There wasn’t a more compelling individual story on the team than Mike Fiers. Among the first cuts in training camp, he put together a terrific season at Class AAA Nashville as a starter. Credit: Mark Hoffman

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INFIELDERS

Scooter Gennett, 2B – The left-handed-hitting Gennett was platooned at second base because he has not shown he can hit left-handers (.103 average in '14) at the big-league level. To avoid that status again, he'll have to at least hold his own against lefties. In part due to a quad injury that mostly restricted his running the bases, Gennett slumped badly in September, batting .224 with a .244 OBP and .538 OPS. Even the sometimes surprising pop in his bat disappeared (.482 slugging percentage in the first half, .348 afterward). Compare that to his June numbers, when he hit .397 with a .447 OBP and 1.139 OPS. Gennett continues to show little plate discipline, often swinging at the first pitch. His .320 OBP, 36 points below his 69-game level in 2013, must improve. Gennett (nine errors in 119 games) still has some rough edges to smooth out, mostly with his throws, but has decent range and hands. There is room for growth in all areas, but more than anything, he needs to work the counts and stop swinging at everything. Grade: B-minus.

Elian Herrera, UTIL – Herrera bounced up and down from the minors four times and made 27 starts at six positions, including 14 in the outfield. He had a five-hit game against St. Louis on June 13 and generally played better when given starts. Herrera had only two hits in 15 at-bats as a pinch hitter. He barely played in September (10 at-bats, one hit) when the team was in full collapse, primarily because shortstop Jean Segura finally started hitting. A switch hitter, Herrera is more effective from the left side (.287 to .226) but rarely draws walks, as his .288 OBP attests. His primary asset is his versatility, and that gives him a good shot to make the club in spring training. Grade: C-plus.

Lyle Overbay, 1B – Kept primarily for his solid defense and veteran leadership, Overbay shared the position with Mark Reynolds but rarely contributed offensively when in the starting lineup (.217, 3 HRs, 26 RBI in 64 games). He became the club's most dependable bat off the bench, however, hitting a league-best .324 as a pinch hitter with a .425 OBP, one homer and eight RBI in 40 plate appearances. Overbay caught the virus that infected the entire offense in September, batting .150 (6 for 40) with three RBI. Even at 37, he handles himself well around the bag and saves errors by handling throws in the dirt adroitly. He doesn't supply the power (.333 slugging percentage) that teams normally require at that position. Grade: C.

Aramis Ramirez, 3B – Despite playing 41 more games than in his injury-plagued 2013 season, Ramirez hit only three more homers and drove in only 17 more runs to finish at .285/15/66. Those numbers represented his least productive full season in over a decade. Ramirez did miss 21 games with a hamstring pull that never totally healed, which helps explain his declining numbers. So, too, could his age (36) be a factor. Ramirez suffered through a 0-for-28 slump that extended to a 3-for-48 in early May, the worst of his career. He almost completely disappeared in September, hitting only .217 with one homer and five RBI — .186 with three RBI over his final 15 games. For a well-paid veteran with a proven track record, the late fade was worrisome. His 10 errors were his most since 2011, but Ramirez is still as good as it gets charging in to field bunts. Despite having more than 2,000 games under his belt, Ramirez isn't a vocal clubhouse presence. With no internal options at third base on the horizon, the Brewers probably will exercise their half of Ramirez's $14 million mutual option for 2015. The question is: Would he decide to return? Grade: C-plus.

Mark Reynolds, 1B/3B – The Brewers knew when they signed Reynolds that his history was to hit for a low average, strike out a lot and bop enough home runs to make him worth keeping. And that's exactly what happened in the first half when he batted .205 with 14 HRs, 33 RBI and 90 strikeouts in 259 at-bats. The pleasant surprise was how well Reynolds played defensively at first base while also providing backup at third for Ramirez. But Reynolds fell off the face of the earth in the second half, batting .143 (12 for 84) over the final two months with eight homers and 12 RBI. It got so bad that September call-up Matt Clark started seeing action at first with the playoffs on the line. Reynolds also cost the Brewers a big game in St. Louis on the final trip when he forgot how many outs there were in the eighth inning and didn't turn a double play. He should not be back in 2015. Grade: D-plus.

