The Brewers used the No. 66 overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sawyer Strosnider, a selection with a slot value of $1,353,100 and one that looks like a steal on paper after where he was showing up on draft boards.
Strosnider, a two-year starter at TCU, hit .314 across those two seasons and paired that with a hefty .641 slugging percentage. He entered the draft with some momentum from his power, even if a late-season slump may have pushed him down the board. At the MLB Combine, he still flashed the kind of pop that gets attention, with several exit velocities above 105 mph.
Jamie Cameron’s read on the pick was strong, and he pointed to the mix of upside and present production that makes Strosnider stand out.
"If you want a prospect who bridges the enormous ceiling of some prep prospects with the current skill and productivity of many first-round college players, Sawyer Strosnider might be the player for you. Strosnider was a multi-sport athlete in high school (basketball, track), and the athleticism you'd expect translates beautifully to the diamond.
A twitchy, powerful left-handed swing, Strosnider has massive raw power. On his way to winning Big 12 freshman of the year in 2025, he hit 11 home runs, 13 doubles, and 10 triples, an indicator of the power/speed blend on offer.
Entering 2026, Strosnider's offensive focus centered on reigning in an overly aggressive approach at the plate. Strosnider accomplished this, increasing his walk rate from 8% to 18.4%, while posting a matching 18.4% strikeout rate.
Unfortunately, his hitting took a half-step back, as he hit .273 (down from .350). There's plenty of supplementary tools here.
Strosnider has plus speed and a good arm, a combination that will give him a chance to stick in centerfield as a pro."
For Milwaukee, the fit is obvious enough: Strosnider should land in the system as either the No. 2 or No. 3 outfield prospect, sitting just behind or just ahead of Josh Adamczewski, who is currently No. 6.
The challenge is the depth chart in front of him. The Brewers already have Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell, Luis Lara and others in the outfield, so Strosnider’s road to the majors could take some time.
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