![]() "I believe of the bunch he's a true centerfielder. "He's a player that we traded a pretty good player for," said Counsell. But Broxton's combination of speed and athleticism makes him stick out defensively at the position. The Brewers have been giving different players looks in center, including Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who has the second-most innings there with 23. ![]() "I think I'm getting a fair amount of playing time. It lets me know they have confidence in me out there. ![]() "That lets me know they really want me to play center. "I think that's a great sign," said Broxton, 25, one of two players acquired from Pittsburgh in December in a trade for first baseman Jason Rogers. Broxton was back in center Friday against Texas and has seen by far the most action there of any player in camp with 37 innings. Charlie is one of the best he really is."Ī good look:As they try to figure out their center-field situation, the Brewers are giving Keon Broxton a good look there in exhibition play. Charlie will form a long-term relationship with Jacob and be involved with him for a long time. "We told (Nottingham) that he is soon going to be acquainted with Charlie on a daily basis," said Counsell. He has been soaking up information from Lucroy on a daily basis and will continue to work with Greene as long as he is a catcher for the Brewers. 1 catcher Jonathan Lucroy and organizational catching instructor Charlie Greene. Nottingham has benefited from two strong influences in camp - No. I've been really excited by how he has caught. ![]() It's not easy to take in all that information and then go out and play with a clear mind."Īs for the speculation that Nottingham's size would work against him as a catcher, Counsell added, "I don't think we have any concerns about it. He's going out when he's had a chance to play and doing a nice job, which is noticed. As a young guy, he has done a very good job of taking it in but not letting it paralyze him. A lot gets thrown at catchers, so there's a lot to soak in, there's a lot to learn. "He has kind of been soaking it all in and he's done really well with it. "He's a 20-year-old player in major-league camp," said Counsell. He has made improvements since he has been here."Ĭounsell and his coaching staff have been impressed with how Nottingham has handled his first big-league camp as the youngest player on hand. "There's no question in anybody's mind he's going to be a catcher. "He's going to be a catcher," said Counsell. Manager Craig Counsell quashed that notion Friday. Phoenix - When the Milwaukee Brewers acquired catching prospect Jacob Nottingham from Oakland in the Khris Davis trade, there was speculation whether the 6-foot-2, 232-pounder was too big to stay behind the plate. (Photo: Roy Dabner / for the Journal Sentinel) 1 catcher Jonathan Lucroy and organizational instructor Charlie Greene. Jacob Murphy was next to test his shooting boots, but his volley sailed wide of the Forest net, although the visiting Magpies would soon be handed a glorious chance to earn all three points.Brewers prospect Jacob Nottingham is learning from No. The visitors made a change at half time, with Elliot Anderson replacing the less-than-impressive Allan Saint-Maximin, and the 20-year-old was straight into the thick of the City Ground action.Īnderson's far-post header from an Isak cross looked to have put Newcastle into a 64th-minute lead, however Sean Longstaff was adjudged to have been offside in the rather frantic build up. Howe's side were visibly rattled after conceding against the run of play, yet the Magpies managed to level the scores just before the half-time whistle sounded in the East Midlands.įorest's defensive line was breached by the run of midfielder Willock, and the former Arsenal player provided a pinpoint cross for Isak to volley home past Keylor Navas, with the strike seeming to come off the forward's shin. The Dutchman sold Nick Pope short with a pass - and in truth the 23-year-old was completely unaware of his surroundings, with ex-Watford man Dennis latching onto the ball before delivering a delicate chip into the net over the head of Trippier. Despite Newcastle's dominance in the opening 25 minutes, it was Steve Cooper's men who took an unexpected lead following a major error from Sven Botman in the visitors' backline.
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