The Milwaukee Brewers recently announced their 2026 international free agent class, consisting of 22 players from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. Notable international free agents signed by the Brewers over the years include Jackson Chourio, Jesus Made, Luis Peña and – this name brings back memories – Alcides Escobar.
Almost all of these guys are extremely young, so it will most likely be years before any of them make an impact at the big league club. But for those of you who follow the Brewers farm system, here is a complete list of this year’s prospects, including everything I could find about them.
No. 24 Diego Frontado (SS, Venezuela)
Frontado is the second-highest ranked prospect in the Brewers international free agent class, but received the largest bonus ($1.6 million). According to MLB Pipeline, the 17-year-old infielder is “an impactful hitter with a slick glove who can move quickly through a club’s system.” While he is still growing into his frame, Frontado has a near-perfect swing, makes loud contact and can hit the ball to all fields. He is also very fast for his age and has clocked times from 60 meters to just 6.6.
No. 49 José Rodríguez (SS, Venezuela)
Rodriguez, also a 17-year-old shortstop prospect, has quick hands and a compact, efficient swing at the plate. However, his best attribute by far is his glove. Rodriguez has an above-average arm and the reach (and hands) to make tough plays look easy. Many scouts consider him one of the best defensemen in this year’s class. If he develops strength with age, he could very well look like a bargain in a few years.
No. 20 Ricki Moneys (SS, Dominican Republic)
I didn’t think the Brewers could top “Jesus Made,” but Ricki Moneys might be an even cooler name. I believe in the idea that prospects with cool names always succeed, so if you ask me, this kid is going to be a superstar. Scouts also agree. By pipeline:
“There is a direct up arrow next to Moneys’ all-around stock. He plays the game with a high intensity and has a track record of in-game production that supports scouts’ belief that he will hit for even more power as he gets more reps. He is a right-handed hitter with plenty of bat speed, he consistently puts together competitive at-bats and can produce moonshots when he comes across them, a rarity for teenagers on the international stage.”
As Pipeline puts it, the “draw” in Moneys’ profile is his vehicle for success and outstanding production in the Dominican Republic. His defense isn’t too shabby either: Moneys has great hands and an accurate (though not particularly powerful) arm. He probably doesn’t reach the balls that some (Rodriguez for example) could, so he may not stick at shortstop. Still, Moneys makes all the routine plays and doesn’t make many mistakes, traits that point to long-term defensive viability no matter what position he ends up in.
Moises Salazar (C, Venezuela): $700,000
Striking tool: poor (quality 60, per Francy Romero)
Angeni Fernandez (SS, Dominican Republic): $500,000
Notable tool: Plate discipline
Osiris Ramirez (SS, Dominican Republic): $450,000
Manny De Los Santos (OF, Dominican Republic)
Leander Matos (SS, Dominican Republic)
Miguel Andrade (RHP, Venezuela)
Jordy Brache (RHP, Dominican Republic)
Sebastian Franeites (C, Venezuela)
Santiago Garcia (SS, Venezuela)
Notable Tool: Athleticism
Joan Gonzalez (RHP, Dominican Republic)
Enrique Lovera (OF, Venezuela)
Alexander Mercedes (LHP, Dominican Republic)
Notable Tool: Arm (three-digit top on his fastball)
Francisco Mir (C, Dominican Republic)
Daniel Muñoz (RHP, Venezuela)
Ruben Revost (SS, Dominican Republic)
Notable tools: speed, contact
Jean Rivero (RHP, Venezuela)
Joshua Rodriguez (SS.
Notable tools: plate discipline, hitter change
Diego Trillo (RHP, Venezuela)
Marcos Veras (RHP, Dominican Republic)
Notable tools: Commando, arm
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