Hey there everybody. Hopefully I can do some nice updates for you all throughout the draft, I would have liked to do more of a play-by-play of exactly what was going down, unfortunately I have a job... But anyway, I'll still give a summary at the end of each day (there are three). Brewers had the 26th overall pick today, the latest ever for the franchise. I had heard guesses all over the board at who the Brewers would grab, things get fuzzier as you progress deeper into the first round. A general consensus was that the Brewers would look pitching, probably college (which is generally considered to be safer/more predictable, not to mention the Crew has a terrible history with drafting high school arms (see Mike Jones)) to restock a pitching thin minor league system. Enough of that though...
Most importantly, I would like to welcome RHP from Indiana U. Eric Arnett to the Brewers family.
A description taken verbatim from MLB.com:
One of the biggest late risers in the Draft class, Arnett is a big right-hander who put himself into first-round consideration with a breakout junior season. He's got an above-average fastball and a slider that, while inconsistent, could be an out pitch as well. He struggles at times with his release point and arm angle, which hurts the effectiveness of the slider. He's come a long way in a short time, and the lack of track record may make some pause, as will the high pitch counts he had late in the year. But if he can develop an effective off speed pitch, he's the kind of workhorse who could be a future No. 2 or 3 starter in the big leagues.
A junior who has greatly improved, with room to improve more. All right, I'll take that.
More later. Have fun with the game tonight and following all 50 rounds of the draft.
Have a draft on draft day, and as always, Brew Up!
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