Jesús Made, Brady Ebel impress in Brewers' Spring Breakout
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Key Points:
- The Brewers showcased their deep farm system talent during the 2026 Spring Breakout games, highlighted by a 9-8 loss to the Athletics and a 7-3 win over the Mariners.
- Prospect Eric Bitonti hit a seventh-inning homer with an exit velocity of 115.4 mph, the hardest hit by any Brewer in 2026 Spring Training and second-highest for any Milwaukee home run in the Statcast era.
- Top prospect Jesús Made impressed with a 112.7 mph double, while Luis Peña and Andrew Fischer also contributed high-velocity hits, marking a rare occurrence of three players hitting 111+ mph in the same game.
- Brady Ebel demonstrated elite arm strength at shortstop with throws exceeding 88 mph, including a 91.8 mph assist, indicating his potential to stick at the position long term despite some defensive miscues.
- The Brewers continue to develop a talented crop of prospects, emphasizing work ethic and skill, with several players showing above-average tools that bode well for the franchise's future.
