The 2023 MLB Draft is in full swing and this year the Milwaukee Brewers held the 18th overall pick. Over the past three drafts the Brew Crew have selected college bats with their first round selection. This year that trend continued again as they selected third baseman Brock Wilken out of Wake Forest.
MLB Draft: Brock Wilken selected 18th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers
Brock Wilken is not only a legitimate third base prospect, but he fills a need in the Brewers farm system. He fits the stereotypical mold of a MLB third baseman for he possesses a ton of power and a strong throwing arm.
In 66 games this year he belted 31 home runs for Wake Forest. A year prior he hit 23 and during his freshman season 17. 2023 was his best season in which he posted an absurd .345/.506/.806/1.313 slash line with 31 home runs, 15 doubles, 82 RBI, and an 18 percent strikeout rate.
When looking at his advanced statistics in 2023 he posted an 187 wRC+, barrel percentage of 33, and chased just 11.1 percent of pitches. His exit velocity numbers are also very good and during the 2021 season he had a ball that left the bat at 120.6 MPH.
There is a lot to be excited about in regards to Brock Wilken. He is not as toolsy as previous college bats selected by the Brewers, but he has the profile to be a star at third base who hits for power.
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