[BirdWatcher]

The Brewers Rookie League team- the Greensboro Bisons- wasn't very good this season. With just a few games left on the schedule they are trying not to finish in last place.
And with a few amateur drafts in a row now in which the Brewers have not had a chance at the best talent, the lower rungs of the Brewers organization are not littered with prospects.

Still, a few players down at Greensboro this season distinguished themselves as having some potential for a big league role eventually.
Perhaps most intriguing is 17-year old outfielder Jorge Gonzalez. Gonzalez was a scouting discovery signing made by head scout Nick Meskill this past winter and the kid has some promise. While he has good speed he is still unpolished as a base runner. And he is likely at best a slightly above average defender with an average arm- likely his best fit is leftfield. But he has the potential to be a good contact hitter with decent power and an advanced eye. There is some concern about his apparent inability to drive balls into the gaps, but with his line drive hitting style and potential for making good contact, it is hoped that he might improve in this area going forward. And while much is unknown still about his personality and intangibles, there are indications that he has strong internal resources and is unlikely to become over-whelmed as he moves up the organizational ladder. And mostly, he is only 17 years old, so plenty of time for growth.

21 year old outfielder Adam Nelson, who was the Brewers 2nd round pick in the 1970 draft, has also performed very well at Greensboro. In Nelson's case this might likely have a lot to do with being much more mature and experienced than much of the competition. Still, Nelson shows good defensive potential, possesses great speed and base-running savvy, and has the potential to be a plus contact hitter with a good eye at the plate. Team management also loves Nelson's character traits, as he is seen as a strong leader and a team-first guy. While his ceiling is probably a fourth outfielder in the bigs, he will be given every chance to prove himself in the next few years.