Jean Segura, SS – The Brewers offered Segura a contract extension in spring training believed to be for $38 million, but he turned it down because it didn't approach the $58 million that Andrelton Simmons received from Atlanta. Now, you wonder if he'll ever see that money again from the Brewers. Segura noticeably wore down at the end of his all-star 2013 season, so the Brewers instructed him not to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic. Whether a factor or not, he got off to a horrible start at the plate, and it only got worse. After batting .232 with a .266 OBP in the first half, Segura received news that his infant son had died back home in the Dominican Republic. Thus, it was understandable when he batted .179 in July. But the offensive woes began long before that, tied to Segura's horrible plate discipline (28 walks for the season) and inability to stay back and drive the ball. He finally improved in September and batted .319 while most of his teammates slumped. At times, Segura took his offensive droughts into the field with him, which usually landed him on the bench the next day. Segura might never hit as well as he did in '13, but he's probably a lot better than he showed this season. Grade: C-minus.

Rickie Weeks, 2B – Given a chance for a swan song in front of the home fans in the season finale, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 draft instead chose to sit out. It was a fitting way to go out for Weeks, a proud competitor who never was one for sentimentality — even in the prime of his career in the first half of 2011. Facing mostly left-handed pitchers, Weeks hit .274/8/29 with a .347 on-base percentage in a platoon with Gennett, and was one of few players who actually stepped up offensively down the stretch (.302 in the second half, .344 in September). He was solid off the bench overall, hitting .273 when not starting. Despite improvement early in his career, Weeks remains a below-average fielder and became something of a lightning rod in early May when he was asked to try to play left field and declined. About to become 32-year-old free agent, Weeks will need to start fresh elsewhere next season. Grade: C-plus.

OUTFIELDERS

Ryan Braun, RF – From 2007-'12, Braun batted .313 while averaging 34 home runs and 107 RBI. Then came last season, marred first by an ongoing thumb injury and later by a 65-game suspension for his PED connection to the Biogenesis clinic. Accordingly, no one knew what to expect from the former leftfielder this season. Though not up to his usual standards, Braun gave hope in the first half by batting .298 with 11 HRs and 52 RBI. Then, like the offense in general, Braun went south in the second half, batting .226 with eight HRs and 29 RBI. When the sagging team needed him most in September, Braun completely disappeared, batting .210 with one homer, five RBI and a sickly .603 OPS. He finished with a .268 batting average, 43 points below his career norm. His .325 OBP was 49 points below his career figure. Braun led the team with 81 RBI, but that was more an indictment of his teammates than anything to brag about. The thumb injury was probably the primary reason for the offensive slide, and a lot is riding on the procedure he underwent Thursday in Los Angeles. Braun's grade is more a result of his second-half collapse than his overall numbers. Grade: C.

Khris Davis, LF – The Brewers traded Norichika Aoki in the off-season and moved Braun to right to open a spot for Davis, who homered 11 times over the final two-plus months in 2013 when Braun was suspended. His first full season as a starter was a mixed bag, which probably was to be expected. Davis hit .244 and tied for second on the team with 22 homers to go with 69 RBI, and also had several key hits to win extra-inning games early in the season. But he also tied for second with 122 strikeouts and walked only 32 times in 549 plate appearances in compiling a subpar .299 on-base percentage. Davis was prone to long slumps and hit just .229 with seven homers and 20 RBI over 57 games in the second half, including a .203 mark with two HRs and four RBI in September. He covered ground adequately in left with a .988 fielding percentage, but scouts took note of his subpar throwing arm and teams took the extra base on him whenever possible. There's room for growth for Davis, a quietly confident 26-year-old who marches to the beat of his own drummer. Grade: C-plus.

Carlos Gomez, CF – Gomez's offensive numbers were almost identical to those posted in his breakout 2013 campaign — .284 average, team-leading 23 homers and 73 RBI. His stolen bases dipped from 40 to 34, but his on-base percentage rose from .338 to .356. He was the only player in the majors to hit 20-plus homers and steal 30-plus bases. Gomez hit .296/13/41 in the first half to earn his second all-star berth and first as a starter. His take-no-prisoners style of play led to a number of nagging injuries, including a bad wrist that limited him in September. Being plunked by pitches a career-high 19 times didn't help matters. His WAR (wins above replacement) was 5.9, sixth in the NL. Gomez served as leadoff hitter in 106 games and hit .276 with a .356 OBP and .844 slugging percentage with 20 homers and 50 RBI. He went through phases — especially late in the season — where he was swinging at everything. Gomez also made some heinous mistakes on the bases. He didn't play nearly as well in center as he did in 2013 when he won his first Gold Glove, often airmailing throws instead of hitting the cutoff man. His swagger and effusive personality rubbed some opponents the wrong way — he incited his second brawl in as many seasons in Pittsburgh on Easter — but he loves the game and is the heart and soul of the team. Grade: B.

