Brewers Call Up Power Hitter Bitonti | Milwaukee Brewers News

0:00It's September 9th. From game day to every day, this is Milwaukee Brewer's news today, powered by AI. The Milwaukee Brewer's are beefing up their AA squad with another promising hitter. Eric Batonty, who's considered the 26th best prospect in the Brewer system, just got called up from high A to double A. This move comes as the high A season wraps up, and Batonty is expected to bring some serious pop to the lineup. Batonty was drafted by the Brewer's in the third round back in 2023. This year, playing for the high A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, he put up some impressive numbers. In 111 games, he hit for a 270 average, got on base nearly 40% of the time, and had an OPS over tie-9's over him. He also showed off his power with 25 home runs, and drove in 88 runs, all while swiping 24 bases. The young infielder, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, has played both first and third base in the minors. He's set to make his AA debut playing third base, and batting seventh for the Biluxi Shuckers.

1:04He'll be joining other top brewers prospects there, including Andrew Fisher, who's leading the minors in home runs. This promotion means Batonty will get a short look at the double A level before the season ends. Given his strong performance this year, he's likely to start next season back with Biluxi. Fans will be watching to see how he handles the jump to tougher competition. The team is making room for Batonty by placing infielder Luis P on the injury list due to an ankle injury. It looks like the Shuckers are finding ways to get their young sluggers, like Batonty and Fisher, into the lineup together.