The Milwaukee Brewers have a knack for finding hidden gems, and already they may have found one early on in the 2025 season. With a recent franchise record being set, this young Brewer is doing more than just holding his own, but he’s making a compelling case to stick around for the long haul.
Milwaukee Brewers recent history of finding hidden gems
For years, pitchers previously written off by other organizations have come to Milwaukee and found success. Bryse Wilson, Elvis Peguero, Joel Payamps, Jared Koenig, Bryan Hudson, Trevor Megill, and Tobais Myers are all recent examples of this.
Is Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick another hidden gem?
Rookie pitcher Chad Patrick, who was acquired in the Abraham Toro deal a few years ago and was the last player to be named to the teams Opening Day roster, has started his 2025 campaign off strong. Over his first three starts he has allowed just one earned run while covering 14.1 innings. According to Stathead, this makes Patrick the first starter in franchise history to allow fewer than three runs across his first three starts.
Can Chad Patrick stick around after the injury situation improves?
A season ago, Tobias Myers proved he belonged in the starting rotation with an impressive rookie campaign. Now, Patrick’s dominant start to the season suggests something similar could be brewing. However, he’ll face stiff competition for a rotation spot as Brandon Woodruff, Nestor Cortes, Aaron Civale, DL Hall, Aaron Ashby, and Myers himself work their way back. It’s a tough road ahead, but with two of his three strong outings coming against potential playoff teams, the Royals and Diamondbacks, Patrick has shown he can hold his own as an effective big league pitcher.