Gerardo Parra, OF – Parra was just what the doctor ordered when he was acquired July 31 from Arizona — a veteran fourth outfielder with the defensive skills to play all three positions as well as providing a left-handed bat for a primarily right-handed club. He made 28 starts, including 18 in left field when Davis was either banged up or not hitting. He doesn't hit lefties well (.554 OPS) but is a good bat to have in the lineup against righties. Parra struggled in August, but unlike most of the rest of the hitters, did not vanish in September (.295 average, .735 OPS). He showed no knack for pinch-hitting (1 for 11), but the two-time Gold Glove winner has a strong arm that discourages runners from taking liberties on the bases as they do with Davis. Parra has one year remaining before free agency and is a bit pricey ($4.85 million salary in 2014) for an extra outfielder, but look for the Brewers to bring him back. Grade: B-minus.

Logan Schafer, OF – Schafer's stock has fallen dramatically because of his inability to contribute offensively with irregular playing time, which often happens with younger players. In four stints with the Brewers, he managed just a .181 average, .278 OBP and eight RBI. That inability to step up as the fourth outfielder led to the trade for Parra. If the Brewers choose to offer Parra arbitration, Schafer likely would be the odd man out next spring. Never lacking for confidence, Schafer is an above-average fielder who probably will be facing a make-or-break spring. Grade: D-minus.

CATCHERS

Jonathan Lucroy – In a lineup with too many free swingers, Lucroy stood in stark contrast with his approach. Patient, looking to take the ball the other way and loath to strike out (71 times in 655 plate appearances), he led the Brewers with a .301 average, .373 OBP and .837 OPS while slugging 53 doubles to tie the franchise mark. His homers (13) and RBI (69) were down from last season, but other numbers were better. Lucroy was named to his first All-Star Game and started when St. Louis' Yadier Molina sat out with an injury. He led the Brewers in WAR at 6.3, which ranked 10th in MLB and fourth in the NL. Lucroy's grand slam after Braun was intentionally plunked in Arizona on June 18 was one of the Brewers' most memorable moments. He hit .282 in the second half and paid a physical toll while catching a career-high 1,182 1/3 innings. Regarded as the best in the game at framing pitches, Lucroy corrected a flaw and threw out 25.9% of would-be base stealers for his best showing since 2011. He also played a serviceable first base that allowed manager Ron Roenicke to keep his bat in the lineup while resting his legs. His blue-collar approach fits Milwaukee well, and he should finish in the top 10 in NL MVP balloting for his all-around contributions. Grade: A-minus.

Martin Maldonado – Maldonado played less and less as the season wore on (only 13 starts after the all-star break) as Roenicke tried to keep Lucroy's bat in the lineup. As usually happens when playing time decreases, Maldonado became less effective and was barely noticeable over the final two months (.162 in only 37 at-bats). The team was 18-11 when he started, so perhaps he should have played more. A solid defensive catcher, Maldonado threw out only five of 18 (27.8%) runners attempting steals. Maldonado is eligible for salary arbitration for the first time as a "Super 2" player but should not price himself out of the market for backup catchers. It would behoove the Brewers to give him more starts in 2015 to avoid wearing Lucroy down. Grade: C-minus.

PITCHERS

Jonathan Broxton, RHP – The Brewers thought Broxton would provide the final piece to their playoff puzzle when they acquired him from Cincinnati on Aug. 31 to be the setup man to closer Francisco Rodriguez. As it turns out, a new cleanup hitter would have been more helpful. After seven consecutive scoreless outings, Broxton had two straight poor ones on the final trip that finished off the Brewers. He still throws hard and struck out 12 in 102/3 innings with the Brewers. With a $9 million contract next season — far more than GM Doug Melvin prefers to pay a reliever — Broxton could become the closer if Rodriguez does not return. Grade: B-minus.

