Madison, WI — December 16, 2062
The Madison Wolves have announced the selection of right-handed pitcher Heath Brown from the Bikini Krill organization in the first round of the Rule 5 Draft. Brown, a 24-year-old reliever, brings a high-velocity arsenal and promising strikeout capabilities to the Wolves' bullpen.
"Heath Brown stood out to us with his exceptional fastball and splitter combination," said Wolves GM Simon. "His ability to generate swings and misses is impressive, and we believe he has the potential to be a valuable asset in our bullpen. While there are areas for development, particularly in control, our coaching staff is eager to work with him to harness his full potential."
Heath Brown's Career Highlights:
- Velocity: Consistently throws between 97–99 MPH
- Pitch Arsenal: Fastball (11/11), Splitter (11/11), Changeup (8/8)
- 2022 Season Stats (AA Kamloops): 31 appearances, 59.0 IP, 78 strikeouts, 4.12 ERA
- Career Minor League Stats: 3.84 ERA over 63.1 innings with 79 strikeouts
"I'm thrilled for the opportunity to join the Madison Wolves," said Brown. "Being selected in the Rule 5 Draft is a significant milestone in my career. I'm ready to embrace the challenges ahead and contribute to the team's success in any way I can."
Brown's selection underscores the Wolves' commitment to identifying and nurturing talent through strategic acquisitions. The organization looks forward to integrating Brown into their pitching roster and supporting his development at the major league level.
