Close Menu
WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot
    Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed

    Packers News: Matt LaFleur Praises Veteran Wide Receivers For Providing Huge Help to 2 Rookies, Young WRs

    May 23, 2025
    Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

    Bucks News: Doc Rivers Has Direct Answer When Pressed by TMZ About Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo For Project No. 1 Pick Cooper Flagg

    May 23, 2025
    Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa

    NFL News: Lions 70th Pick Takes Wild Shot at Green Bay Packers, Says He Hates Them ‘With a Burning Passion’

    May 22, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter)
    Trending
    • Packers News: Matt LaFleur Praises Veteran Wide Receivers For Providing Huge Help to 2 Rookies, Young WRs
    • Bucks News: Doc Rivers Has Direct Answer When Pressed by TMZ About Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo For Project No. 1 Pick Cooper Flagg
    • NFL News: Lions 70th Pick Takes Wild Shot at Green Bay Packers, Says He Hates Them ‘With a Burning Passion’
    • Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur “Fully Expects” Aaron Rodgers Will Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers
    • “This Wasn’t a Packers Idea” – Pro Football Talk Suggests Conspiracy Saying NFL Enlisted Green Bay Packers to Propose Tush Push Ban
    • 2 Players Being Linked to Milwaukee Bucks – 1 is a Donte Divincenzo Prototype, the Other One’s A Big Man Comparable to Jericho Sims
    • “Does He Want To Join Luka Doncic?”: NBA Insider Lists Los Angeles Lakers As Dark Horse For Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
    • Wisconsin Badgers Basketball: John Blackwell Makes Crucial Link Up With 1 Of UW’s Greatest Ever as He Prepares for the NBA Draft
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Our Writers
    Facebook X (Twitter) RSS
    WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics
    SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES
    • Packers
      • Aaron Rodgers News
      • Jordan Love News
      • Matt LaFleur News
      • Packers News
      • Packers Rumors
      • Packers History
    • Bucks
      • Giannis Antetokounmpo News
      • Bucks News
      • Bucks Rumors
    • Brewers
      • Brewers News
      • Brewers Rumors
    • Badgers
      • Wisconsin Badgers Football
      • Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Basketball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Hockey
      • Wisconsin Badgers Wrestling
    • Marquette
      • Marquette Basketball
    • Draft
      • 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Scouting Reports
      • 2023 NFL Mock Drafts
    • Milkmen
      • Milwaukee Milkmen News
      • Milwaukee Milkmen Rumors
    • Podcasts
      • CheeseDads Sports
      • Packers Podcast
      • Wickett On Wisconsin
    • Fantasy
    • NFL
    WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics
    You are here Home » Brewers: Patience May Pay Off for Keston Hiura
    Brewers

    Brewers: Patience May Pay Off for Keston Hiura

    Robin M AdamsBy Robin M AdamsMarch 27, 2022Updated:September 3, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Keston
    Photo Credit The Associated Press
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    All Brewers fans remember Keston Hiura in 2019. He hit .303/.368/.570 with 19 home runs and 49 RBI in just 84 games. Despite his shaky defense at second base, almost everyone expected him to be a major bat in the Brewers’ lineup for years to come. However, in 2020, Hiura regressed and hit .212/.297/.410 with 13 home runs and 32 RBI. He also led the league with 85 strikeouts. It was worrisome. The Brewers had the idea to shift Hiura to first base in 2021, where he became the 10th different Opening Day starter at the position in the last 10 seasons. Hiura struggled mightily at the plate, though, slashing .168/.256/301 with four home runs and 19 RBI in 61 games. He was shuffled between Triple-A and Milwaukee in an attempt to find his swing.

    Keston Hiura spent 2021 going between the Majors and minors trying to figure out his swing.

    During and after the 2021 season, fans were ready to move on from Hiura. Some wanted him traded. Others wanted him straight up released. However, the Brewers were not ready to give up on him. Sure, Counsell admitted that Hiura making the Major League roster in 2022 was no guarantee. However, they wanted to give him every chance possible to make an impact. Another position shift, this time to the outfield, was also discussed.