Zach Duke, LHP – A converted starter who found a new niche as a left-handed specialist out of the bullpen, Duke had a tremendous walk/strikeout ratio of 17/74 in 58 2/3 innings. Duke dominated left-handed hitters (.198) by dropping down to the side with his delivery and throwing sweeping breaking balls beyond their reach. He was overused in the first half, and it showed when his ERA ballooned from 1.18 to 4.79 after the break. Duke was a road warrior with a 1.97 ERA in 40 appearances away from Miller Park. If not for an awful August (10.13 ERA in 12 outings), Duke's numbers would have been truly remarkable. As it was, he proved in 74 appearances that he is a keeper as a "loogie" who has the ability to notch strikeouts when necessary. Grade: B-plus.

Marco Estrada, RHP – It was a tale of two seasons for Estrada, who lost effectiveness as a starter and was moved to the bullpen, where he fared much better. He had so much trouble keeping the ball in the park as a starter that even though he was removed from the rotation after the all-star break, he still led the majors with 29 home runs allowed. After posting a 4.98 ERA in 18 starts, he put together a 2.89 ERA in 21 relief outings, including 16 1/3 scoreless innings in nine appearances in September. If the Brewers bring him back, it is evident Estrada is more effective as a swingman than a regular in the rotation. He makes too many location mistakes when allowed to pitch more than a couple of innings. Grade: C-minus.

Mike Fiers, RHP – There wasn't a more compelling individual story on the team than Fiers. Among the first cuts in training camp, he put together a terrific season at Class AAA Nashville as a starter. Fiers made a brief appearance with the Brewers early in the season as a long reliever before joining the starting rotation Aug. 9 as a replacement for injured Matt Garza. He posted a 6-5 record, 2.13 ERA (2.09 as a starter) and 0.88 WHIP, generally performing as the team's best starter over his 10 late-season outings. His 71 strikeouts from Aug. 9 on were second-most in the NL behind the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw. Fiers overcame the distress caused by his unintended beaning of Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton on Sept. 11 at Miller Park, displaying a degree of mental toughness forged by the personal struggles he endured in 2013. Fiers doesn't have electric stuff, but his deceptive delivery and willingness to pitch up in the strike zone make him effective. His 14-strikeout game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 14 was one of the best individual performances of the season. Fiers put himself in position to remain in the rotation next season. Grade: A-minus.

Yovani Gallardo, RHP – After more than seven years in the league, Gallardo remains something of an enigma. His command remains elusive at times, and therefore his pitch counts often force him from games prematurely. Gallardo plays in traffic too often (1.295 WHIP) and pays for every bloop and broken-bat hit. His strikeouts per nine innings, which stood at 9.0 in 2012, dipped to 6.8 this year. But his walks per nine innings were a career-low 2.5, in large part because he threw his curveball for strikes more often. Gallardo suffered his first losing season (8-11) yet posted his best ERA (3.51), another conundrum. His velocity isn't what it used to be, which is why he might pick at the corners more often and get behind in counts. He has a $13 million option for 2015, and the Brewers are expected to exercise it, because at age 28, they figure Gallardo has more left in his tank. Grade: C-plus.

Matt Garza, RHP – Signed to a four-year, $50 million contract in late January, Garza experienced a somewhat odd year. He struggled for most of spring training, then went on to throw an eight-inning two-hitter in his Brewers debut. Garza won only two games in the first two months, often lacking adequate offensive support, before hitting his stride in June and July. His two-hit shutout of the Reds in Cincinnati on July 2 was a dominant performance, yet two outings later he had to be pulled after recording one out in Washington. He rebounded with two strong starts and was in the midst of a third when he strained his left oblique in St. Louis. Garza spent a month on the disabled list before making four starts in September. He finished 8-8 with a 3.64 ERA and WHIP of 1.18 in 27 starts (163 1/3 innings), his most since 2011. Emotional, sometimes to his detriment, Garza still hasn't cured the yips when throwing to bases on bunts and comebackers. He has financial incentives in his contract to stay healthy and had zero issues with his throwing arm. Next year, he'll be expected to take another step forward. Grade: B-minus.

