Max Lazar

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #25 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Lazar pitched only 79 innings for low Class A Wisconsin in 2019, but was so impressive he received consideration for the organization's minor-league pitcher of the year. In those 79 innings, he had an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio (109 to 15) with a 1.04 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .226 batting average. Lazar was only 19 when the season began and his workload was carefully managed with a five-day, piggyback schedule in which he alternated starts and relief appearances. After growing up in southern Florida, he was pitching in the chilly Midwest League climate in the early weeks, so the Brewers took special care of his arm. He also was shut down for a period with a minor elbow issue that he moved past.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Lazar's fastball tops out in the 88-90 mph range but has good life and rising action, and he learned to use it effectively up in the zone to record strikeouts. He mixed in an effective curveball and changeup with a good feel for pitching and was excellent while playing for his first full-season club.
  
  THE FUTURE: With a good frame that can handle more weight, Lazar figures to get stronger as he matures, and the Brewers believe his velocity will tick upward. They like his work ethic and dedication to a solid routine between outings, and his conviction in what he is trying to accomplish on the mound is apparent.

• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Lazar pitched only 79 innings for low Class A Wisconsin in 2019, but was so impressive he received consideration for the organization's minor-league pitcher of the year. In those 79 innings, he had an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio (109 to 15) with a 1.04 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .226 batting average. Lazar was only 19 when the season began and his workload was carefully managed with a five-day, piggyback schedule in which he alternated starts and relief appearances. After growing up in southern Florida, he was pitching in the chilly Midwest League climate in the early weeks, so the Brewers took special care of his arm. He also was shut down for a period with a minor elbow issue that he moved past.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Lazar's fastball tops out in the 88-90 mph range but has good life and rising action, and he learned to use it effectively up in the zone to record strikeouts. He mixed in an effective curveball and changeup with a good feel for pitching and was excellent while playing for his first full-season club.
  
  THE FUTURE: With a good frame that can handle more weight, Lazar figures to get stronger as he matures, and the Brewers believe his velocity will tick upward. They like his work ethic and dedication to a solid routine between outings, and his conviction in what he is trying to accomplish on the mound is apparent.