Milwaukee Brewers bolster their future in the July 2025 MLB Draft, selecting Josh Flores & Sean Episcope. See how their Midwest focus boosted their farm system to 7th.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
While there was no game on the schedule for the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, the front office was busy securing the team's future. The big news of the day came from Day 2 of the MLB Draft, where the Crew continued their strategic focus on Midwest talent. This calculated approach is clearly paying off, as the organization also celebrated a massive jump in MLB's farm system rankings, landing at 7th overall and cementing their status as one of baseball's premier player development machines.
They selected Sean Episcope, a right-hander who has undergone two Tommy John surgeries but topped out at 97 mph before his latest procedure in May.
On the second day of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Brewers reinforced their commitment to scouting their own backyard. In the fourth round, they selected right-handed pitcher Josh Flores from Indiana's Lake Central High School—a familiar pipeline, as it's the third straight year Milwaukee has drafted a player from the school. They followed that up in the fifth round by taking a high-risk, high-reward arm in Sean Episcope, a righty from Princeton with Illinois roots. Episcope's profile is fascinating; he's already had two Tommy John surgeries, but possesses a tantalizing 97 mph fastball. It's a classic Brewers gamble on high-upside talent, trusting their renowned pitching lab to unlock his potential. These picks, heavily influenced by area scout Ginger Poulson, show a clear philosophy: find the best talent in the region and develop it in-house.
The success of the Brewers' development strategy is undeniable, and the latest league-wide rankings prove it. The organization's farm system was ranked 7th best in all of baseball, a staggering leap from their mid-2024 ranking of 17th. This ascent is powered by a core of elite talent, including four prospects ranked in MLB's Top 100: catcher Jeferson Quero (No. 47), infielder Jesús Made (No. 55), shortstop Cooper Pratt (No. 56), and hard-throwing righty Jacob Misiorowski (No. 99). For a team that thrives on developing its own stars, this robust pipeline is the lifeblood of sustained success, ensuring the big league club remains competitive without having to break the bank in free agency.
While the big league club enjoys a day off, the real work is happening behind the scenes. The 2025 draft class is another bet on the Brewers' proven development system, and the glowing farm system report card is proof that the strategy is paying dividends. For fans, this isn't just about abstract rankings; it's about the promise of a competitive team for years to come, fueled by a steady stream of homegrown talent. The future in Milwaukee looks bright, and it's being built right here in the Midwest.
