The Milwaukee Brewers have a knack for discovering pitching gems each season, and this year, Coleman Crow might just be their latest find. In recent years, we've seen Logan Henderson and Jared Koenig rise to prominence, each making significant contributions to the team's success.
Henderson dazzled with a 3-0 record and a 1.79 ERA over five starts before an injury cut his season short. Koenig, on the other hand, was a bullpen stalwart, appearing in 72 games last season with a solid 2.87 ERA.
Enter Coleman Crow, a pitcher with a journey as intriguing as his potential. Originally drafted by the Angels in 2019, Crow found himself traded to the Mets in 2023, only to be sidelined by Tommy John surgery. Before he could make his mark in New York, he was dealt to the Brewers, who saw promise in his arm.
Crow's 2024 season was a wash due to recovery, and injuries limited him to just 12 games in 2025. Yet, those appearances were enough to catch Milwaukee's eye, as he posted a 4-1 record with a 3.24 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 50 innings. Now, he's on the Brewers' 40-man roster and poised to make a splash in 2026.
The Brewers' pitching staff faces some questions this spring, especially with a need for multi-inning bullpen options. Manager Pat Murphy has mentioned Crow as a potential fit in this role, alongside known entities like Aaron Ashby and DL Hall.
Given Milwaukee's deep starting rotation, Crow might transition to a reliever role, where he could shine as a multi-inning option. The Brewers have found success with this approach, using a starter for a few innings before handing the game over to a long reliever.
With Crow's talent and Milwaukee's strategic flexibility, 2026 could be the year he steps into the spotlight, continuing the Brewers' tradition of uncovering unexpected pitching stars.