Spencer Michaelis
@smichaelis234.bsky.social
WLC Baseball Pitching Coach
Co-Host of the Brewer Fanatic Podcast
Writer at Brewer Fanatic
@smichaelis234 on Twitter
Co-Host of the Brewer Fanatic Podcast
Writer at Brewer Fanatic
@smichaelis234 on Twitter
Some good stuff on Baseball America today (along with their updated T10 prospects)
I'd really prefer other organizations *not* copy the strategy though, so that the pool of players available for this strategy remains as large as possible for the Brewers lol
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-...
I'd really prefer other organizations *not* copy the strategy though, so that the pool of players available for this strategy remains as large as possible for the Brewers lol
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-...
How The Brewers Exploited A Draft Inefficiency To Help Build One Of MLB's Top Systems
Ben Badler dives into recent Brewers draft strategy to highlight a unique approach that has helped Milwaukee gain an edge on the competition.
www.baseballamerica.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Some good stuff on Baseball America today (along with their updated T10 prospects)
I'd really prefer other organizations *not* copy the strategy though, so that the pool of players available for this strategy remains as large as possible for the Brewers lol
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-...
I'd really prefer other organizations *not* copy the strategy though, so that the pool of players available for this strategy remains as large as possible for the Brewers lol
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-...
Jeferson Quero’s 4th homer of the Venezuelan Winter League left the bat at 106.9 MPH
He’s currently posting a line of .324/.390/.730 (1.120 OPS) with 4 homers and 3 doubles in 41 PA
He’s currently posting a line of .324/.390/.730 (1.120 OPS) with 4 homers and 3 doubles in 41 PA
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Jeferson Quero’s 4th homer of the Venezuelan Winter League left the bat at 106.9 MPH
He’s currently posting a line of .324/.390/.730 (1.120 OPS) with 4 homers and 3 doubles in 41 PA
He’s currently posting a line of .324/.390/.730 (1.120 OPS) with 4 homers and 3 doubles in 41 PA
Luis Lara defense ⬇️
He’s very, very good out there
He’s very, very good out there
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Luis Lara defense ⬇️
He’s very, very good out there
He’s very, very good out there
Reposted by Spencer Michaelis
Brewers righthander Jaron DeBerry signed for $25,000 in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
But his ability to generate spin might be the best in the minors.
Why he's a name to watch for the 2026 season: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/why-...
But his ability to generate spin might be the best in the minors.
Why he's a name to watch for the 2026 season: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/why-...
Why Jaron DeBerry's Outlier Spin Traits Make Brewers RHP A Potential Sleeper Prospect
Geoff Pontes takes a closer look at Brewers righthander Jaron DeBerry, whose unique spin traits are some of the best in the minor leagues.
www.baseballamerica.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Brewers righthander Jaron DeBerry signed for $25,000 in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
But his ability to generate spin might be the best in the minors.
Why he's a name to watch for the 2026 season: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/why-...
But his ability to generate spin might be the best in the minors.
Why he's a name to watch for the 2026 season: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/why-...
Wrote a bit about the Brewers AFL participants ⬇️
Here's what you need to know about the Brewers' participants in the fall's big prospect showcase. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew
Brewers Send Seven Prospects to the Arizona Fall League
Here's what you need to know about the Brewers' participants in the fall's big prospect showcase.
dlvr.it
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Wrote a bit about the Brewers AFL participants ⬇️
Popping in to say, here’s the Brewers Arizona Fall League roster:
C Marco Dinges
Josh Adamczewski (listed as an OF 👀)
INF Luke Adams
LHP Jesus Broca
LHP Anthony Flores
RHP Michael Fowler
RHP Edwin Jimenez
RHP Brett Wichrowski
C Marco Dinges
Josh Adamczewski (listed as an OF 👀)
INF Luke Adams
LHP Jesus Broca
LHP Anthony Flores
RHP Michael Fowler
RHP Edwin Jimenez
RHP Brett Wichrowski
September 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Popping in to say, here’s the Brewers Arizona Fall League roster:
C Marco Dinges
Josh Adamczewski (listed as an OF 👀)
INF Luke Adams
LHP Jesus Broca
LHP Anthony Flores
RHP Michael Fowler
RHP Edwin Jimenez
RHP Brett Wichrowski
C Marco Dinges
Josh Adamczewski (listed as an OF 👀)
INF Luke Adams
LHP Jesus Broca
LHP Anthony Flores
RHP Michael Fowler
RHP Edwin Jimenez
RHP Brett Wichrowski
Reposted by Spencer Michaelis
The "how" of Brewers success is fun, but not as much as the "who" of it all -- one of MLB's least homegrown teams hasn't made a 1st round pick who -> All-Star since 2006.
