Brandon Sproat
P · Age 25 · Bats Right · Throws Right
Where things stand
Brandon Sproat pitched three perfect innings with five strikeouts in a combined no-hitter for the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate Nashville Sounds against Norfolk on Sunday. Sproat, acquired from the Mets during the offseason, has been working to regain consistency after posting a 5.27 ERA in 21 appearances with Milwaukee earlier this season. Manager Pat Murphy benched Sproat in August for wild pitches as part of his approach to enforcing fundamental standards across the roster.
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Rumors of the Brewers' next offseason blockbuster trade have already begun
The Milwaukee Brewers have traded away All-Stars in each of the last three offseasons to replenish their roster despite limited payroll resources. These trades—involving Josh Hader, Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams, and Freddy Peralta—brought back key contributors like William Contreras, DL Hall, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Sproat who helped the Brewers win three consecutive NL Central titles. MLB insider Robert Murray recently suggested that Contreras, an All-Star catcher entering his final arbitration year at age 29, could be the next Brewers star dealt away this offseason as rival teams express interest in acquiring him.
Reviewing the BrewPat Murphy: Creating All-Stars by establishing dominance
Pat Murphy has won back-to-back Manager of the Year Awards while leading one of baseball's youngest rosters, establishing a pattern of benching players mid-at-bat to enforce fundamental standards. Murphy's approach includes pulling Sal Frelick and Caleb Durbin in April for defensive mistakes, Brandon Sproat in August for wild pitches, and Cooper Pratt in a recent game against the Mets for failing to execute a bunt and not running out a ball. While these moves have generally earned fan support and appear to improve player performance, the Pratt benching drew criticism when David Hamilton's replacement at third base threw wildly home in the tenth inning, allowing the Mets to win. Murphy maintains that establishing consequences for poor play sets the tone for the entire clubhouse and ensures winning baseball.
Brew Crew BallBrandon Sproat, Tyler Black play key roles in Brewers' Triple-A squad's combined no-hitter
Brandon Sproat pitched three perfect innings with five strikeouts as the Nashville Sounds' Triple-A team combined for a no-hitter against Norfolk on Sunday, their first in eight years. Tyler Black made a crucial catch to preserve the no-hitter in the seven-inning game. Sproat, acquired from the Mets during the offseason, has been working to regain consistency after posting a 5.27 ERA in 21 appearances with Milwaukee earlier this season. Black, who has struggled to find playing time with the Brewers due to outfield depth, continues to produce at the minor league level.
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