Draft Dope: Brewers

June 6, 2007

Draft History (Click the year to view the picks)
Year	Top Pick
1992	Ken Felder
1993	Jeff D'Amico
1994	Antone Williamson
1995	Geoff Jenkins
1996	Chad Green
1997	Kyle Peterson
1998	J.M. Gold
1999	Ben Sheets
2000	David Krynzel
2001	Mike Jones
2002	Prince Fielder
2003	Rickie Weeks
2004	Mark Rogers
2005	Ryan Braun
2006	Jeremy Jeffress

Scouting Director: Jack Zduriencik (first year: 2000)
Order in 2007 Rotation: 7th
Extra Picks: None
Lost Picks: Second round (71st, for signing Type A free agent Jeff Suppan from Cardinals)
Trend: The Brewers have lifted themselves into playoff contention through the draft, mixing prep players such as Prince Fielder (2002, first round) and J.J. Hardy (2001, second) with college picks like Ben Sheets (2000, first) and Ryan Braun (2005, first). Milwaukee's old-school approach focuses on athletes, power arms and big tools. No organization scouts Canada as heavily, and this is a strong year in the Great White North.
This Year's Outlook: Signability will help dictate the Brewers' top pick at No. 7, but the club usually gets a good talent for the price it's willing to pay. With no supplemental or second-round pick, the Brewers might be willing to stretch their budget for their top pick.