On the AAA Rule 5 guy & the second-chance Top 3 pick & sneaking into 3-way deals & on & on ..
--> www.mlb.com/brewers/news...
On the AAA Rule 5 guy & the second-chance Top 3 pick & sneaking into 3-way deals & on & on ..
--> www.mlb.com/brewers/news...
How the Brewers built MLB's best team out of castoffs and unknowns
The Brewers have the best winning percentage in the Majors, and they’re on track to break the all-time franchise wins record by kind of a lot. When they open a series at Cincinnati on Friday, they wil...
www.mlb.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The "how" of Brewers success is fun, but not as much as the "who" of it all -- one of MLB's least homegrown teams hasn't made a 1st round pick who -> All-Star since 2006.
On the AAA Rule 5 guy & the second-chance Top 3 pick & sneaking into 3-way deals & on & on ..
--> www.mlb.com/brewers/news...
On the AAA Rule 5 guy & the second-chance Top 3 pick & sneaking into 3-way deals & on & on ..
--> www.mlb.com/brewers/news...
Episode 65 of The Brewer Fanatic Podcast is out!
@rdtopp.bsky.social joined me to discuss the 12 game win streak, Turang’s continued power surge, and more. Plus an extended minor league sandbox 🙂
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5ruL...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@rdtopp.bsky.social joined me to discuss the 12 game win streak, Turang’s continued power surge, and more. Plus an extended minor league sandbox 🙂
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5ruL...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
August 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Episode 65 of The Brewer Fanatic Podcast is out!
@rdtopp.bsky.social joined me to discuss the 12 game win streak, Turang’s continued power surge, and more. Plus an extended minor league sandbox 🙂
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5ruL...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@rdtopp.bsky.social joined me to discuss the 12 game win streak, Turang’s continued power surge, and more. Plus an extended minor league sandbox 🙂
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5ruL...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Here's a live look version of my (mostly) weekly minor league observations article, based on my viewing of Tuesday's game in Appleton
Spencer Michaelis took a trip to Appleton on Tuesday to get a live look at some of the Brewers' top prospects, including Jesús Made, Luis Peña, Marco Dinges and a couple of pitchers. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew
Brewers (In Person) Minor League Observations: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Spencer Michaelis took a trip to Appleton on Tuesday to get a live look at some of the Brewers' top prospects, including Jesús Made, Luis Peña, Marco Dinges and a couple of pitchers.
dlvr.it
August 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Here's a live look version of my (mostly) weekly minor league observations article, based on my viewing of Tuesday's game in Appleton
Reposted by Spencer Michaelis
Just added the @jackstern.bsky.social / @smichaelis234.bsky.social weekly @brewerfanatic.com pod to our archive thread linked below!
No surprise that even a #Brewers off day produced a full menu of archived audio options for an excited fanbase. Dom Cotroneo is featured prominently, including his "Brewers Weekly", but there's much more waiting for you here brewerfanatic.com/forums/topic...
August 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Just added the @jackstern.bsky.social / @smichaelis234.bsky.social weekly @brewerfanatic.com pod to our archive thread linked below!
