What will be the impact of the Milwaukee Brewers signing Justin Wilson? Coming off Tommy John surgery on June 3, 2022. It typically takes pitchers a full calendar year just to return to the mound and usually takes pitchers two full calendar years to return to their previous form. Some never return to their previous form, ever.
Justin Wilson Contract Details
Examining the contract the Brewers just signed Justin Wilson to, it would appear the risk far outweighs the reward from such a signing. Here are the terms of the contract:
Year 1: $1,000,000 Salary
Year 2: $2,500,000 Salary (Club Option)
While the investment in Year 1 is only $1,000,000, the payoff for a team in need of left-handed relief pitching from the outset is minimal at best when you consider what was mentioned in the opening paragraph.
The Milwaukee Brewers Needed a Left-Handed Reliever
The Brewers only left-handed relief option at present is Hoby Milner, whose splits are mixed.
Splits vs LHP – .655 OPS Against, .253 BA Against, 27 K’s (2022)
Splits vs RHP – .704 OPS Against, .248 BA Against, 37 K’s (2022)
Essentially the same against right-handed or left-handed hitters.
What the Brewers need is someone from the left side who can get left-handed hitters out. The signing of Justin Wilson gets this accomplished. Look at his splits from his last full season, 2020.
Splits vs LHP – .438 OPS Against, .115 BA Against, 7 K’s (2020)
Splits vs RHP – .719 OPS Against, .306 BA Against, 16 K’s (2022)
A definitively impactful pitcher against left-handed hitters.
As you can see, Justin can get batters out in a lefty vs lefty situation. His splits demonstrate this ability. So the question isn’t can he get lefties out, it’s will he be able to and when?
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When Did the Brewers Come to Milwaukee?
The Brewers were founded in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots as part of the American League (AL). After one season, the team relocated to Milwaukee. The Brewers joined the National League (NL) in 1998.
How Did the Brewers Get Their Name?
The Brewers’ name dates back to the early 1900s, originally held by a professional franchise that relocated to become the St.Louis Browns. It honors the beer-brewing industry in and around Milwaukee.
Will the Brewers Win the 2023 World Series?
Sportsbooks have the Brewers at 4000-1 to win the World Series. This is the 14th-best odds among MLB teams. It’s not impossible with players like Christian Yelich, but the odds aren’t in their favor.
