MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the signing of 29 international free agents on the first day of the 2025 international signing period. The signees include 16 players from Venezuela, 10 from the Dominican Republic, and one each from Colombia, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Quotes from the Brewers Organization:
- James Armstrong, Director of International Scouting: “We celebrate the efforts of many today in signing our newest class of Brewers. Each of these players has distinguished themselves not only for their baseball talent but also for their work ethic and devotion to their own development. I would also like to praise our scouting staff. Many years of hard work led to today, relentlessly covering and scouting an expansive player pool, ultimately leading to the identification of these 29 players.”
- Luis Pérez, Director of International Player Evaluation: “It is a significant day for the players, parents, scouts, and members of the front office. Throughout the year, we have worked to integrate these talented young players as Brewers. Our player development system will continue to support them to ensure they work toward fulfilling their dreams of reaching the majors.”
Highlighted Signees:
- Kenny Fenelon (Dominican Republic, OF): Ranked No. 32 overall prospect in the class by Baseball America and No. 36 by MLB Pipeline.
- Cristopher Acosta (Dominican Republic, SS): Ranked No. 39 by Baseball America and No. 45 by MLB Pipeline.
- Brailyn Antunez (Venezuela, OF): Ranked No. 42 by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline.
- Isais Chavez (Venezuela, C): Ranked No. 90 by Baseball America.
Notable Past Signings:
- Jackson Chourio: Became the youngest player in MLB history in 2024 (20 years, 185 days) to have a 20 HR/20 SB season. Signed by the Brewers on the first day of the 2021 international signing period.
- Jesús Made: Enters the 2025 season as the top prospect in the organization according to Baseball America. Signed by Milwaukee on the first day of the 2024 international signing period.
This new class of signees reflects the Brewers’ commitment to nurturing young talent and supporting their development toward reaching the major leagues. The organization is excited to welcome these players to the Brewers family.
