Fischer becomes first Brewers Minor Leaguer with 30-HR year since 2001
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Andrew Fischer arrived in the Brewers organization with a reputation as one of the best power hitters in the 2025 Draft. A year after he was drafted, the club’s No. 7 prospect has exceeded even the loftiest of expectations.
Fischer slugged his 30th roundtripper as part of a franchise-high seven-homer barrage by Double-A Biloxi, which powered past Chattanooga, 10-7, on Friday night at Erlanger Park.
The 22-year-old became the first Brewers Minor Leaguer to hit 30 home runs in a single campaign since Lance Burkhart in 2001. Fischer’s 30 taters are tied for second in the Minors, one behind Single-A Ontario’s Easton Shelton (Dodgers).
In the midst of putting together one of the most prolific offensive campaigns in recent memory in the Milwaukee organization, Fischer has taken a simplistic view to his first full-season campaign.
“I didn’t really set out to do anything specific this year,” last year's No. 20 overall pick said. “I put in the work, play my game and stick to my strengths. I didn’t have any numbers in mind. I just want to show up and be as consistent as possible.”
Fischer’s milestone tater -- a majestic shot that cleared the bleachers in right field -- came in the third inning, immediately following the first of three Blake Burke (MIL No. 18) homers. Fischer added a second RBI on a sac fly to cap a three-run ninth-inning rally for Biloxi.
The 6-foot, 210-pounder opened the season at High-A Wisconsin, but quickly overpowered Midwest League pitching with a combination of elite exit velocities and a display of power to all fields. The lefty-swinging third baseman posted a 1.118 OPS, 31 extra-base hits and 50 RBIs in 54 games for the Timber Rattlers.
Fischer left the Midwest League on June 13 as the circuit’s leading home run hitter with 20. He still remains tied for the lead with Lake County’s Nolan Schubart (CLE No. 28), who has played in 21 more games.
Fischer’s promotion to Double-A has been a relatively seamless transition. Rather than slowing down against more advanced competition, the Tennessee product’s power surge accelerated before leveling off somewhat, but his overall numbers are otherworldly: .283/.424/.662 with 47 extra-base hits, 70 RBIs and 66 walks in 83 games.
“If you have a strict routine, trust the process and believe in the coaching staff and the tight circle around you, you’ll get out what you put into it,” Fischer said. “I’ve bought into the entire process and system Milwaukee has in place here and it’s showing up on the field.”
While reaching 30 homers doesn’t carry any added significance to Fischer on a personal level, its historical status is undeniable. In an era where player development emphasizes complete offensive approaches, the New Jersey native has still managed to distinguish himself with a level of power production rarely seen in the franchise's pipeline.
“I don’t care what level I’m at, I just want to win,” Fischer said. “The Brewers put us in a good spot to do that. It makes it really easy to go out and play hard when you care about the teammates and coaching staff around you."