Brewers' Peña (MLB's No. 21 prospect) continues hot start with first homer of '26

Top Brewers prospect Luis Peña mashes first home run of the season for High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:36am

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Luis Peña, the Milwaukee Brewers' top prospect ranked 21st in MLB, has gotten off to a sizzling start for the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, reaching base in all nine games and collecting hits in eight of them. On Saturday, Peña hit his first home run of the 2026 season, a solo shot that helped the Timber Rattlers defeat the Peoria Chiefs 8-7.

Why it matters

Peña is considered one of the Brewers' top young talents, and his early-season success at the High-A level suggests he could be on the fast track to the major leagues. The Brewers are hoping Peña and fellow top prospect Jesús Made can anchor their lineup for years to come.

The details

Peña's home run came in the fifth inning against Peoria right-hander Zack Showalter. Peña, who was behind in the count 1-2, barreled an outside fastball and sent it over the right-field wall. The blast raised Peña's slugging percentage to .613 and his batting average to a Midwest League-leading .419. Peña's 1.126 OPS is fourth-best in the league.

  • Peña hit his first home run of the 2026 season on Saturday, April 19.
  • Peña has reached base in all nine of his games played so far this season.

The players

Luis Peña

The Milwaukee Brewers' top prospect, ranked 21st in MLB. Peña is off to a hot start at the High-A level, batting .419 with a 1.126 OPS and his first home run of the season.

Jesús Made

The Brewers' other top prospect, ranked 3rd in MLB. Made and Peña started the season at different levels for the first time in their young pro careers.

Zack Showalter

The right-handed pitcher for the Peoria Chiefs who gave up Peña's first home run of the season.

Josh Adamczewski

The Brewers' No. 11 prospect, who has also been off to a strong start for the Timber Rattlers, launching two home runs on Saturday.

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What’s next

The Brewers will continue to monitor Peña's progress at the High-A level, and he could earn a promotion to Double-A if he continues to dominate at the plate.

The takeaway

Peña's hot start at High-A is a promising sign for the Brewers, who are hoping he and fellow top prospect Jesús Made can form a formidable one-two punch in their lineup for years to come. Peña's blend of power and speed makes him one of the most exciting young players in the Brewers' system.