
John Hadley VI is emerging as a legitimate middle-of-the-order bat for Milwaukee
In the 2026 season, John Hadley VI has broken out for Milwaukee with a .275 average and 8 home runs, plus he’s shown real clutch juice with multiple big hits in the Panthers’ postseason run, including a two-run homer against Auburn in the 2026 NCAA Regional. He brings playable power at first base and outfield, and the staff has trusted him in key spots after he logged just a .143 average in 2025. The upside is obvious: left-handed pop, run production, and a bat that seems to be trending up when the lights get bright.


