- Full name Mark Ernster
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Ernster made it to Double-A in 2000, no small feat considering he broke his wrist after five games the previous year and missed the rest of his rookie season. Drafted after playing second base at Arizona State, he's getting the chance to play shortstop as a pro. The Brewers know he can play second and are trying to increase his value as a possible utilityman. Ernster held his own in the Arizona Fall League, batting .295 in 26 games. He has extra-base pop in his bat, and at this stage he's more of an offensive than defensive player. The game plan for Ernster in 2001 is to start him at Double-A with the hope he can move up to Triple-A by the end of the season.