Feb 22, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brock Wilken poses for a portrait during Media Day at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Brock Wilken, Milwaukee Brewers’ seventh-ranked prospect, suffered a devastating accident on April 11. During a Double-A game, he was hit in the face by a fastball, resulting in several facial fractures that required surgery. Just over three weeks later, he resumed playing for the Arizona Complex League squad.
Brock Wilken returned to game action on May 4 with the Milwaukee Brewers Arizona Complex League team.
According to Javik Blake,Media Relations and Broadcaster for the Biloxi Shuckers, Brock Wilken made his return to the ball diamond on Saturday, May 4 in an Arizona Complex League game. This also just so happened to be Opening Day for the ACL team.
Brock Wilken ripped a double during his first game back from injury.
During his first game back Brock Wilken went 1-3 with a double. His extra base hit was a 97 MPH bullet down the left field line. Outside of this double he did not strike out, but was hit by a pitch.
When will Brock Wilken return to Double-A Biloxi?
Wilken’s return to Double-A has no timetable, but he will return as soon as the club deems him ready. Mentally, he may face a challenge after being hit in the face with a fastball, but he also needs to regain his timing and rhythm after missing three weeks of game action.
