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The Brewers have signed right-hander and all-too-appropriately-named outfielder to minor league contracts, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Theyll both be in major league camp during spring training, though McGee wont be pitching, as hell still be rehabbing from last Mays Tommy John surgery. McCalvy further adds that McGees minor league deal is a two-year pact, so hell be in the Brewers system through at least the 2025 season. McGee, 26 next month, appeared briefly in the big leagues with the 2022 Rays and 2023 Mariners, combining for 9 2/3 shutout innings. He fanned three hitters and walked just one during that time. Hes a soft-to ser by todays standards, averaging 91.5 mph in 22 and seeing that number drop to 90.1 mph prior to this past seasons surgery. McGee was Tampa Bays fourth-round pick back Harry Giles III Jersey in 2016, and though he doesnt have power stuff or a history of elite run prevention in the upper minors (4.78 ERA in 141 Triple-A frames), he does boast outstanding command. Hes faced just shy of 2100 hitters since being drafted and walked only 4.6% of them. At 66, his lanky frame likely helps his pedestrian fastball velocity play up a bit, and that standout command is difficult to develop in players. On what amounts to a no-risk minor league pickup for the Brewers, hes a nice arm to stash in the system in hopes that he can eventually emerge as a back-end starter or perhaps a multi-inning reliever. Hicklen, 28 in February, made his MLB debut with the 2022 Royals but went hitle s in a minuscule sample of six plate appearances. Hes a 2017 seventh-round pick with a career .244/.348/.486 line at the plate in 853 Triple-A plate appearances. While he didnt hit for much power in 2023 (10 homers in 72 games), Hicklen popped 28 long balls with Kansas Citys Triple-A club in 2022 and has drawn praise for his plus-plus (70-grade) speed. Those wheels have been on display in Triple-A, where hes swiped 56 bags in 61 tries. Overall, hes stolen 186 bases in the minors with a hefty 85% succe s rate. Hes worked primarily in left field during his minor league career, but Hicklen has 1310 innings in right field and another 621 frames in center, so hes capable of playing all three spots. Gary Trent Jr. Jersey |
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