Taylor Jungmann

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #10 prospect in 2015
  Jungmann spun his wheels at Double-A Huntsville in 2013 and wasn't invited to big league camp in 2014. Sent back to Double-A in 2014, he made nine solid starts before earning a bump to Triple-A Nashville. The tall righty found a groove in the final weeks, posting a 1.80 ERA over his final six starts. Jungamann doesn't throw with the same velocity he did at Texas, where he often reached the high 90s, so he has to rely more on a sinker to get groundball outs. He moved to the arm side of the rubber so that his fastball caught more of the outside corner to lefthanders and his breaking stuff didn't wander too far out of the zone. Jungmann throws his fastball in the 90-92 mph range and pitches down in the zone, emphasizing contact early in the count. He throws an effective curveball at 75-78 mph that is a quality out pitch against righthanders. It took longer than expected, but Jungmann has reached Triple-A in 2014 and joined the 40-man roster after the season. He has a chance to reach a ceiling of back-end starter.
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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #6 prospect in 2014
  After three years as ace of the Texas staff, Jungmann was attractive to clubs in the 2011 draft because he was supposed to move quickly. He seemed on the verge of living up to his $2.525 million signing bonus in the first half of 2013, when he limited hitters to a .204 average at Double-A Huntsville. But he wasn't as sharp after the break, struggling to a 5.91 ERA in nine outings. Jungmann's fastball hit 98 mph in college, but his game now is pounding a 90-92 mph sinker into the bottom of the strike zone and getting hitters to beat it into the ground. He uses his tall frame to pitch on a downhill plane and tries to get outs early in the count. He tied for second in the Southern League with 18 double plays. He has a sharp-breaking, 75-78 mph slider that is very effective against righthanders when he stays on top of it. Jungmann's fringe-average changeup can be effective if a bit firm. His command took a step backward in 2013, but scouts and the Brewers believe his delivery can be smoothed out to improve his strike-throwing capability. A groin strain ended Jungmann's Arizona Fall League stint after one start, short-circuiting his first attempt at improving his delivery. He'll head to Triple-A for 2014, likely projecting as a No. 4 starter, which would be good enough considering the difficulty the Brewers have had in developing starting pitchers.
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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #3 prospect in 2013
  The 12th overall pick in the 2011 draft, Jungmann signed for $2,525,000, the second-largest bonus in club history. Sent to pitcher-friendly high Class A Brevard County for his pro debut, he had an up-and-down season. He didn't dominate as much as expected, but he made 26 starts and went 3-0, 1.66 in August. Jungmann is all about pounding the bottom of the strike zone with his 90-96 mph sinker and getting hitters to beat the ball into the ground. He uses his tall frame to pitch on a downward plane and get outs early in the count. When he stays on top of his slider, it's a solid pitch with sharp break. The Brewers are encouraging him to throw his changeup more, though it's still below-average. Jungmann doesn't walk a lot of batters, nor does he pile up high strikeout numbers. There were concerns about his delivery coming out of college, but he smoothed it out and displayed good command of his pitches in his first pro season. Jungmann will head to Double-A Huntsville in 2013 and could see Triple-A before season's end. He could join Milwaukee's rotation at some point the following year, with the club envisioning him as a future No. 2 or 3 starter.
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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #2 prospect in 2012
  Jungmann was a star almost from the day he arrived at Texas, winning 11 games and pitching a complete-game five-hitter against Louisiana State in the College World Series finals as a freshman. He ranked second in NCAA Division I in wins (13) and opponent average (.165) last spring before going 12th overall in the draft and signing for $2,525,000, the second-largest bonus in club history. Jungman uses his lanky frame to throw downhill easily, working primarily with a fastball that sits at 90-94 mph and tops out at 96. He can get lefthanders and righthanders out with the combination of velocity and life on his heater. He has improved the sharpness and command of his slider, and he continues to work on a changeup that's a tick below average. Some scouts worry that his delivery features a short stride and some effort, but he has smoothed it out some since high school and it doesn't hamper his ability to throw strikes. Jungmann waited until the final minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline to come to terms and has yet to make his debut. He got his indoctrination into pro ball during instructional league and likely will start 2012 at high Class A Brevard County. A potential No. 2 starter, he could move quickly through the minors.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Pacific Coast League #20 prospect in 2015
  The Brewers changed Triple-A affiliates for the 2015 season, moving from their longtime home of Nashville to the much less pitcher-friendly environs of Colorado Springs. Jungmann, who spent the second half of 2014 at Nashville, returned to the PCL this season, but posted a 6.37 ERA in 11 games for Colorado Springs. He pitched much more effectively after the Brewers summoned him to the big leagues, where he occupies a spot in their rotation. Jungmann primarily relies on his fastball and curveball repertoire. His fastball sits in the low 90s and gets up to 95 mph. He does a good job of locating the pitch down in the zone, which helps him generate groundball outs. His curveball has sharp biting action and is an above-average pitch at its best. He has improved his changeup, but still rarely shows it. Jungmann has long fit the profile of a back-of-the-rotation starter, and he has deftly stepped into that role with a strong rookie season with Milwaukee.

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #70 prospect in 2012

• December, 2012 Scouting Report
  Background: The 12th overall pick in the 2011 draft coming off a season in which he led NCAA Division I with 12 wins, Jungmann signed for $2,525,000, the second-largest bonus in club history. Sent to pitcher-friendly high Class A Brevard County for his pro debut, he had an up-and-down season. He didn't dominate as much as expected, but he made 26 starts and managed to finish strong, going 3-0, 1.66 in August. Scouting Report: Jungmann is all about pounding the bottom of the strike zone with his 90-96 mph sinker and getting hitters to beat the ball into the ground. He uses his tall frame to pitch on a downward plane and get outs early in the count. When he stays on top of his slider, it's a solid pitch with sharp break. The Brewers are encouraging him to throw his changeup more, though it's still below average. Jungmann doesn't walk a lot of batters, nor does he pile up high strikeout numbers. There were concerns about his delivery coming out of college, but he smoothed it out and displayed good command of his pitches in his first pro season. The Future: Jungmann will head to Double-A Huntsville in 2013 and could see Triple-A before season's end. He could join Milwaukee's rotation at some point the following year, with the club envisioning him as a future No. 2 or 3 starter.
• December, 2011 Scouting Report
  Background: Jungmann was a star almost from the day he arrived at Texas, winning 11 games and pitching a complete-game five-hitter against Louisiana State in the College World Series finals as a freshman. He ranked second in NCAA Division I in wins (13) and opponent average (.165) last spring before going 12th overall in the draft and signing for $2,525,000--the second-largest bonus in club history.Scouting Report: Jungman uses his lanky frame to throw downhill easily, working primarily with a fastball that sits at 90-94 mph and tops out at 96. He can get lefthanders and righthanders out with the combination of velocity and life on his heater. He has improved the sharpness and command of his slider, and he continues to work on a changeup that's a tick below average. Some scouts worry that his delivery features a short stride and some effort, but he has smoothed it out some since high school and it doesn't hamper his ability to throw strikes.The Future: Jungmann waited until the final minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline to come to terms and has yet to make his debut. He got his indoctrination into pro ball during instructional league and likely will start 2012 at high Class A Brevard County. A potential No. 2 starter, he could move quickly through the minors.