To make sure I’m not only bringing bad news over here… Here’s an overlay of a breaking ball and high fastball that combined to form Frank Cairone’s first strikeout in Low-A
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Won’t go back and grab the video of it, but Luis Peña appeared to potentially break his ankle stealing third base in Biloxi. Ankle was put in an air cast and he was carted off, wiping away tears…
New observations are up on Patreon. Focused on the newbies in the system. Some Bo Naylor changes, and the pro debuts of Sawyer Strosnider, Kyle Jones and Carsten Sabathia III. Video showing all of Strosnider’s hits from the first week is attached. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · last mo.Some new observations are out on Patreon Focused on: - Brailyn Antunez’s insanely hot start in Low-A (all 5 HR in the video) - Luis Peña suddenly underrated? - Wande Torres breakout? - Alexander Mercedes another interesting DSL LHP to know Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Some new observations are out on Patreon Focused on: - Brailyn Antunez’s insanely hot start in Low-A (all 5 HR in the video) - Luis Peña suddenly underrated? - Wande Torres breakout? - Alexander Mercedes another interesting DSL LHP to know Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Brewers prospects raconteur @smichaelis234.bsky.social joined me on tonight's @rotowire.bsky.social pod to recap the Brewers' trade deadline and our favorite remaining hitting prospects in this loaded system! 🎧 pod.link/838315493/ep... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEFj...
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Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhile everyone pre-pre-pre-prepares to be upset about the Brewers deadline, I did a full update on my Top 100 in the system over the last couple weeks, adding in draft picks and making some big moves up and down. I'll have blurbs on each player on Patreon in the next couple days.
While everyone pre-pre-pre-prepares to be upset about the Brewers deadline, I did a full update on my Top 100 in the system over the last couple weeks, adding in draft picks and making some big moves up and down. I'll have blurbs on each player on Patreon in the next couple days.
July observations are out on the Backfield Brew Patreon I focused on Leanders Matos, Daniel Dickinson, Diustin Mayorquin and Raymond Sarmiento this time around. Below is some video of all 9 strikeouts Mayorquin has recorded since he was promoted to Low-A. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Deep dives on 13-20 (those that signed) are up on Patreon! 4 prep players and CC’s son! Some video below (courtesy of Perfect Game and PBR) of 17th rounder, Chance Ruby, hitting a few bombs on the circuit last year. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoDeep dives on the 9th-12th rounders are up on Patreon! All college pitchers with some really interesting traits. I attached some video of 5 full sequences leading to strikeouts from 12th rounder Marcus Kruzan's start against Northwestern. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Bit of a surprise here, but Maiorana signed for $230,800 Really talented arm already up to 96 MPH with a 3000 RPM sweeper
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoNo Knaak signing, and Carson Hart for $380k means the most the Brewers could offer any of the 14-16 round picks remaining is $235,875. We will see if that is enough to get any of them done. My guess is that Havard is the one they might still have a shot to sign.
No Knaak signing, and Carson Hart for $380k means the most the Brewers could offer any of the 14-16 round picks remaining is $235,875. We will see if that is enough to get any of them done. My guess is that Havard is the one they might still have a shot to sign.
JR Radcliffe@jrradcliffe.bsky.social · 2mo agoBad development for the Brewers: Fifth-rounder Aidan Knaak appears set to return to Clemson, meaning the Brewers lose the player and the $425,400 slot bonus that goes with him. Not sure anyone saw that coming. www.theclemsoninsider.com/2026/07/27/m...
Ep 98 VFBC. @enricopalazzo.bsky.social & I joined by @smichaelis234.bsky.social of @brewerfanatic.com talking 26' Draft class, Marlins & Mets series', Ortiz, McCullers, Mitchell, Rockies & Giants series'. #Brewers Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0LSe... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Deep dives on the 9th-12th rounders are up on Patreon! All college pitchers with some really interesting traits. I attached some video of 5 full sequences leading to strikeouts from 12th rounder Marcus Kruzan's start against Northwestern. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Deep dives on the 7th and 8th rounders are up on Patreon. These are focused on a couple prep picks in Grant Hill and Kellan Tom. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoRd 5 & 6 deep dive is up on Patreon now. Focused on Aidan Knaak & Ryan Oshinskie. Two filthy changeups between them. Despite rehabbing TJS right now, I rank Oshinskie a bit higher than Knaak, due to better non-CH secondaries, but both are interesting profiles. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Alexander Frias crushed a left v left grand slam earlier tonight
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Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoRd 5 & 6 deep dive is up on Patreon now. Focused on Aidan Knaak & Ryan Oshinskie. Two filthy changeups between them. Despite rehabbing TJS right now, I rank Oshinskie a bit higher than Knaak, due to better non-CH secondaries, but both are interesting profiles. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Rd 5 & 6 deep dive is up on Patreon now. Focused on Aidan Knaak & Ryan Oshinskie. Two filthy changeups between them. Despite rehabbing TJS right now, I rank Oshinskie a bit higher than Knaak, due to better non-CH secondaries, but both are interesting profiles. Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe Rd 3/4 deep dive on Jones/Garcia is up on Patreon. It’s in the post, but I think there’s a very real chance Julian Garcia winds up being the best player in the class. The more I look into this pick, the more I love it. Video from Garcia’s 14 K, CGSO in the CA Southern Section Championship
Always a delight when @smichaelis234.bsky.social joins Microbrew, this time for a healthy dose of Brewers draft chatter, and got some bonus Lance McCullers trade talk out of the deal. Plus, yes, some minor-league discussion at the end. audioboom.com/posts/892880...
