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Milwaukee Brewers: Grades from NLDS sweep of Rockies

By Brian Sampson

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 07: Ryan Braun #8 and the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate winning Game Three of the National League Division Series by defeating the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on October 7, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Brewers won the game 6-0 and the series 3-0. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 07: Ryan Braun #8 and the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate winning Game Three of the National League Division Series by defeating the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on October 7, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Brewers won the game 6-0 and the series 3-0. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 07: Jesus Agui lar #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates his solo homerun with teammate Mike Mou stakas #18 (L) in the fourth inning of Game Three of the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on October 7, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 07: Jesus Agui lar #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates his solo homerun with teammate Mike Mou stakas #18 (L) in the fourth inning of Game Three of the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on October 7, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Infield

Jesus Aguilar: Aguilar struggled from the plate, only going 1-for-11 in the series and striking out four times. However, he played some pretty good defense and was able to knock in a solo shot in Sunday’s game. This was pretty consistent with the second half of his season, but the good news is there’s at least one more series left for him to turn it around.

Grade: C-

Orlando Arcia: Arcia loves the spotlight and the bigger the moment the better he plays. He started two of the three games at short (something that was inconceivable when Milwaukee traded for Jonathan Schoop) and collected two hits. More importantly, he flashed that great glove and arm of his.

Grade: B

Mike Moustakas: Moustakas was one of the bright spots in the Brewers’ offense. He batted .364 with a .462 on-base percentage in the series along with two RBIs (tied for the team lead). Moustakas also drove in the winning run in Game 1, cementing his status in Brewers’ history.

Grade: A-

Travis Shaw: Shaw spent every game at second base and was very good defensively. He also collected four hits and three walks in 11 at-bats against the Rockies. He combined with Moustakas to create a tough middle of the order.

Grade: A-

Hernan Perez: Perez started Game 2 at shortstop and made Craig Counsell look like a genius for it. Perez doubled twice in that game and drove in one run. He made a couple of other pinch-hit appearances, but wasn’t able to do anything with those.

Grade: B+

Jonathan Schoop: Schoop’s downfall with the Brewers continued in the playoffs. He might consider himself lucky to have been on the roster because he didn’t see any playing time in the field. He did make two pinch-hit appearances without collecting a hit. Hopefully, better days are ahead for Schoop.

Grade: D

Catchers:

Erik Kratz: Kratz actually started Games 2 and 3 for the Brewers and was magnificent. He went 5-for-8 with two RBIs and one run scored. Kratz earned that PT ahead of Pina and was a nice boost for Milwaukee.

Grade: A

Manny Pina: Pina wasn’t bad in his lone start, but Kratz was just that much better. Pina threw out two baserunners on attempted steals and collected one hit in his three at-bats.

Grade: B

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