Tom Gorzelanny, LHP – After missing the first two months while recovering from shoulder surgery, Gorzelanny was rarely used in high-leverage situations. Perhaps he should have been. Gorzelanny's 0.86 ERA over 23 outings was quite impressive, but he did allow all five of his inherited runners to score. In 21 innings, he walked eight and struck out 23 but could not be used strictly as a lefty specialist because left-handed batters hit .324 against him, compared to .216 by righties. Gorzelanny threw the ball well for the most part, but because it seldom was with games on the line, it was difficult to gauge his importance to the club. Grade: C-plus.

Jim Henderson, RHP – The plan entering spring training was for Henderson to be the closer after finishing the 2013 season in that role. But Henderson experienced shoulder issues in camp and never looked right, so he was removed as closer before the season began. He never got back to full strength and was shut down after posting a 7.15 ERA in 14 appearances. Henderson went through a long physical therapy process, foundered in a minor-league rehab assignment and eventually underwent a cleanup procedure for his shoulder. Grade: Incomplete.

Jeremy Jeffress, RHP – Drafted 16th overall by the Brewers in 2006, Jeffress opened the season in Toronto before being designated for assignment and becoming a free agent. That move opened the door for a return to Milwaukee, the organization for which he had marijuana and medical issues that stalled his career in the minor leagues. After pitching well in Nashville in a multitude of roles out of the bullpen, he was summoned by the Brewers, who were in need of a right-handed power arm with games on the line. Jeffress responded by going 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 29 appearances (28 2/3 innings). He struck out 27, routinely reaching the high 90s with his fastball, and also displayed a new-found maturity off the field. Jeffress should be in the mix as a late-inning option next year. Grade: B-plus.

Brandon Kintzler, RHP – Plagued by shoulder woes early in the season and later by an ailing knee, Kintzler was seldom if ever 100%. Accordingly, he was not the same pitcher who posted a 2.69 ERA over 71 appearances in 2013 as a highly effective setup man. Kintzler's WHIP rose from 1.065 to 1.337, and Roenicke stopped using him with games on the line. Right-handed batters hit .304 against him, compared to .250 by lefties. Still, Kintzler battled through his issues, posting a 2.49 ERA in 27 outings after the break, after a 3.82 mark in 37 appearances beforehand. He finished strong with a 0.90 ERA in 12 outings in September. Eleven of his 37 inherited runners scored. Grade: C-plus.

Kyle Lohse, RHP – The 36-year-old veteran has been a model of consistency since joining the Brewers last season. Always well-prepared and usually precise with his pitches, he finished second on the team with 13 victories against nine losses while posting a 3.54 ERA and WHIP of 1.15. Lohse fell two-thirds of an inning shy of leading the team and 1 2/3 innings shy of 200. Had he not missed a start in mid-August with an ankle injury, or had another cut short, he would have easily surpassed those marks. Lohse had a 9-2 record on June 22 and appeared to be pushing for his first all-star berth but closed by winning only four of his final 15 starts. He did sign off with a flourish, twirling a two-hit, complete-game shutout in his final start for the second consecutive season. Lohse became a bigger clubhouse presence from the outset of spring training, trying to engender a greater sense of camaraderie and teamwork among the club's starters. His ERA did rise from 3.26 to 4.04 after the all-star break, though the ankle issue was a factor. Grade: B-minus.

Jimmy Nelson, RHP – Nelson was called up at midseason amid considerable hype generated by going 10-2 with a 1.48 ERA at Class AAA Nashville (he later would be named Pacific Coast League player of the year as well as the Brewers' minor-league pitcher of the year). But Nelson did not live up to that advance billing, mainly because he couldn't command his best pitch, the slider. Nelson pitched behind in the count too much and was burned often, pitching few clean innings (1.457 WHIP). Because he had no off-speed pitch to keep hitters off his hard stuff, Nelson fared poorly the second and third time through the lineups (6.60 ERA in innings 4-6). If Nelson doesn't improve his command and develop a third pitch that he can throw for strikes, it will be difficult for him to thrive as a starter in the big leagues. Because of that shortcoming, some believe his future is as a late-inning reliever. Grade: D-plus.

