Brewers Prospects Shine in World Baseball Classic

Andrew Fischer homers for Italy, Brice Turang drives in four for Team USA

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Milwaukee Brewers top prospects Andrew Fischer and Brice Turang made waves during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Fischer, a first-round draft pick in 2025, hit a solo home run for Team Italy, while Turang drove in four runs for Team USA.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic provides a high-profile stage for top MLB prospects to showcase their talents on an international stage. Strong performances from Brewers minor leaguers like Fischer and Turang are an encouraging sign for the future of the franchise.

The details

In a matchup between Italy and Great Britain, Brewers prospect Andrew Fischer hit a solo home run for the Italian national team. Meanwhile, Brice Turang, another top Brewers prospect, had a four-RBI game while playing for Team USA.

  • On March 8, 2026, Andrew Fischer homered for Italy in WBC action.
  • Also on March 8, 2026, Brice Turang drove in four runs for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

The players

Andrew Fischer

A top prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, Fischer was the team's first-round draft pick in 2025.

Brice Turang

Another highly touted Brewers prospect, Turang had a standout performance for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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What they’re saying

“It was an honor to represent Italy and hit that home run. I'm grateful for the opportunity to showcase my skills on the international stage.”

— Andrew Fischer (jsonline.com)

“The World Baseball Classic is a great event that allows us to compete against the best players in the world. I'm proud of how our team performed.”

— Brice Turang (jsonline.com)

What’s next

The Brewers will continue to monitor the progress of prospects like Fischer and Turang as they work towards making the major league roster.

The takeaway

The strong performances by Brewers prospects in the World Baseball Classic demonstrate the depth of talent in the team's minor league system and provide hope for the future of the franchise.