Reposted by Spencer Michaelis
Our @smichaelis234.bsky.social kills it again with his popular analysis offering here
Three Carolina Mudcats, two position players and a pitcher, caught our eye this week. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew
Brewers Minor League Observations: Josh Adamczewski Keeps Hitting and Tyler Renz Makes His Carolina Debut
Three Carolina Mudcats, two position players and a pitcher, caught our eye this week.
dlvr.it
August 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Our @smichaelis234.bsky.social kills it again with his popular analysis offering here
Reposted by Spencer Michaelis
This @jackstern.bsky.social / @smichaelis234.bsky.social pod kicks off the latest additions at our never-ending #Brewers archived media thread, including all of last night's postgame shows, available at this link brewerfanatic.com/forums/topic...
The Brewers are still hot; what do they need, if anything, at the trade deadline? #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew
Episode 62: Trade Deadline Preview
The Brewers are still hot; what do they need, if anything, at the trade deadline?
dlvr.it
July 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This @jackstern.bsky.social / @smichaelis234.bsky.social pod kicks off the latest additions at our never-ending #Brewers archived media thread, including all of last night's postgame shows, available at this link brewerfanatic.com/forums/topic...
Some information on all 17 picks the Brewers made on Monday ⬇️
After another interesting day one of the draft for the Milwaukee Brewers, whom did they select on day two, to round out their annual class? #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew
Milwaukee Brewers 2025 MLB Draft Coverage: Day Two Recap
After another interesting day one of the draft for the Milwaukee Brewers, whom did they select on day two, to round out their annual class?
dlvr.it
July 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Some information on all 17 picks the Brewers made on Monday ⬇️
The Sean Episcope pick reminds me of the Jason Woodward one a couple years ago. Really good feel for spin, can be in the mid-90's with decent carry on the fastball, but is coming off an elbow injury that will likely sideline him for a while.
Guessing this one is underslot.
Guessing this one is underslot.
July 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Sean Episcope pick reminds me of the Jason Woodward one a couple years ago. Really good feel for spin, can be in the mid-90's with decent carry on the fastball, but is coming off an elbow injury that will likely sideline him for a while.
Guessing this one is underslot.
Guessing this one is underslot.
Josh Flores ✅
Same high school as Josh Admaczewski and Griffin Tobias.
Up to 97 on the fastball with good shape.
Solid slider shape.
Could be a plus-plus curveball.
Changeup a WIP.
Same high school as Josh Admaczewski and Griffin Tobias.
Up to 97 on the fastball with good shape.
Solid slider shape.
Could be a plus-plus curveball.
Changeup a WIP.
About a half hour from Day 2 starting, here are some names I like as Brewers fits on Day 2.
Some of the names have been tied to the team already, some are just players I like and/or think fit with what the Brewers do well.
Some of the names have been tied to the team already, some are just players I like and/or think fit with what the Brewers do well.
July 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Josh Flores ✅
Same high school as Josh Admaczewski and Griffin Tobias.
Up to 97 on the fastball with good shape.
Solid slider shape.
Could be a plus-plus curveball.
Changeup a WIP.
Same high school as Josh Admaczewski and Griffin Tobias.
Up to 97 on the fastball with good shape.
Solid slider shape.
Could be a plus-plus curveball.
Changeup a WIP.
About a half hour from Day 2 starting, here are some names I like as Brewers fits on Day 2.
Some of the names have been tied to the team already, some are just players I like and/or think fit with what the Brewers do well.
Some of the names have been tied to the team already, some are just players I like and/or think fit with what the Brewers do well.
July 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
About a half hour from Day 2 starting, here are some names I like as Brewers fits on Day 2.
Some of the names have been tied to the team already, some are just players I like and/or think fit with what the Brewers do well.
Some of the names have been tied to the team already, some are just players I like and/or think fit with what the Brewers do well.
Heads up for anyone interested that I’ll be jumping on to discuss the Brewers picks on the live stream at the link below, close to their picks.
But you should tune in for coverage of the entire draft all night!
But you should tune in for coverage of the entire draft all night!
A week from today, @DTS_POD1 will be streaming through the entirety of day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft.
Join us as we react to all the picks, talk team fits, and get insight from special guests. It’ll be a blast.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bnk-...
Join us as we react to all the picks, talk team fits, and get insight from special guests. It’ll be a blast.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bnk-...
