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Milwaukee Brewers: Position Player Grades At The All-Star Break

By Harrison Carter

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 27: Willy Adames #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a double against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on May 27, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brewers defeated the Padres 6-5. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 27: Willy Adames #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a double against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on May 27, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brewers defeated the Padres 6-5. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 03: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers at bat during a game against the Minnesota Twins at American Family Field on April 03, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Twins defeated the Brewers 2-0. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Outfielders

Christian Yelich – B

It’s hard to believe that someone with nearly a .400 OBP could be labeled as a disappointment so far, but that has been Christian Yelich in 2021. Although Yelich is reaching base at a good clip, almost all of Yelich’s power has been sapped. Yelich has only hit 5 home runs and has a what would be career-low .369 slugging percentage.

On top of that, Yelich has struck out 27.7% of his plate appearances. Some of this is not Yelich’s fault, as he has dealt with back issues throughout the year and still may be mentally recovering from the broken kneecap he suffered in 2019.

Jackie Bradley Jr. – F

It has been a very tough season for Jackie Bradley Jr. thus far. After signing a two-year, $24 million contract, Bradley Jr. has been a black hole at the plate, with splits of .167/.252/.280. Although he has been a plus defender, his glove does not save him from having a negative WAR thus far.

Tyrone Taylor – B-

Tyrone Taylor has filled into the Milwaukee Brewers outfield nicely when called upon. Taylor is hitting similarly to his 2020 season, as he brings a .743 OPS into the All-Star break. Taylor has also been used throughout the outfield, allowing manager Craig Counsell to be creative with lineups.

Lorenzo Cain – C

As Lorenzo Cain enters the tail end of his career, the numbers continue to fall, and his health becomes a bigger factor. Cain has had a hard time staying on the field due to a hamstring injury, but when he has, he’s posted a slash line of .223/.322/.350. Hopefully, Cain can stay healthy after the All-Star break.

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What do you think of my player grades? Are there any that you would change? Keep an eye out for my next article, which will be giving player grades to the Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff.

All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and Fangraphs

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