Brewers Complete Championship Run Against Rays
The Milwaukee Brewers captured their first World Series title in franchise history on Wednesday night, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games. The victory concludes a historic season for the club, which finished the regular season with a 103-59 record and posted an 11-2 record during the postseason.
The championship roster featured significant contributions from players who previously played for the Biloxi Shuckers, the Brewers' Double-A affiliate. A total of 13 former Shuckers appeared on the active roster for the World Series, ranging from veterans like Brandon Woodruff (’16) to rookies Cooper Pratt and Luis Lara (’25).
Cooper Pratt, a member of the 2024-25 Shucker class, went 2-for-3 in Game 5. The hit extended his consecutive at-bat streak to six and positioned him as a potential contender for World Series MVP voting.
Jacob Misiorowski, who played for Biloxi during the 2023-24 season, started Game 5 and held the Rays scoreless for 5.2 innings. Misiorowski finished the postseason with a 1.89 earned run average over 19.0 innings pitched and was favored for the National League Cy Young Award.
Outfielder Jackson Chourio, who spent time with the Shuckers in 2022-23, finished the Fall Classic with a .458 batting average, recording 11 hits in 24 at-bats. His performance included two doubles and a hit in Game 5.
Acquisitions and Coaching Staff Connections
The Brewers bolstered their roster for the playoff run through trades that involved former Shuckers. JoJo Romero and Game 4 starter Dustin May were acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline in exchange for packages that included former Shucker Josiah Ragsdale, a member of the 2026 class.
Antonio Senzatela appeared in the World Series after being acquired from the Colorado Rockies. The deal involved former Shucker Mark Manfredi Sr., who was part of the 2025-26 class.
The organizational influence extended beyond the playing field, with former Shuckers Chris Hook (’15-’17) and Christian Correa (’23) serving on the Brewers' MLB coaching staff as pitching coach and bullpen catcher, respectively. Their presence highlights the depth of talent developed within the system that contributed to the championship run.
Wider Roster Impact and Legacy
The connection between the Shuckers and the World Series champions runs deeper than the 13 active roster spots. A total of 19 former Shuckers are set to receive World Series rings, representing 34% of the Brewers' 2026 roster. This widespread representation underscores the affiliate's role in building the team's core.
Orlando Arcia (’15) joins the group of former Shuckers who have won a World Series in franchise history, cementing his place in Milwaukee baseball lore alongside the new champions.
The 2026 World Series roster included specific statistics for other former Shuckers such as Aaron Ashby, Sal Frelick, Robert Gasser, David Hamilton, Logan Henderson, Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, and Abner Uribe. These players contributed to the team's success throughout the season and playoffs.
Additional former Shuckers connected to the 2026 Brewers include Tyler Black, Coleman Crow, Brian Fitzpatrick, Jeferson Quero, Carlos Rodriguez, and Craig Yoho. Their collective journey from Biloxi to the World Series stage illustrates the pipeline's effectiveness in developing major league talent.