Milwaukee Brewers: Six prospects that could make an impact in 2019

Troy Stokes Jr.

Troy Stokes Jr. is another outfield candidate for the Milwaukee Brewers that could get called up in 2019 and he quietly had a quality year in Double-A Biloxi. Stokes was forgotten due to the big year his teammate Corey Ray had, but he is someone to think about when it comes to the outfield in the farm system.

Stokes was drafted in 2014 in the fifth round and has shown a lot of promise. For the past few years, he has been on the top 30 Brewers prospects list and is ranked number 15 right now. When it comes to his skill set, he has great speed, good power, and is a solid defender. Stokes has 55 graded speed, which is above average. He also has a 50 power, which is impressive for a guy like Stokes who is only 5’8″.

These past two seasons, Stokes went above his expectations. In 2017, he batted .251 with 20 home runs and 31 stolen bases. Then in 2018, Stokes batted only .233 but had 19 home runs and 19 stolen bases. This season, Stokes was also an All-Star and a Gold Glove winner in the minors. His batting average is nothing special, but Milwaukee Brewers fans haven’t seen the best of what Troy Stokes is capable of. Hopefully, we will find out what Stokes full potential this season is in Triple-A San Antonio, as well as in Milwaukee.

With Troy Stokes having power, defense and speed, it’s an intriguing skill set that will interest Stearns to call him up. He has earned himself a spot on the 40-man roster, so he has the ability to make the team out of camp, although that is unlikely. Once Stokes does get the call-up, he could end up playing a Keon Broxton type role, where he would end up pinch-hitting, getting a start or two a week, used as a defensive upgrade wherever it is needed, and to pinch run as well.