While not loaded with blue chip prospects in the upper levels, I like the depth of the Brewers farm system. There’s a decent mix of high floor/low ceiling types, probable major league contributors, and high upside lottery tickets. And as you’ll see from my list, I absolutely loved the Brewers 2020 Draft.

1. Garrett Mitchell - Clear best prospect in the system in my eyes. Plus hit, run, and defense, with untapped power that may reach major league average. Has the look of a real deal lead off hitter.
2. Freddy Zamora - Missing 2020 with a torn ACL wasn’t as much of a development loss due to the pandemic. Very high defensive ceiling and already has shown good strike zone judgement and ability to work counts in the ACC. Good looking swing with room to grow into 20HR pop.
3. Brice Turang - Ranking based on pedigree and probable floor of major league utility player. Good glove, good base runner, and knows what he’s doing at the plate. He will need to show he can hit the ball with more authority in order for me to see a for sure regular but there is definitely time to do so.
4. Antoine Kelly - The only pitching prospect in the system who you can dream on becoming a front end starter, although he comes with a lot of risk. Will need to develop secondary offerings and better control but reports from fall camp are that he’s already begun making strides in those areas.
5. Mario Feliciano - Looks the part when he makes good contact, and when he does it goes a long way. Swings and misses a lot and most likely won’t be more than an average defensive catcher at best. Still, the bat potential alone is enough to place him here.
6. Tristen Lutz - Through slow starts, mid-season streaks, and late season fades, has shown flashes of becoming a power hitting RF with the arm to match. Moves pretty well for a bigger guy. Needs to keep the light on all season.
7. Hedbert Perez - I don’t like ranking kids without an at-bat so high but this is not a very top heavy system and there could not be more glowing reports about him. For some reason, I’m concerned that he’s already more maxed out than your average teenager but his base of tools and acumen should allow him to climb the ladder either way.
8. Ethan Small - Not as high on Small as most but could not bring myself to place him any lower than this due to his high probability of being a contributor to the big league club at some point in the next couple years. Without adding a couple ticks of velocity, his low ceiling prevents me from placing him any higher.
9. Zavier Warren - Fun prospect with real baseball athleticism. Great bat control and a real chance to stick at catcher with enough reps. Looking forward to seeing the strides he makes in his first full season.
10. Aaron Ashby - Top ten based on stuff and production up through the mid-minors, although his control has room for improvement and he looks a lot like a reliever to me.
11. Luis Medina - A swing both effortless and mighty. I’m really excited to see what Medina can show over the next few years. I have visions of the best lefty power bat off the farm since Prince Fielder.
12. Eduardo Garcia - Good glove with good plate discipline. Needs much more strength in his swing but he’s young and his other tools give him decent floor for a teenager, if there is such a thing.
13. Micah Bello - Plus speed, plus defense, plus arm. Has a good idea at the plate but seems stuck between being two different hitters. If he can start driving the ball more consistently without selling out to do it, he can have a breakout season.
14. Dylan File - Best command in the system. Was already an overachiever type who I would not have bet against making it to the show anyway, and is apparently now sitting 93-95mph. Expect to see him in Milwaukee in 2021.
15. Jeferson Quero - Defensive catcher who has already shown vast improvement with the bat, per reports. Had to rank him this high for that alone at such a young age.
16. Nick Bennett - Bulldog lefty who knows how to pitch. Strong understanding and command of his arsenal. Potential fast mover although ceiling may be limited.
17. Jackson Chourio - Ranked here purely off potential and reports of above average hit and power tools at SS.
18. Hayden Cantrelle - Gamer. Can run, work counts, and play both MI spots, although arm more suited for 2B. Got some Independent League at bats after the draft and held his own in a short sample.
19. Payton Henry - I’m starting to doubt Henry will ever make enough contact to matter. But he was always going to be a late bloomer as a cold state catcher and has already improved immensely on the defensive side the last couple years. Here’s to 2021 being the year the bat starts to come around.
20. Carlos Roa - My favorite under-the-radar international signed prospect in the system. Can hit and pick it. Curious to see if he can do both enough to be discussed along side the more heralded international signings by season’s end.
21. Bowden Francis - Nastiest right handed stuff in the system. With refined command and an improved changeup, could be the best starter on this list. Wanted to rank all the way up into the mid-teens but he needs to make the aforementioned improvements to avoid the bullpen, where his FB/SL combo would play.
22. Gabe Holt - Poor man’s Turang at the plate with better speed. Would rank higher if he had more pop and was more of an asset defensively at 2B/CF.
23. Alec Bettinger - Back end starter ceiling. Probable middle reliever.
24. Israel Puello - The most exciting of the pitchers acquired from the Phillies. Already getting swings and misses while locating the ball well as a teenager. Good bet to add velocity and possibly shoot up this list in the future.
25. Jesus Parra - Big swing, big arm. On defense, 3B almost seems like best case scenario as he already has heavy feet and hasn’t filled out yet. One of the few teenage power bats in the system though.

26. Noah Campbell - Wheels and defensive versatility. Hits better with wood bats.
27. Joe Gray - Really needs to improve his contact quality. Untapped power and great run, catch, and throw skills.
28. Max Lazar - Good numbers in low ball but needs to add velocity.
29. Noah Zavolas - Crafty righty, great command. Similar to File before the velocity increase.
30. David Hamilton - Another middle infielder with good plate discipline and speed but no power.

31. Phil Bickford
32. Brandon Ramey
33. Thomas Dillard
34. Gregory Barrios
35. Leo Crawford
36. Pablo Abreu
37. Reese Olson
38. Nick Kahle
39. Felix Valerio
40. Branlyn Jaraba