The Brewers make a trade for pitching and breaking down the 2026 draft with Spencer Michaelis (07.16.2026)
Spencer Michaelis of Brewer Fanatic and Backfield Brew joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Brewers' 2026 draft, from top pick Brady Ebel and second-round pick Sawyer Strosnider to the sleepers ...
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The Rd 3/4 deep dive on Jones/Garcia is up on Patreon. It’s in the post, but I think there’s a very real chance Julian Garcia winds up being the best player in the class. The more I look into this pick, the more I love it. Video from Garcia’s 14 K, CGSO in the CA Southern Section Championship
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoA deep dive on Trey Ebel and Sawyer Strosnider is up on Patreon! 3rd & 4th rounders, Kyle Jones & Julian Garcia, are coming soon. Then I'll keep making my way through the draft, hopefully with an idea of who is/isn't signing by the time I start to get to 11-20 Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
A deep dive on Trey Ebel and Sawyer Strosnider is up on Patreon! 3rd & 4th rounders, Kyle Jones & Julian Garcia, are coming soon. Then I'll keep making my way through the draft, hopefully with an idea of who is/isn't signing by the time I start to get to 11-20 Link: www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
Deep Dive on the Brewers Rd 1 & 2 Picks | Backfield Brew
I'll get into it more, but if you told me the Brewers left these first two picks with Trey Ebel and Sawyer Strosnider I would have felt pret
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Thread on Day 2 picks so far: Some recent video from Aidan Knaak here. 4FB and CH are very interesting, changeup is probably plus. SL/CV have decent shapes but doesn’t spin them super well. He had a down year this year, I’d assume the Brewers are viewing this as an interesting buy-low
Still 11/18 fits available (2/7 picked were Brewers' picks) as we head into Day 2 in a few minutes. I am assuming Archer Horn is heading to college now, though. Some other names I like as potential Brewers fits, and just players I am generally a fan of, beyond those in the post.
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 3mo agoThe MLB Draft is less than two weeks away, and on Patreon I just put up a post breaking down 18 players that I think are good fits for the Brewers in this draft, with the range I think they'll go in, and write-ups and video for all of them. ($) www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
I love the Julian Garcia pick. 4S has good carry and life and velo was popping 97 a year removed from TJS. Only 18.3 yrs old. CH is the best secondary for me, but the CV is pretty intriguing too and sharpened up as the season went on. Could be a legit 3 pitch mix.
Kyle Jones is a really good athlete (70 runner most likely) with the potential for plus center field defense. The bat is a question mark. If they can get the hit tool to average or better he gets pretty interesting. He has some feel for getting the ball in the air to his pull side.
2/2 on fits with these first two picks. Just in the opposite order of what I would have expected!
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 2mo agoThis post is now free for everyone by the way. But here’s my write-up on Trey Ebel as a fit for the Brewers
This post is now free for everyone by the way. But here’s my write-up on Trey Ebel as a fit for the Brewers
Spencer Michaelis@smichaelis234.bsky.social · 3mo agoThe MLB Draft is less than two weeks away, and on Patreon I just put up a post breaking down 18 players that I think are good fits for the Brewers in this draft, with the range I think they'll go in, and write-ups and video for all of them. ($) www.patreon.com/BackfieldBre...
I’ll be doing my best to post thoughts on all Brewers’ picks on here. However, if you are interested in an immediate reaction, I’ll be joining the guys on this live stream to discuss each Brewers pick today. It’ll be a great stream to follow along with in general, so be sure to check it out!
JD Cameron@jdcameron.bsky.social · 3mo agoWe're two weeks out from day one of the 2026 MLB Draft. Join @destinationtheshow.bsky.social, we'll be streaming throughout day one. Any shares appreciated. 07.11.26 at 11:30 am CT #MNTwins www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOrR...
My first MLB Draft big board is now complete, here is my Top 100 Link to the spreadsheet below. You can view the player cards for tools + a short blurb on a lot of players. T150 all have both. The "Full Rankings" tab will show all 350ish I have ranked and who does/doesn't have reports/tool grades.
Discussed Luis Lara a couple weeks ago when he signed the extension with @smichaelis234.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/891472...
Emergency podcast: Brewers sign Luis Lara to extension and play an all-time wacky game (06.10.2026)
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For the first time since a frightening car crash threatened far more than his baseball career, Frank Cairone spoke publicly about his road back. It’s a story that’s nothing short of remarkable. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
The remarkable comeback story of Brewers prospect Frank Cairone
In January, Frank Cairone was hospitalized for a month by a serious car crash. Just six months later, he's back pitching in games.
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