Destination: The Show 2025 MLB Draft Live Stream
YouTube video by Destination: The Show
m.youtube.com
July 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Heads up for anyone interested that I’ll be jumping on to discuss the Brewers picks on the live stream at the link below, close to their picks.
But you should tune in for coverage of the entire draft all night!
But you should tune in for coverage of the entire draft all night!
I'll probably put some other draft lists out later, but here's a quick one...
Picks I'd be *very* high on at 20/32:
3B Gavin Fien
3B Josh Hammond
OF Slater de Brun
MIF Gavin Kilen
RHP Gage Wood
Low on at 20/32:
OF Jace LaViolette
C Caden Bodine
SS Weliha Aloy
LHP Jack Bauer
Picks I'd be *very* high on at 20/32:
3B Gavin Fien
3B Josh Hammond
OF Slater de Brun
MIF Gavin Kilen
RHP Gage Wood
Low on at 20/32:
OF Jace LaViolette
C Caden Bodine
SS Weliha Aloy
LHP Jack Bauer
July 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I'll probably put some other draft lists out later, but here's a quick one...
Picks I'd be *very* high on at 20/32:
3B Gavin Fien
3B Josh Hammond
OF Slater de Brun
MIF Gavin Kilen
RHP Gage Wood
Low on at 20/32:
OF Jace LaViolette
C Caden Bodine
SS Weliha Aloy
LHP Jack Bauer
Picks I'd be *very* high on at 20/32:
3B Gavin Fien
3B Josh Hammond
OF Slater de Brun
MIF Gavin Kilen
RHP Gage Wood
Low on at 20/32:
OF Jace LaViolette
C Caden Bodine
SS Weliha Aloy
LHP Jack Bauer
Reposted by Spencer Michaelis
Breaking down Brewers Day 1 picks, we’ll have the awesome @smichaelis234.bsky.social.
The Brewers are always one of the most creative drafting teams, so looking forward to his thoughts on their picks.
The Brewers are always one of the most creative drafting teams, so looking forward to his thoughts on their picks.
July 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Breaking down Brewers Day 1 picks, we’ll have the awesome @smichaelis234.bsky.social.
The Brewers are always one of the most creative drafting teams, so looking forward to his thoughts on their picks.
The Brewers are always one of the most creative drafting teams, so looking forward to his thoughts on their picks.
Reposted by Spencer Michaelis
A week from today, @DTS_POD1 will be streaming through the entirety of day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft.
Join us as we react to all the picks, talk team fits, and get insight from special guests. It’ll be a blast.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bnk-...
Join us as we react to all the picks, talk team fits, and get insight from special guests. It’ll be a blast.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bnk-...
Destination: The Show 2025 MLB Draft Live Stream
YouTube video by Destination: The Show
m.youtube.com
July 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A week from today, @DTS_POD1 will be streaming through the entirety of day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft.
Join us as we react to all the picks, talk team fits, and get insight from special guests. It’ll be a blast.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bnk-...
Join us as we react to all the picks, talk team fits, and get insight from special guests. It’ll be a blast.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bnk-...
Wrote about Tate Kuehner, Braylon Payne and Ethan Murray this week ⬇️
The Brewers' most recent first-round pick, an intriguing lefty arm, and a potential utilityman caught our eye this week. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew
Brewers Minor League Observations: Braylon Payne Has Made a Change and Don't Forget About Tate Kuehner
The Brewers' most recent first-round pick, an intriguing lefty arm, and a potential utilityman caught our eye this week.
dlvr.it
July 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Wrote about Tate Kuehner, Braylon Payne and Ethan Murray this week ⬇️
Blake Burke just destroyed a ball to center. 107 MPH off the bat.
June 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Blake Burke just destroyed a ball to center. 107 MPH off the bat.
Eric Bitonti hit a 400 ft, 3-run homer
June 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Eric Bitonti hit a 400 ft, 3-run homer
Luis Peña hit a 2R triple
June 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Luis Peña hit a 2R triple
2 homer game for Hedbert Perez. The second being a 408 ft grand slam.
June 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
2 homer game for Hedbert Perez. The second being a 408 ft grand slam.