    And even this sounded extreme to some fans. Many were ready to give up on Keston Hiura. However, as the Brewers and their very recent history show: it pays to be patient.

    The Corbin Burnes Roller Coaster

    Corbin Burnes went from a demotion to Double-A all the way to the Cy Young Award

    Corbin Burnes made his Major League debut in 2018, and worked primarily as a reliever. In 30 games, Burnes went 7-0 with a 2.61 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP. He also had an ERA+ of 158 and a FIP of 3.79. In other words, the Brewers and their fans expected big things from Burnes when he joined the starting rotation in 2019.

    That, however, did not happen. Burnes struggled mightily in 2019. In 32 games, four starts, Burnes was 1-5 with a 8.82 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, 6.09 FIP, and an ERA+ of 51. Burnes was so ineffective that he was demoted all the way down to Double-A in order to get it figured out. Again, many regular fans just wanted to give up on him. It’s a good thing they don’t run the team.

    In 2020, Burnes had a resurgence in the COVID-shortened season. Having to re-earn a spot in the starting rotation, he began the season in the bullpen. It was soon clear that he was among not only the best pitchers on the team, but also one of the best in the league. Burnes moved to the starting rotation and ended the season with a 4-1 record, 2.11 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 216 ERA+, and 2.03 FIP. If he had not hurt his oblique at the end of the season, he may have finished higher than sixth in the Cy Young voting that year.

    Last season, Burnes won the Cy Young Award while leading all of baseball in ERA (2.43) , ERA+ (176), FIP (1.63), home runs given up per nine innings (0.4), strikeouts per nine innings (12.6), and strikeout-to-walk ration (6.88:1).

    And to think, many people wanted him gone…

    Keston Hiura Is Raking in Spring Training

    Keston Hiura's red-hot spring continued today with his third Cactus League homer!@KestDaddy | #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/6PsuMrQbUf

    — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 26, 2022

    So far this spring, Hiura is hitting .462/.563/1.231 with three home runs and eight RBI in six games. Yes, it is just six games, but the Brewers are loving what they are seeing from Hiura. He has adjusted his leg kick and his timing has improved dramatically. If Hiura sustains this kind of success into the season, the Brewers offense is going to be formidable.

    [pickup_prop id=”21270″]

    For More Great Wisconsin Sports Content

    Follow me on Twitter at @theotherRobin19 and follow us @WiSportsHeroics for more great content. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in Wisconsin sports, click here! Also, check out our merch store for some amazing WSH merchandise!

    Get the latest Wisconsin sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Packers, Bucks, Brewers, Badgers and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News, so you never miss a story on your favorite Wisconsin teams.

    Corbin Burnes Keston Hiura Milwaukee Brewers
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Robin M Adams
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • LinkedIn

    Robin M Adams is an author, journalist, and writer of significant sports-related articles. Robin is also the co-owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics, a sports news website that covers Wisconsin sports. He covers all things Wisconsin sports, but mostly the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Brewers.

    Related Posts

    Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers News, Brewers vs Orioles, Logan Henderson

    Logan Henderson set 2 Brewers franchise records vs Orioles

    May 20, 2025
    Milwaukee Brewers Jacob Misiorowski

    “He’s Definitely Got Our Attention”: Milwaukee Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold Discusses Potential Promotion Of Top Prospect Jacob Misiorowski

    May 20, 2025
    Baltimore Orioles Mike Elias

    “Fire Elias”: Baltimore Orioles Fans Want General Manager Mike Elias Fired After Latest Loss Against The Milwaukee Brewers

    May 20, 2025
    Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers News, Brewers vs Orioles, William Contreras

    Brewers’ ride William Contreras’ 4-hit game to victory

    May 20, 2025
    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    WI Sports Heroics
    Facebook X (Twitter) RSS
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Corporate
    © 2025 WISportsHeroics All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    x