Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50

Three Indiana high schoolers went in the 2023 Draft -- Max Clark being the most famous as the No. 3 overall pick -- but only one was a pitcher. That was Letson, who went to the Brewers in the 11th round but signed for closer to fourth- or fifth-round money with a $482,600 bonus. The former Purdue commit spent his entire first full season with Single-A Carolina and posted a 3.13 ERA with 57 strikeouts and a .195 average-against in 63 1/3 innings.

The 6-foot-4 right-hander really gets down the hill with elite extension similar to fellow Brewer Jacob Misiorowski. Letson brings a pair of fastballs to the mound with a four-seamer and sinker -- the latter showing impressive horizontal movement -- and he’ll typically sit 92-94 mph and touch 95, already showing a bump from his amateur velo. His 79-83 mph slider gets whiffs with good sweep, giving him a second above-average pitch. His 82-85 mph changeup can get some chase out of the zone but sits behind the other two in effectiveness.

Letson showed more willingness to go right after hitters the more pro experience he gained, and the additional confidence may only go with added experience in year two. The Hoosier State native has the individual ingredients (size, stuff, projectability) to be a potential mid-rotation starter in Milwaukee down the line, but a shoulder issue has held him back from a bigger breakout 2025 season.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45

Letson trended upward throughout his senior spring at Floyd Central (Ind.) HS and placed 179th on MLB Pipeline’s 2023 Draft rankings heading into the summer. A blister resulted in a bad outing in front of several scouts in May, and that performance may have scared some teams off as he continued to fall the first two days of the Draft. The Brewers moved to take the Purdue commit in the 11th round (the first without slot bonuses attached) and signed him for $482,600, close to fourth- or fifth-round money.

The 6-foot-4 right-hander was up to 88-94 mph with his fastball in 2023, an upward trend that helped place him in Milwaukee’s Draft discussions. There’s an expectation that even more velocity could be coming as he fills out his lanky frame, and the pitch already plays well because of its solid ride. His low-80s tight slider could give him another above-average pitch with further development, while his sinking changeup in the same velo range has the workings of a decent third pitch. 

Adding to the optimism that the Crew picked up a Day 3 starter is that Letson has a repeatable and athletic delivery that could help him throw strikes in pro ball. The 2023 uptick certainly helped Letson’s trajectory, but it’s still mostly about projection with the young arm. Milwaukee believes proper professional pitching instruction could help Letson get to a future Major League rotation even if it takes a long road as is typical for cold-weather arms.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40 

Letson passed Cameron Tilly (Castle HS, Newburgh) as the top prep arm in Indiana this spring because he performed better this spring and has more projectability. A blister resulted in a bad outing in front of several scouts in early May, though Letson rebounded to finish strong. Ranked as MLB Pipeline’s No. 179 prospect entering the Draft, the right-hander went in the 11th round to the Brewers and signed for $482,600 -- on par with a recommended slot bonus in the late fourth round.

Letson's fastball has ranged from 88-94 mph in 2023, and he should find more consistent velocity as he adds strength to his wiry frame. His heater plays up with high spin rates and riding action. He also has good feel for his pair of secondary pitches in the low 80s, showing the ability to land his tight slider and sinking changeup in the zone. 

Letson has a quick, whippy arm and an athletic delivery that he repeats well. There's a significant gap between his present stuff and his ceiling, but he could have three solid or better offerings once he matures physically. The Brewers believe there’s plenty of room to grow, too, considering he didn’t have a pitching coach growing up to guide his development. 

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Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40 

Indiana hasn't had a high school pitcher taken in the top five rounds since Athletics fourth-rounder Skylar Szynski in 2016, but Letson could break through this year. He has passed Cameron Tilly (Castle HS, Newburgh) as the state's top prep arm because he has performed better this spring and has more projectability. A blister resulted in a bad outing in front of several scouts in early May, though Letson rebounded to finish strong. 

Letson's fastball has ranged from 88-94 mph in 2023, and he should find more consistent velocity as he adds strength to his wiry frame. His heater plays up with high spin rates and riding action. He also has good feel for his pair of secondary pitches in the low 80s, showing the ability to land his tight slider and sinking changeup in the zone. 

Letson has a quick, whippy arm and an athletic delivery that he repeats well. There's a significant gap between his present stuff and his ceiling, but he could have three solid or better offerings once he matures physically. He has committed to Purdue but is considered relatively signable.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	09/09/2025	RHP Bishop Letson assigned to Biloxi Shuckers from Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
	08/17/2025	Wisconsin Timber Rattlers activated RHP Bishop Letson from the 60-day injured list.
	07/14/2025	Wisconsin Timber Rattlers transferred RHP Bishop Letson from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
	06/03/2025	Wisconsin Timber Rattlers placed RHP Bishop Letson on the 7-day injured list retroactive to June 2, 2025.
	03/31/2025	RHP Bishop Letson assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
	03/06/2025	activated RHP Bishop Letson.
	09/13/2024	Carolina Mudcats activated RHP Bishop Letson from the 7-day injured list.
	09/13/2024	Carolina Mudcats activated RHP Bishop Letson from the 7-day injured list.
	08/29/2024	Carolina Mudcats placed RHP Bishop Letson on the 7-day injured list.
	04/01/2024	RHP Bishop Letson assigned to Carolina Mudcats from ACL Brewers.
	03/07/2024	Milwaukee Brewers Prospects activated RHP Bishop Letson.
	08/11/2023	RHP Bishop Letson roster status changed by ACL Brewers.
	07/25/2023	Milwaukee Brewers signed RHP Bishop Letson.
	06/07/2023	RHP Bishop Letson assigned to College Workout.