Brewers’ Electric Infield Option to Watch for 2027 Opening Day: Jesus Made
A standout season in Double-A
Made spent all of his third professional season in Double-A in 2026. Across 122 games, he hit .271/.344/.430 with a .774 OPS, 14 home runs, 91 RBIs and 37 stolen bases.
He also recorded 57 walks, 24 doubles, six triples and 87 runs. The Brewers won the World Series that season, while Made was ranked the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball.
Chourio comparison draws attention
Made’s development has resembled Jackson Chourio’s path through the minors. In his third professional season at age 19, Chourio hit .282/.338/.467 with an .805 OPS, 22 home runs, 91 RBIs and 44 stolen bases in 128 games.
Chourio also had 43 walks, 26 doubles, three triples and 88 runs scored. He played six games in Triple-A, while Made spent his entire 2026 season in Double-A. Chourio signed a long-term extension after that third season and debuted in the majors in 2024.
Third base offers an opening
Shortstop is occupied by Cooper Pratt, and Brice Turang is at second base, leaving third as a possible route for Made. He has played second, shortstop and third, as well as designated hitter, during his professional career.
Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton handled third base down the stretch after Pratt’s promotion. Both remain with the organization and are under team control through 2029, so the Brewers could keep them while giving Made a chance to start.
A decision for Spring Training
Made was included in the Brewers’ “stay ready” group in case the club needed extra postseason options. The article suggests he could make the major-league team out of Spring Training if he is ready.
If Made follows a path like Chourio’s, Milwaukee could add another potential star to an infield coming off a championship season. The article presents that possibility as a reason the Brewers could be even stronger in 2027.
Key points
- Jesus Made spent the full 2026 season in Double-A and was baseball’s No. 1 overall prospect.
- Made hit .271 with 14 home runs and 37 stolen bases in 122 games.
- Third base is unsettled, while Cooper Pratt and Brice Turang occupy shortstop and second base.
- Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton remain under team control through 2029.