Tyler Black

Tyler Black

24-Year-Old DHDH
Milwaukee Brewers AAA
Out
Injury Hand
Est. Return 5/16/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The 24-year-old is one of Milwaukee's top prospects and received his first taste of the majors in 2024, though he didn't do much in limited action with a .204/.316/.245 slash line and 29.8 percent strikeout rate in 18 contests. Black was plenty productive at Triple-A Nashville, however, and finished with 15 home runs, 20 stolen bases and an .805 OPS in just 103 games. Defensive limitations restrict his path to playing time in the big leagues, especially with Rhys Hoskins and Christian Yelich poised to get a lot of work at first base and designated hitter, respectively. Milwaukee potentially has an infield opening at third base following the departure of Willy Adames (with Joey Ortiz expected to slide to shortstop), but it's unclear if Milwaukee is willing to give Black significant run at the hot corner. Assuming he'll primarily be used at first base and designated hitter, the Brewers would likely need to make a trade or deal with some injuries in order for Black to receive a regular shot at playing time in 2025. Hoskins could also fall into a lesser role as the season unfolds if he's unable to improve upon a career-low .722 OPS. Read Past Outlooks
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Rest of Season
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#387
ADP
$Signed a one-year contract with the Brewers in April of 2024.
Out 6-to-8 weeks with hand fracture
DHMilwaukee Brewers  AAA
Hand
March 28, 2025
Black will be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks after suffering a fractured right hamate bone, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
It's an injury that typically requires surgery and often results in a loss of power initially upon a return to action. In all likelihood, Black won't be an option for the Brewers until at least June. He managed just a .561 OPS during his time with the big club last season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
 
 
+34%
OPS vs LHP
2025
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2024
 
 
+34%
OPS vs LHP
2023
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2023vs Left .714 7 1 0 0 0 .286 .286 .429
Since 2023vs Right .534 50 3 0 2 3 .190 .320 .214
2025vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Left .714 7 1 0 0 0 .286 .286 .429
2024vs Right .534 50 3 0 2 3 .190 .320 .214
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
 
 
+13%
OPS at Home
2025
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+13%
OPS at Home
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2023Home .602 21 3 0 1 0 .211 .286 .316
Since 2023Away .533 36 1 0 1 3 .200 .333 .200
2025Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Home .602 21 3 0 1 0 .211 .286 .316
2024Away .533 36 1 0 1 3 .200 .333 .200
2023Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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117 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Black has been a top-400 prospect since he was drafted with the 33rd overall pick in 2021 and he fully broke out last year across Double-A and Triple-A. The second baseman turned outfielder turned third baseman reached new heights as a stolen-base threat, swiping 55 bases on 67 attempts (82.1% success rate) in 123 games. He also unlocked a new level as a slugger, at least against righties, posting an ISO over .200 and a SLG over .500 at both stops. Scouting reports and hard-hit metrics suggest Black's game power will be capped at around 15-20 homers in the majors, but he has a good enough eye at the plate that he should get the most of his fringe-average raw power. He is a plus runner with good instincts, but dynasty and redraft managers shouldn't expect anything close to the 55 steals he logged last season in the minors. Perhaps he could steal 30 bases if he gets everyday at-bats and meets expectations as an on-base threat (career .415 OBP in the minors). It's going to be tricky for Milwaukee to find a defensive home for Black, as he is a below-average defender everywhere and may just need to be hidden at first base and designated hitter. He could also sit against lefties, against whom his power and plate skills are less impressive. As of November, no third-base eligible Brewer had a higher NFBC ADP than Black, despite the fact he hasn't debuted yet.
After playing just 26 games in 2021, Black took a beating in 2022, as he played only 64 games at High-A due to a fractured scapula and his Arizona Fall League season was cut short due to a broken thumb. Along the way, Black showcased an elite eye at the plate and above-average speed on the bases. The lefty hitter saw the most time at second base and center field last season, and his below-average arm limits his defensive versatility. He hit .280 with an OBP north of .400 and 17 steals on 24 attempts across 81 games at High-A and the AFL, but his line-drive swing produced just five home runs. Black turns 23 in July and will be making his Double-A debut this season, so he needs to either get good enough in the field to play every day as a Kolten Wong caliber hitter who sits against some lefties, or he needs to adjust his launch angle (48.7 GB%) to access 20-homer power.
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Optioned to Nashville
DHMilwaukee Brewers  AAA
March 22, 2025
The Brewers optioned Black to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
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Making spring debut Sunday
DHMilwaukee Brewers  AAA
March 2, 2025
Black (back) is batting third as the designated hitter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.
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Hits off tee Tuesday
DHMilwaukee Brewers  AAA
Back
February 25, 2025
Black (back) hit off a tee Tuesday and is hoping to make his Cactus League debut next week, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Dealing with back stiffness
DHMilwaukee Brewers  AAA
Back
February 24, 2025
Black has been held out of Cactus League play due to minor back stiffness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Moves back to Triple-A
DHMilwaukee Brewers  AAA
August 22, 2024
The Brewers optioned Black to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
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Could get early call-up in '24
DHMilwaukee Brewers  AAA
October 10, 2023
Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Tuesday that Black could be considered for an early-season call-up in 2024, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Black, the 33rd overall selection in the 2021 MLB First-Year Player Draft, posted a shiny .284/.417/.513 batting line with 18 home runs and 55 stolen bases in 123 games this season between Double-A Biloxi and Triple-A Nashville while making 97 starts at third base and 16 starts at first base. Those two positions represent significant areas of need for Milwaukee, pending any offseason moves, and Black sure looks like an intriguing internal option with considerable multi-category fantasy upside.
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