Prospect Watch: Michael Brantley

Can you say under the radar? Michael Brantley, the Brewers' seventh round pick in the 2005 draft is tearing it up playing center field for Double-A Huntsville. You may not have heard about him yet because of all the other talent there like Mat Gamel, Matt LaPorta, Angel Salome, Alcides Escobar, and Cole Gillespie, but you will be hearing a lot about this name in the near future.

Through 51 games and 204 at bats, Brantley, who just turned 21 a few weeks ago is batting .322 with a .402 on base percentage. He's also stolen 16 bases. These are very strong numbers for someone his age playing at Double-A, or any age for that matter. Last season Brantley hit .335 with .413 on base percentage for Low-A West Virginia.

Brantley has done a fantastic job batting lead off for Huntsville. He's getting on base and letting the big guns drive him in. He certainly has a bright future ahead of him. Brantley most likely won't see the big leagues this season but don't be surprised to see him called up at some point in 2009.

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