Checking in on the Brewers’ Arizona Fall League prospects
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Arizona Fall League contingent is delivering mixed early returns for the Scottsdale Scorpions. On offense, Braylon Payne has shown flashes of his power potential with two triples in limited at-bats, though he’s also struck out 10 times in 27 plate appearances.
Eric Bitonti, meanwhile, has combined a strong walk rate with his first fall homer, offering a promising sign despite a high strikeout tendency. Jett Williams, still recovering from a wrist injury, has struggled with a 10-strikeout total to match his six walks, while Matthew Wood has stood out with a .667 on-base percentage in just 11 at-bats, reinforcing his strong Double-A season with 18 home runs and a .890 OPS.
Pitching prospects have faced their own challenges. Joshua Quezada, who finished the regular season with 77 strikeouts across four levels, has continued to generate whiffs in Arizona but has also allowed four hits and two runs in three innings.
Miqueas Mercedes, meanwhile, has shown more volatility with six strikeouts and eight walks in 6 2/3 innings, alongside five runs allowed.
