Prospect Watch: Jonathan Lucroy

Jonathan Lucroy, a catcher from Louisiana Lafayette, was the Brewers' third round draft pick in 2007. Lucroy, 22, was recently promoted from West Virginia to High-A Brevard County.

In 239 at bats at West Virginia, Lucroy hit .310 with a .390 on base percentage. He had 10 home runs and 33 RBI. Lucroy has played four games since being promoted and is off to a good start with Brevard County. He's currently hitting .357 with one home run and five RBI's.

Lucroy is one of the Brewers' prospects I find the most exciting. Catching has been very weak in the Brewers' sytem over the years, but it is starting to become a strength with Lucroy, Angel Salome, and the recently drafted Brett Lawrie. If Lucroy continues to perform well he'll have a chance to start next season in Double-A.

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