Clayton Andrews

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #27 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Brendan McKay isn't the only lefthanded two-way player in the minors. Andrews, who stands 5-foot-6, began hitting and playing center field on the days he wasn't pitching at Long Beach State. Drafted as a pitcher by the Brewers in the 17th round in 2018, he reached Double-A in his first full season and began playing both ways in the Arizona Fall League at the end of the year.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: On the mound, Andrews is a rarity who can offer four pitches out of the bullpen. None of his pitches is overwhelming, however, which limits his ceiling. He brings his fastball at 89-93 mph and complements with a sinking changeup that grades as fringe-average. He throws a sweepy slider as well and also has a more powerful but seldom-thrown curveball in the low 80s. He also offers deception from a crossfire delivery. He showed little power at the plate but a strong eye for the strike zone, albeit in a sample size of just 63 at-bats across two levels.
  
  THE FUTURE: It remains to be seen where Andrews' future lies and if his two-way versatility will get him to the big leagues and overcome his size disadvantage. It seems his quickest path will be on the mound.

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Andrews is a diminutive 5-foot-6, but he has quickly put himself into consideration to make the majors after signing for $75,000 as a 17th-round pick in 2018. A two-way player at Long Beach State, Andrews has primarily been a reliever in pro ball, though he spent time in center field in 2019 when he reached Double-A Biloxi. He pitched particularly well at the alternate training site in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Andrews' fastball sits 89-93 mph with late life up in the zone, and he touched 95 at the alternate site. He pairs his fastball with a plus changeup that gets empty swings and messes with hitters' timing. He also mixes in a sweepy slider that can be an average pitch at times. Andrews is an excellent athlete and has been a solid strike-thrower throughout his career. That athleticism and plus speed shows up in the outfield, where he has strong defensive instincts. The Brewers have let him hit a little and he has shown good bat-to-ball skills with minimal power, albeit in just 63 at-bats.
  
  THE FUTURE: Andrews was in the conversation for a 2020 callup. He projects to be primarily a middle reliever with the versatility to be a defensive replacement, pinch-runner and possible pinch-hitter.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Brendan McKay isn’t the only lefthanded two-way player in the minors. Andrews began hitting and playing center field as well on the days he wasn’t pitching. He was a two-way player at Long Beach State as well before becoming the Brewers’ 17th-round pick in 2018.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: On the mound, Andrews is a rarity who can offer four pitches out of the bullpen. None of his pitches is overwhelming, however, which limits his ceiling. He brings his fastball at 89-93 mph and complements with a sinking changeup that grades as fringe-average. He throws a sweepy slider as well and also has a more powerful but seldom-thrown curveball in the low 80s. He also offers deception from a crossfire delivery. He showed little power at the plate but a strong eye for the strike zone, albeit in a sample size of just 63 at-bats across two levels.
  
  THE FUTURE: It remains to be seen where his future lies and if his two-way versatility will get him to the big leagues and overcome his size disadvantage. It seems his quickest path will be on the mound. BA GRADE 45 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 40 Risk: High
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Brendan McKay isn't the only lefthanded two-way player in the minors. Andrews, who stands 5-foot-6, began hitting and playing center field on the days he wasn't pitching at Long Beach State. Drafted as a pitcher by the Brewers in the 17th round in 2018, he reached Double-A in his first full season and began playing both ways in the Arizona Fall League at the end of the year.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: On the mound, Andrews is a rarity who can offer four pitches out of the bullpen. None of his pitches is overwhelming, however, which limits his ceiling. He brings his fastball at 89-93 mph and complements with a sinking changeup that grades as fringe-average. He throws a sweepy slider as well and also has a more powerful but seldom-thrown curveball in the low 80s. He also offers deception from a crossfire delivery. He showed little power at the plate but a strong eye for the strike zone, albeit in a sample size of just 63 at-bats across two levels.
  
  THE FUTURE: It remains to be seen where Andrews' future lies and if his two-way versatility will get him to the big leagues and overcome his size disadvantage. It seems his quickest path will be on the mound.