Brewers Former First-Round Pick Quickly Becoming Star Second Baseman

Former first-round draft pick Brice Turang is rapidly becoming a star second baseman for the NL Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Maintaining an energized, blue-collar approach to the game and unwavering quest for excellence at the position, he continues to make a statement in his second season at the major league level.

Brice Turang Quickly Becoming a Star In The Majors

Former First-Round Pick Striving For Excellence

Turang, 24, was a 2018 first-round draft pick of the Brewers (21st pick overall) and has made significant progress since making his MLB debut in 2023. Following an encouraging rookie campaign, he was officially named the team’s starting second baseman on March 24. Despite growing pains resulting in a .218 batting average last year, he has grown into a more complete player.

Brewers first-year manager Pat Murphy has been intrigued by Turang’s transition into a second-year pro in the majors. “I think this kid’s gonna make a quantum leap,” said Murphy, referring to Turang’s work ethic and steady development in a spring training interview with David Adler of MLB.com on March 12. “His swing decisions will be better, his contact will be better and his damage will come.”

Energized Second Baseman Providing Valuable Leadership

Turang’s contributions have been critical to a young Brewers squad missing the offensive leadership of former NL MVP Christian Yelich, who has been out with a slow-healing strained lower back. For example, he went 2-for-4 to help Milwaukee achieve its early milestone 20th victory of the season Friday, a 3-1 afternoon road win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The first-place Brewers have won three straight games and are currently 20-11 overall (.645 winning percentage).