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Brewers’ Made goes yard in first winter league plate appearance at home in Dominican Republic

As if there wasn't already a big enough party going on in Milwaukee right now, Jesús Made added something else for Brewers fans to celebrate. MLB's No. 1 overall prospect wasted no time to savor some home cooking, crushing a…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:47 AM
Brewers’ Made goes yard in first winter league plate appearance at home in Dominican Republic
Key Things to Know
  • Jesús Made hit a home run in his first Dominican Winter League plate appearance for Tigres del Licey.
  • Made added a single in his next at-bat during Licey's 12-2 win over Leones del Escogido.
  • The 19-year-old Brewers shortstop is ranked as MLB's No. 1 overall prospect.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Jesús Made homered in his very first Winter League plate appearance for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Republic. The 19-year-old followed up with a single in his next at-bat, contributing to Licey's 12-2 victory over Leones del Escogido at Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal.

Ranked as MLB's No. 1 overall prospect, Made spent the 2026 season at Double-A Biloxi, where he was named a Southern League All-Star. The switch-hitting shortstop originally signed with Milwaukee for $950,000 in January 2024 and continues to project as a franchise player.

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