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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 50

Adams was one of the Brewers’ biggest popup prospects in 2023. Drafted out of Hinsdale (Ill.) Central High School in 2022, the infielder signed for the equivalent of sixth-round money with a $282,500 bonus and proved why he was worth it at Single-A Carolina in his first full season. Adams produced a 135 wRC+ over 99 games with the Mudcats -- third-best in the Milwaukee system among Minor Leaguers with at least 400 plate appearances -- while slashing .233/.400/.401 with 11 homers and 30 stolen bases. 

The right-handed slugger’s at-bats can be a sideshow before he even takes a swing. Standing in at 6-foot-4, he lifts his left leg high during the delivery and extends the foot out straight before stomping down, generating the kinetic energy needed to play into his plus raw power. All the movement also helps with elevation on contact; many of his batted balls (42.2 percent) were fly balls in the Carolina League. Despite all the movement, he’s kept the strikeouts relatively in check in pro ball, and his walk rate continues to pop off the page at every stop he's made, the result of an approach that continues to impress Brewers officials.

A below-average runner, Adams was still super aggressive on the basepaths in his first full season and registered a 75 percent success rate. He might continue to slow down as he matures, and while he can make some plays at third base, his lack of range might fit better at first or in left field, where he got some looks in 2023. Tapping into the power will remain the key to Adams’ success in 2024 and beyond.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Arm: 50 | Field: 40 | Overall: 40

The Brewers stayed in the Midwest for their 12th-round pick in 2022, taking Adams out of Hinsdale (Ill.) Central High School and signing him away from a Michigan State commitment with a $282,500 bonus -- the equivalent of sixth-round money. The right-handed slugger made a loud debut in the Arizona Complex League, going 12-for-32 (.375) with four extra-base hits in 11 games. He kept things moving with Single-A Carolina this summer, posting OBPs and slugging numbers in his first taste of full-season ball.

Anyone who followed the development of Joey Wiemer might do a double take when they see Adams’ approach at the plate. Standing in the box at 6-foot-4 (one inch short of Wiemer), Adams also employs a large leg kick that borders at times on a downright karate chop. That can help him play into his plus raw power, lifting the ball on contact with a fly-ball rate north of 40 percent. It can also cause concerns about timing, and while he hasn’t piled up strikeouts just yet, those could come against more experienced arms. Wiemer transitioned to a toe tap as he got closer to Milwaukee, and there’s a chance Adams will have to make a similar adjustment. 

The 19-year-old has shown a knack for stealing bases with Carolina, but he’s a below-average runner who could slow down as he matures. A third baseman for now, he’s received looks at first and left field and will likely be better fits at either spot. 

Awards

MID Player of the Month

Month	Team
07/2024

CAR Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2023

CAR Player of the Week

Week	Team
07/23/2023

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/31/2024	3B Luke Adams assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Carolina Mudcats.
	03/07/2024	Milwaukee Brewers Prospects activated 3B Luke Adams.
	02/24/2024	3B Luke Adams assigned to Milwaukee Brewers.
	04/02/2023	3B Luke Adams assigned to Carolina Mudcats from ACL Brewers Gold.
	03/16/2023	3B Luke Adams roster status changed by Milwaukee Brewers.
	03/16/2023	3B Luke Adams assigned to Milwaukee Brewers.
	08/08/2022	Milwaukee Brewers signed 3B Luke Adams.
	08/08/2022	3B Luke Adams assigned to ACL Brewers Gold.
	07/13/2021	PG National 6 - Navy activated 3B Luke Adams.