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    This longtime Brewers farmhand should get chance with Brewers

    MSkurzewskiBy No Comments3 Mins Read
    Brewers Cam Devanney
    Cam Devanney put himself on the radar with 23 homers between Biloxi and Nashville last year.

    Cam Devanney wasn’t really on the map as far as being a potential big leaguer until last year. Devanney mashed 23 homers between Biloxi and Nashville in a breakout season for the now 26-year-old.

    Devanney was a 15th-round selection of the Brewers in 2019. The 6-1, 210-pound Devanney can play third base, shortstop, second base, and even first base. With Andruw Monasterio coming back to Earth offensively and Brian Anderson seemingly chained to the bench, Devanney could give the Brewers a boost from the third base spot – though it likely comes in 2024.

    Should Devanney get a chance with the Brewers?

    I’d love to see a longtime farmhand get a chance over someone like, say, Jahmai Jones. Also, I think Devanney can provide something similar to the surprise Monasterio has been. Devanney, though, can provide some power along with it.

    Devanney isn’t on the 40-man roster, which hurts his chances for an opportunity this season.

    If Devanney ultimately doesn’t get a chance this season – which is likely the case – he should get a chance at some playing time in Milwaukee in 2024. With Willy Adames almost certainly traded in the offseason, there will be playing time available, most likely. Brice Turang seemingly will slide over to shortstop, but Devanney could be a third base, second base, or utility man option. Devanney is considered to be a good defender.

    Devanney has shown some power with 23 homers between AA-Biloxi and AAA-Nashville last year. This season, Devanney is slashing .264/.353/.464 for a .817 OPS. He has 11 homers, 22 doubles, and 42 RBIs while adding 50 runs scored. Another reason to like Devanney is he mashes LHP, slashing .333/.407/.568 for a .965 OPS this year. He hit lefties at a .300 clip last season with an OPS over .900 as well, and we all know the Brewers’ recent deficiencies hitting southpaws.

    Devanney Heating Up At Dish

    After a slow start this season, the right-handed hitting Devanney returned from the injured list with a sizzling June. The versatile Devanney hit over .300 (20 for 66), with 13 of his 20 hits (eight doubles, four homers, a triple) being extra-base hits with a 1.001 OPS.

    He enjoyed a nearly as strong August, hitting .333 (24 for 72) with three homers, a .969 OPS, 14 RBIs, and six doubles in the month.

    Bottom line

    This season may not be in the cards for the longtime Brewers minor leaguer Devanney. However, if he’s still in the system after this year, he should get an opportunity to show his potential in Spring Training. I feel Devanney could ultimately be a contributor with the big-league team.

    Devanney isn’t expected to be a big-time offensive player. However, he is a versatile defender with some power, with the potential to be a quality utility player for the Brewers. With Turang likely the shortstop next year with the departure of Adames, and Monasterio proving a serviceable third baseman, there is an opening at second base that Devanney could fill or a Hernan Perez-like role, as Devanney can play any infield spot.

    Mitchell is an avid Bucks, Brewers, Packers fan and one of the few who likes Wisconsin and Marquette! He graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a bachelor's degree in Communications. He worked in newspapers for over a decade. He has two daughters and enjoys his time spending time with them. He enjoys traveling and attending sporting events with family.

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