On the opening day of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Milwaukee Brewers are poised to pick four players, holding the 17th, 34th, 57th, and 67th selections. The draft commences on Sunday, July 14th at 6:00 PM CT. In this analysis, we delve into potential choices for these picks and explore other prospects under consideration.
Milwaukee Brewers 2024 MLB Draft projection at 17th overall: OF/RHP Carson Benge
In this draft, the Brewers should prioritize replenishing their depth in the minor league outfield. With Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell, and Sal Frelick already in the majors and the 2023 draft primarily focusing on infielders and pitchers, there’s a need for outfield talent. Carson Benge, an adept two-way player from Oklahoma State University, could be the ideal addition, offering both outfield proficiency and potential as a pitcher. Benge’s impressive performance this year included a notable 1.109 OPS as a hitter with 18 home runs, 24 doubles, and 10 stolen bases. Additionally, as a relief pitcher, he boasted a 3.41 ERA, struck out 44 batters in 37 innings pitched, and reached a top speed of 96 MPH on the radar gun.
Other potential picks at 17 include:
- Outfielder Vance Honeycutt
- Infielder/Outfielder Seaver King
- Outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt
- Outfielder James Tibbs
Milwaukee Brewers 2024 MLB Draft projection at 34th overall: C Caleb Lomavita
Another position Milwaukee should consider re-stocking in this year’s draft is catcher. William Contreras and Jeferson Quero are under team control for a few more years, but as Contreras reaches the later years of arbitration, he will become costly, so now is the time for the Brewers to plan accordingly. Caleb Lomavita, ranked as MLB Pipeline’s 33rd overall prospect in this year’s draft, could be a good option. At California over the past two seasons, he hit over .300 each year (.316 and .322) and belted 15+ home runs (15 and 16). He is athletic behind the plate but is still improving his receiving skills and quick release.
Other potential catchers at pick 34 include:
- Jacob Cozart
- Malcolm Moore
- Walker Jenek
Milwaukee Brewers 2024 MLB Draft projection at 57th overall: LHP Carter Holten
MLB Pipeline has six left-handed pitchers ranked between 52 and 70 overall, and at 57th overall, we could see the Brewers re-draft Carter Holten. He was originally selected by Milwaukee in the 19th round in 2021 but chose to pitch at Vanderbilt University instead. Over three seasons, he pitched 200 innings, struck out 251 batters, and posted a 4.10 ERA. As a starting pitcher, he consistently throws between 93-95 MPH, reaching up to 98 MPH, and pairs his fastball with a 60-grade slider.
Other left-handed pitching options include:
- Dasan Hill
- Boston Bateman
- Ryan Prager
- Gage Jump
- Josh Hartle
Milwaukee Brewers 2024 MLB Draft projection at 67th overall: OF Dylan Dreiling
For the Brewers’ final selection on day one, I predicted they would choose an outfielder. There should still be plenty of collegiate options available at that point in the draft, and left-handed hitter Dylan Dreiling stood out to me. He hit 23 home runs, had 75 RBIs, and maintained an OPS over 1.000 in each of his two seasons at Tennessee. Although there are some defensive concerns, particularly regarding his arm strength, his teammate Kavares Tears, another left-handed hitting outfielder, could also still be available at 67th overall.
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