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A few other players the Brewers would be happy to draft this year are:
1- Centerfielder Blake Reese. Reese doesn't project as a star in the WPK but he does have good raw talent- speed, a good glove, and a decent bat with advanced skills in avoiding the whiff. With his solid work ethic and general good character the thought is that he might exceed expectations.
2- Starting pitcher Noah Tarver. Tarver is a big guy with a power arm, though he isn't projected to be a premier strikeout guy. He is felt though to have great movement with his pitches along with solid control. Although he only is projected have one real out pitch, he does have a good arsenal of four other pitches, a few of which could still develop into solid offerings. He is also admired for his leadership skills.
3- Starting pitcher Jose Mendoza. The Brewers scouting staff seems a little less high on this guy than the OSA, but there is still much they like. The thought is that Mendoza could end up with near-elite stuff but might not develop the movement on his pitches that the scouts would want to see at the major league level. On the other hand, Mendoza already has a well-above average fastball and it is believed that of his three other pitches at least two- the curveball and the slider-project to potentially be plus pitches. And with his drive to better himself it is felt he might be able to maximize his potential. Likely it might be a bit of reach to take him with the #8 overall pick, but should he somehow slip down to the Brewers next pick, #28 overall in the supplemental first round, they would be overjoyed to draft him at that point.
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