Athletic Wiemer Happy To Be Drafted By Brewers
June 25, 2020
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Athletic Wiemer Happy To Be Drafted By Brewers
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“I was with family and friends at my uncle Joe’s when I got a call from my advisor,” Wiemer related. “I can’t put it into words. It was surreal.”
Wiemer, who had 16 runs, 14 hits, 14 walks and 12 RBIs in 15 games during the 2020-shortened season for the University of Cincinnati, was selected in the fourth round by the Brewers.
“It’s a dream come true,” the Bedford 2017 graduate said of being taken with the 121st pick of the Major League Baseball Draft. “It was nice having friends and family around. I got a nice hug from my parents … and I might have shown a tear.”
It was more than deserving for the 6-5 215-pound outfielder, who helped the Bearcats to the American Athletic Conference tournament title in 2019 with two hits in both the semifinals and finals, then had a pair of doubles and two runs scored in an NCAA regional win over Oregon State.
“I got some good information before the draft about what was expected - middle of the fourth round,” Wiemer said. “I’m happy how it panned out.”
Plans are for the 26th-ranked outfielder heading into the June 10 draft to turn pro.
“I was going to sign if I was taken in the top five rounds,” noted Wiemer, whose signing bonus slot amount is $473,700, though 10 of the 15 players taken in round four have signed for their slotted bonus or less. “I was not planning on signing if I wasn’t taken in the top five.”
Where Wiemer ended up was an uncertainty entering the draft, which this year was reduced from 40 rounds to just five
“I talked to about every team,” Wiemer pointed out. “Coming down to it, I’d not talked to the Brewers so I wasn’t sure if they’d do it.”
PBR Michigan Director of Scouting, Aaron Wilson, is confident that Wiemer will get the job done as a professional player.
“He’s a hard working prospect that has something to prove,” Wilson added. “What a great pick up for the Brew Crew.”
Wiemer believes a lot of improvement has been made to get to this point with his game.
“I’ve done a lot of skill refinement,” Wiemer noted. “I recognize myself as one of the better athletes. I’ve turned potential into progress showing more consistency and barrelling more balls.”
The COVID-19 virus did not slow down his work ethic.
“Prior to the gyms opening in Ohio I had a good place to lift,” Wiemer said. “We have an outdoor cage and I was able to get all my work in.”
Although things are back open, Wiemer is not sure what his plans are for summer.
:I wish I knew what I was doing,” Wiemer said about how the MLB tentative season is affecting all professional players. “It’s a waiting game until I get the call.”
No matter where he is assigned once signed by the Brewers, Wiemer has goals established.
“I’m comfortable playing all three outfield positions,” Wiemer said. “I see myself as an everyday player long term. I’m happy to get my career started and looking forward to getting to Milwaukee.”