Brandon Woodruff debuted in Milwaukee in 2017, a power-pitching right-hander whose journey from a mid-round draft pick to a foundational anchor is a testament to the Brewers' development system. Known for a high-octane fastball and a physical presence on the mound, he evolved into one of the most efficient starters in the National League.
After flashes of dominance in the 2018 postseason, including a historic home run off Clayton Kershaw, Woodruff reached his peak in 2019. He went 11-3 with a 3.62 ERA, made his first All-Star team, and became a key player for Milwaukee.
The 2021 and 2022 seasons represented Woodruff’s most outstanding performances to date. In 2021, he achieved a peak efficiency, concluding the season with a 2.56 ERA and 211 strikeouts, leading the National League in cPWA and ranking within the top five for WHIP. Although a lack of run support often resulted in a deceptive win-loss record, he remained a dominant figure on the mound, earning his second All-Star selection. This was followed by an exemplary high-leverage campaign in 2022, during which he recorded a 13-4 record with 190 strikeouts.
After a promising start to 2023, where he went 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA, a shoulder injury limited him to just 11 starts and eventually required surgery that finalized his entire 2024 campaign. His residency reached a momentary punctuation when he was non-tendered for salary reasons, but he quickly returned to the organization on a new multi-year deal. He returned to the mound in July to author a 3.20 ERA over 12 starts.
Woodruff enters 2026 fully healthy and as the first pitcher in franchise history to earn over $20 million in a single season. Thus far, Woodruff compiled a 53–28 record, a 3.13 ERA, and 871 strikeouts.
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