Jul 13, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Josh Rojas #4 of the Seattle Mariners is caught stealing on tag by Keston Hiura #13 of the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
The Milwaukee Brewers currently have a good number of their former first round draft picks making an impact at the MLB level. Outfielders Garrett Mitchell and Sal Frelick each have pivotal roles with the team. Brice Turang won not only a gold glove, but a platinum glove award. Lastly, Tyler Black is in line to see more playing time in 2025.
On the flip side, they had previously let some former first round talents go. Recently, a pair of former first round picks elected free agency.
A pair of former Milwaukee Brewers first round draft picks are free agents
Aug 6, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Keston Hiura (18) hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Former 2017 first round draft pick Keston Hiura and 2019 selection Ethan Small are both currently free agents. Hiura is a free agent for the second time in his career whereas Small is testing the market for the first time. Both will be looking to sign minor league deals with an organization in which they could possibly get an invite to big league camp.
What happened to Keston Hiura after he left the Milwaukee Brewers?
Tigers first baseman Keston Hiura catches the ball against the Yankees during the first inning of the Grapefruit League season opener at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
After being sent outright to the minor leagues by the Brewers in the spring of 2023 and being unable to refuse the assignment, Keston Hiura elected free agency after the 2023 season. Last winter, he signed with the Detroit Tigers, was released a few months into the season, joined the Los Angeles Angels, and played in just 10 MLB games. In the Minor Leagues last year he belted 26 home runs with a 29% strikeout rate.
What happened to Ethan Small after he left the Milwaukee Brewers?
Jul 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Ethan Small (63) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Last winter the Brewers designated Ethan Small for assignment and he was traded for cash to the San Francisco Giants. Unfortunately his 2024 season was essentially lost due to injury and he pitched just 14 innings across multiple Minor League levels. The former Mississippi State Bulldog will be looking for a bounce back campaign in 2025.
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