn are just a few of the organization’s late bloomers that have Brewers manager Pat Murphy excited. All three of those players have the potential to have an impact on Milwaukee this season.
“It’s strange that at 27 years old, when you’re still learning the game, you can’t be a prospect?” Murphy enquired. “You know, a lot of guys learn how to play the game at a high level when they’re 26 or 27 by making a few minor modifications.
“Justin Turner wasn’t the same person all the time.”
Murphy is right. Before making a breakthrough and winning the NLCS MVP, 29-year-old Turner, who is currently in Toronto and a two-time All-Star, was with the Dodgers, his third team.
