Daniel Dickinson: Brewers' Hidden Gem

0:00Milwaukee Brewer's stories, making news on March 12th. The Milwaukee Brewers are doubling down on their farm system, which many call the best in baseball. They've traded pitchers like Freddie Peralta and others this offseason to clear space for homegrown talent. Leading prospects include Louis P and Jesus Maid, but insiders are buzzing about a lesser known sixth-round pick from last summer. That pick is infield or Daniel Dickinson out of LSU. Dickinson's reporter Kurt Hogg predicts he could break out big this season in his first pro-year. Dickinson fits right in with manager Pat Murphy style, tough gritty players who produce. Fans and scouts love Dickinson's college stats. He posted an on-base plus slugging over a thousand, walked nearly as often as he struck out, and even smashed two home runs on the day he broke his. Hemate Bone. He kept playing and helped LSU win the college world series. Dickinson's swing is quick and compact, generating pull-side power from his 180 pound frame.

1:02He's a true second baseman with solid hit tool and glove work even if his raw power grades out average. As the brewers lean into their prospects for the future, Dickinson looks like an undervalued gym ready to climb the ladder fast. Keep an eye on him this season. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow? Once you try, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.