Wily Peralta, RHP – The big, affable Dominican took the next step toward becoming the future ace of the staff, finishing tied for fifth in the NL with a career-best 17 victories to go with 11 losses, a 3.53 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. His 1982/3 innings and 154 strikeouts were improvements from 2013 and led the team. The 17 wins tied Gallardo (2011) for the most by a Brewers starter since Chris Capuano won 18 in 2005. The average velocity on his fastball was 95.8 mph, third-best in the major leagues behind Kansas City's Yordano Ventura (97.0) and the Los Angeles Angels' Garrett Richards (96.3). After starting 4-5, Peralta hit his stride by rattling off five straight wins and 10 in 12 starts from June 5-Aug. 7. His best game came May 2, when he shut out the Reds over eight innings and also drove in both runs in a 2-0 victory in Cincinnati. While he regressed occasionally, for the most part Peralta exhibited tremendous emotional growth, turning the page after bad pitches and bad innings and getting back after it. He also pitched successfully without buddy Martin Maldonado serving as his personal catcher. The sky appears to be the limit for Peralta. Grade: B-plus.

Francisco Rodriguez, RHP – Signed just before spring training, Rodriguez was set back by stepping barefoot on a cactus in camp. He wasn't slated to be the closer but was named to that role one day before the season opener when Henderson couldn't get his act together. Given that unexpected opportunity, "K-Rod" ran with it, making 16 scoreless outings in April. By posting a 2.58 ERA in 45 first-half outings and converting 27 saves in 30 chances, he earned a spot on the NL all-star squad. Rodriguez did have a rough July (6.48 ERA) and was more home-run prone than usual (14 in 68 innings), though few cost him saves. As is the case with most closers, he did not perform well (4.50) in 20 non-save situations. But Rodriguez ranked among the league leaders with 44 saves in 49 chances, held opponents to a .198 average and recorded 73 strikeouts in 68 innings. Grade: A-minus.

Will Smith, LHP – Acquired from the Kansas City Royals last December in the trade for Aoki after making a combined 35 appearances over 2012 and '13 (16 starts), Smith tied for the NL lead in appearances with 78 in his first full season in the majors. His killer slider combined with Kintzler's injury and ineffectiveness made him the primary setup man by the second week of May. Smith's ERA was a microscopic 0.35 on June 2, and he was virtually unhittable against lefties. But his heavy workload eventually caught up to him, with his slider losing bite and his fastball elevated in the strike zone. By Aug. 31, his ERA had ballooned to 4.19. Smith didn't allow an earned run in 11 September appearances, however, and finished at 1-3 with a 3.70 ERA in 65 2/3 innings. He held lefties to a .167 average overall. There are lots of ways Milwaukee can go with Smith, but he figures to again be a valuable lefty out of the bullpen next season. The key will be not abusing him in the early going. Grade: B-minus.

Tyler Thornburg, RHP – Thornburg quickly emerged as the go-to right-hander in the late innings out of the bullpen (0.61 ERA in first 14 appearances) but he soon paid a price for that heavy workload. He began losing effectiveness in May and pitched only twice before being shut down after two outings in June. His arm issue was not thought to be serious, but Thornburg never pitched again, and medical news was hard to come by for the remainder of the season. The former starting pitcher had one of the best arms in the organization, and it will be a real loss if he's unable to regain his previous form. Grade: Incomplete.

Wei-Chung Wang, LHP – Having never pitched above rookie league, the Rule 5 draftee was kept on the roster after a strong spring but Roenicke preferred not to use him with games on the line. Wang didn't turn 22 until three weeks into the season and pitched sparingly, making just 13 appearances out of the bullpen through the first 3 ½ months before going on the DL with shoulder tightness. A few blowup outings contributed to an ugly final ERA of 10.90 and WHIP of 2.19, but the idea this season was to let him take his lumps and move forward as a starter in the minors. He became an Internet sensation with "Wei-Chung Wang Wednesday" dance videos, but some wondered if keeping Wang on scholarship led to diminishing returns and injuries suffered by other relievers. Grade: Incomplete.

Rob Wooten, RHP – Wooten bounced up and down from the minors all season but made just one appearance after being recalled in September. He was very effective in May (0.71 ERA in 13 appearances) but struggled for the most part afterward and became a regular on the Nashville-Milwaukee shuttle. Wooten is at his best when throwing sliders off the plate to right-handed hitters but became less effective with that over time (.307 batting average). He did a good job with inherited runners, allowing only four of 21 to score. Grade: D-plus.

REST OF THE CAST

INF Jeff Bianchi, 1B Matt Clark, INF Irving Falu, RHP Alfredo Figaro, OF Caleb Gindl, INF Hector Gomez, C Matt Pagnozzi, INF Jason Rogers.