Brewers Acquire Coleman Crow in Trade with Mets: A Game-Changing Addition for the Team
Key Points
- The Brewers acquired Coleman Crow from the Mets in a trade that sent Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor to New York.
- Coleman Crow, a 28th-round pick by the Angels in 2019, made his professional debut in 2021 and quickly rose through the ranks, reaching Double A in 2023.
- Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery and likely missing the 2024 season, the Brewers saw potential in Crow's outlier spin and movement, particularly in his breaking balls.
- While his fastball's velocity is modest, its -4 degree Vertical Approach Angle (VAA) makes it effective due to its flatter trajectory.
- His curveball is a standout pitch with high horizontal sweep and spin rate, making it a plus offering that could shape his career.
- Crow also features a slider with high spin numbers and a sinker and changeup in his pitching arsenal.
- Despite missing the 2024 season, Crow's strong command and potential for mid-rotation caliber starter status made him a valuable acquisition for the Brewers.
- The Brewers aim to refine Crow's fastball and slider and support his recovery from Tommy John surgery to maximize his potential in their starting rotation.
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