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Diaz, Woodruff get taste of bigs at Miller Park
- Updated: September 25, 2016
MILWAUKEE — Infielder Isan Diaz and pitcher Brandon Woodruff were at Miller Park on Saturday, getting a taste of what they hope will be their future office.
Following standout seasons, Diaz and Woodruff were recognized as the Brewers’ Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year. Diaz, acquired from the D-backs via trade this offseason, hit .264 with a .358 on-base percentage, .469 slugging percentage and 20 homers. Woodruff went 14-9 with a 2.68 ERA while leading all of the Minor Leagues with 173 strikeouts.
“This wouldn’t be a bad job to come to every day,” Woodruff said. “You see pictures of the stadium, but once you actually get in here and get a good view of it, it’s pretty unique.”
Following the festivities at Miller Park, Woodruff will begin a restful offseason highlighted by hunting and golfing. For Diaz, however, Saturday was just a brief pitstop as he launches his offseason baseball tour. The 20-year-old will fly home for a day before partaking in the fall instructional league, he said, and after that the Arizona Fall League.
Diaz will be among the …
