When the Milwaukee Brewers picked Andrew Fischer, a promising third baseman from the University of Tennessee, with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, they knew they had something special. But even the Brewers' savvy front office couldn't have predicted just how quickly Fischer would make waves.
Since joining the Brewers' ranks last July, Fischer has skyrocketed to the top, being named the premier third base prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. His bat, already considered the best among college players from the 2025 draft, has been making international headlines as well, especially with his stint for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Fischer followed in the footsteps of Sal Frelick, another Brewers prospect who represented Italy in the WBC. Fischer was instrumental in Italy's undefeated pool play, including a stunning upset over Team USA.
Although manager Francisco Cervelli has used Fischer sparingly-he’s appeared in just two of Italy's four games-his impact has been undeniable. With eight at-bats, Fischer has notched three hits, including a single, double, and a solo homer, racking up three RBIs in the process.
His impressive debut with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers last year, combined with his WBC performance, has Brewers fans eagerly anticipating his arrival in the majors.
Could Andrew Fischer be the Brewers' Opening Day third baseman in 2027?
Fischer's standout performance in the WBC has fans buzzing about the possibility of seeing him in the big leagues by the end of 2026. But let's not rush things.
While Fischer has looked every bit the part against international competition, he’s still relatively new to professional baseball, with just 19 games under his belt at the High-A level. Though he shined with the Timber Rattlers, expecting him to jump straight to the MLB in under a year might be a bit hasty.
Given the offseason excitement and his WBC showing, it's likely Fischer will start in Double-A this year, joining an infield with Jesús Made and fellow Tennessee alum Blake Burke on the Biloxi Shuckers. If Fischer continues to wield his bat as he did in college and in his brief pro appearances, a promotion to Triple-A could be on the horizon, especially if he proves solid defensively at third base.
Should Fischer make the leap to Triple-A in 2026, he’ll either need to surpass Brock Wilken, the expected Nashville Sounds' Opening Day third baseman, or step in if Wilken gets the call to the majors. This scenario makes it entirely plausible that Fischer could be manning third base for Milwaukee come Opening Day 2027.
Fischer's college pedigree gives him a leg up. The college game has evolved, and top players are moving through the minors at a faster clip than ever.
While questions about his defensive prowess and the Brewers' crowded infield loom, if Fischer keeps hitting, those concerns will fade. The Brewers will find a way to get him to the majors.
It might not be this year, but don't be surprised if Fischer is making his big-league debut by early 2027.