Pitchers that can strike out batters with force are highly valued by the Milwaukee Brewers. Additionally, they have a track record of identifying pitchers they like, putting them to work in their ultra-secret pitching lab, and then watching them develop. Trevor MeGill, 30, showed promise to be another one of these success stories a season ago. As 2024 approaches, he could be a surprise breakout reliever.
MLB writer lists Trevor MeGill as an under the radar breakout reliever for the 2024 season.
Trevor Megill was discussed by Mike Petriello on MLB Network as a reliever with potential. According to Fangraphs steamer projections, he is ranked among the top 15. With the Brewers last season, he struck out 35% of batters he faced with his lethal combination of fastball and curveball.
Which underappreciated relievers are ready for a breakthrough?To demonstrate why Gregory Santos, Fernando Cruz, Dauri Moreta, and Trevor Megill might be in position for a successful 2024 season, @mike_petriello delves into certain numbers. Twitter/picture/xst96CSZEY
How hard does Trevor MeGill throw?
He reached triple digits 98 times and averaged 99.1 mph in his Brewers career last year. His fast ball average was 94 mph just two years ago while he was a member of the Chicago Cubs. Fascinatingly, MeGill attributed the velocity boost to the Minnesota Twins, with whom he played in 2022 and a portion of 2023. He stated, “The Twins have done a great job of really just making me understand myself and my body and everything.” Thus, they include a significant part in the calculation.
How did the Milwaukee Brewers acquire Trevor MeGill?
Trevor MeGill was acquired by the Brewers on April 30, 2023, in exchange for a player to be identified later. Taylor Floyd, a pitching prospect, was ultimately the player to be named later. MeGill was constantly moved between the main and lower leagues during his debut season with Milwaukee, but he eventually settled into the big leagues, with a 2.12 ERA in the latter two months of the campaign.
