Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester (46) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at American Family Field. Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Quinn Priester tosses one-hit outing in Brewers home debut

By Taylor Bretl | Last updated Apr 15, 2025 11:05 PM ET

Facing a depleted starting rotation, the Milwaukee Brewers have seen their options dwindle with seven starting pitchers currently on the injured list.

To add needed depth, they dove into the trade market early, acquiring 24-year-old right-hander Quinn Priester from the Boston Red Sox.

Priester, a 2019 first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates, faced challenges finding his stride — even after joining the Red Sox in 2024 — but has hit his groove early in Milwaukee.

In Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers, Priester delivered five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and three walks while striking out four. It was just his second major league start giving up zero runs (April 26, 2024 with Pittsburgh).

Building on his strong Brewers debut against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, Priester's cumulative stats now stand at 10 innings pitched, allowing just one run, seven hits and five walks, while striking out eight.

Quinn Priester, Wicked 87mph Back Foot Slider. pic.twitter.com/GiaFu2Jsjt
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 16, 2025

A key factor in Priester's early success has been his diverse pitch arsenal. Of his eight strikeouts in two starts with Milwaukee, four have come on sliders, two on sinkers, one on a cutter and one on a changeup — showcasing his ability to keep hitters guessing.

If Priester continues to settle well into Milwaukee, he could become a key pitcher to watch as the season unfolds.

Taylor Bretl

Taylor Bretl is a student at Virginia Tech and founder of Around the Globe Baseball. While his passion is MLB, he also has a strong connection with football and basketball at the professional and collegiate levels.

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