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<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nTaylor Jungmann<\/em><\/p>\n With Spring Training finally upon us and speculation surrounding the future of baseball\u2019s brightest prospects spreads like wildfire, The Golden Sombrero will highlight some of the notable and intriguing Spring Training invitees from each organization.<\/p>\n Wily Peralta<\/a><\/strong>*, RHP:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 Widely considered to be the Brewers\u2019 top prospect, Peralta was signed out of the Dominican Republic as a toolsy outfielder in 2005.\u00a0 But after witnessing his raw arm strength, the 6-foot-2, 240-pounder was quickly transitioned to the bump.\u00a0 After missing the 2007 due to Tommy John surgery, Peralta has progressed steadily since returning.<\/p>\n In his breakout season as a 21-year-old in 2010, Peralta posted an 8-6 record and 3.79 ERA with 104 strikeouts and 64 walks in 147.1 innings between High-A and Double-A.\u00a0 He followed it up\u00a0 by having his best minor league season to date in 2011.\u00a0 Peralta went 9-7 with a 3.46 ERA, 117 strikeouts, and 48 walks over 119.2 innings at Double-A Huntsville.\u00a0 His success garnered a late-season promotion to Triple-A where he went 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA and 1.032 WHIP in 31 innings.\u00a0 Peralta also showed improved command in the hitter-friendly PCL, as he posted a 40\/11 K\/BB ratio.<\/p>\n Peralta pounds the strikezone with a four-seam and two-seam fastball, and typically sits in the low- to mid-90s \u2013 although he is capable of touching the upper-90s.\u00a0 His best secondary pitch is a hard slider, which, when kept down in the zone, is a legitimate swing-and-miss pitch.\u00a0 He also features a change up which has come along over the years due to his role as a starter, but at the moment probably only grades out as about a 50.<\/p>\n Although some believe he is best suited for a bullpen role, the Brewers have remained steadfast in their development of Peralta as a starter.\u00a0 Therefore, it will likely take an injury to a member of the Brewers\u2019 rotation for Peralta to get his shot.\u00a0 While a strong spring will greatly improve his chances of breaking camp, it\u2019s likely that Peralta will begin the 2012 season in Triple-A<\/p>\n Taylor Jungmann, RHP:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 Selected by the Brewers with the 12th<\/sup> overall pick in the 2011 draft, Jungmann had been one of the top collegiate pitchers since his freshman year at Texas.\u00a0 At 6-foot-6, 220-pounds, the lanky right-hander throws each of his pitches on a downward plane and isn\u2019t afraid to attack opposing hitters.\u00a0 Although he can reach back for a 95-96 mph fastball, he typically works in the 92-94 range with late life.\u00a0 His slider continues to improve \u2013 his size, arm slot, and arm speed have always generated above-average tilt \u2013 and is considered his best secondary offering.\u00a0 Like most young pitchers, Jungmann was considered a power pitcher in college and therefore lacks an above-average change up.\u00a0 However, it\u2019s decent and could grade as a 60 in time.<\/p>\n Considering he signed at the last minute, Jungmann will get his first taste of professional baseball in 2012.\u00a0 Given his collegiate experience, he\u2019ll likely begin the season at High-A Brevard County \u2013 unless he wows the organization enough during Spring Training to begin at Double-A.\u00a0 But keep your eye on Jungmann, if he progresses swimmingly, the right-hander could be on the fast track to the big leagues.<\/p>\n Jed Bradley, LHP:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 The Brewers netted two potential front-end starters in Jungmann and Bradley.\u00a0 Selected three picks after Jungmann with the 15th<\/sup> overall pick, Bradley was the second-best left-hander available in the 2011 draft.\u00a0 At 6-foot-4, 225-pounds, Bradley\u2019s size and collegiate experience project well, so I wouldn\u2019t look too far into his getting knocked around in the Arizona Fall League.\u00a0 When you’re the ace of your program, the collegiate season can become rather taxing.<\/p>\n His fastball typically sits in the low-90s but he\u2019s been flashing 94-95s more and more which leads many scouts believe that could become his norm.\u00a0 He also features a pretty nasty power-slider in the high-80s and a neutralizing change up.\u00a0 His mechanics are smooth and allow him to locate each of his three pitches.\u00a0 His and Jungmann\u2019s minor league careers \u2013 neither of which should be lengthy \u2013 will be intertwined as Milwaukee plans for both players to arrive in the Show around the same time.<\/p>\n Caleb Gindl<\/a><\/strong>*, OF:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 Drafted out of high school in the fifth round of the 2007 draft, Gindl has completed one minor league level per year and has a career line of .300\/.378\/.466 to show for it.\u00a0 He enjoyed his best season for Triple-A Nashville in 2011, posting a .862 OPS with 23 doubles, 15 home runs, and a 93\/63 K\/BB in 472 at-bats.\u00a0 Although those numbers are inflated due to the hitter-friendly PCL, they\u2019re consistent with his production at every level and his approach at the plate continued to improve.<\/p>\n Gindl is a stocky, 5-foot-9, 205-pound outfielder with above-average arm strength and quiet athleticism. He played all three outfield positions last year in Triple-A \u2013 including 38 games in center field \u2013 but profiles as a corner guy in the majors due to his lack of power.\u00a0 But with Ryan Braun<\/a><\/strong> and Corey Hart<\/a><\/strong> entrenched in their respective positions, Gindl is at best a fourth outfielder or left-handed hitting platoon option.\u00a0 The Brewers protected the 23-year-old by adding him to their 40-man roster in November; however, they also added minor league teammate Logan Schafer<\/a><\/strong> who breezed through four levels in 2011, including eight games for Milwaukee at the end of the season.<\/p>\n Cody Scarpetta<\/a><\/strong>*, RHP:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 When he\u2019s on, Scarpetta has swing-and-miss stuff and two plus pitches in a mid-90s fastball and a big-time hammer.\u00a0 But when he\u2019s off\u2026it\u2019s ugly.\u00a0 He falls out of sync with his mechanics, which results in control issues and painful ineffectiveness.\u00a0 At Class-A Brevard County of the FSL in 2010, the 6-foot-3, 240-pound right-hander recorded a 3.87 ERA with 142 strikeouts and 67 walks over 128 innings.\u00a0 Last season, his first full season at Double-A, Scarpetta went 8-5 with a 3.85 ERA and 98\/61 K\/B over 117 innings.\u00a0 Still, it says something that he’s kept his ERA under 4.00 despite the control issues.<\/p>\n Scarpetta gives up far too many hits than he should considering his stuff, primarily because hitters sit on his fastball during his bouts of inconsistency.\u00a0 The development of his change up will pay dividends for the right-hander and keep him in consideration for a starting role, but he hasn\u2019t adapted it as quickly as scouts hoped.\u00a0 If he works out some kinks and refines his command, Scarpetta could find himself in the Show quickly, although it would likely involve a bullpen role.<\/p>\n *on team’s 40-man roster<\/em><\/p>\n Want to discuss prospects with Mike? Follow him on Twitter (@GoldenSombrero<\/strong><\/a>) and join the discussion on our Facebook<\/strong><\/a> page. Taylor Jungmann With Spring Training finally upon us and speculation surrounding the future of baseball\u2019s brightest prospects spreads like wildfire, The Golden Sombrero will highlight some of the notable and intriguing Spring Training invitees from each organization. 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