2017 Acquisition: Tristen Lutz, OF
Birthday (age on opening day 2018): 8/22/1998 (19)
2017 teams/levels played for: Arizona Rookie League Brewers, advanced rookie Helena Brewers
2017 Stats: .311/.398/.559, 187 PA, 9 HR, 3 SB, 16/42 BB/K
Info: Lutz had some of the most impressive raw power in the 2017 draft coming out of high school in Texas. He’s an impressive athlete, though he was a definite right field profile who is already built like a pro before he became a pro at 6’3″ and 215-225 pounds.
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The Milwaukee Brewers were surprised to see Lutz on the board still in the second round and used every last dollar they had in their signing bonus pool in order to keep Lutz from a commitment to Texas.
Lutz has incredible bat speed and power and still has excellent strike zone judgement, being patient for the pitches he can handle with power. He’s also able to show well on the base paths with above-average speed now and surprising instincts.
Lutz’s baseball smarts allowed him to be able to utilize his above average speed to its peak on defense and play center field at an above-average level, utilizing his plus arm well. He could move to right field and be a very good defender there, though the Brewers likely will keep him in center as long as he’s not a liability there.
Lutz will be ready for a full season in the Midwest League in 2018, though a big year could have him finishing the year in high-A.
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