Wilken went 23-for-90 (.256) with six home runs, four doubles, 20 RBI and a 17:17 BB:K over 23 games with Double-A Biloxi in the month of July.
It took Wilken some time to get into a groove after recovering from facial injuries he sustained when he was struck by a pitch in April, but he did just that in July, as he finished the month with a .374 OBP and .500 SLG -- both easily season bests. Wilken is 22 years old and is one of Milwaukee's top prospects, so if he continues to produce he could earn himself a promotion to the Triple-A level before the year ends.
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Brewers' Brock Wilken: Activated from 7-day injured list
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Double-A Biloxi activated Wilken (face) from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Since returning from the injury list, Wilken has collected a trio of hits, including a double, in eight at-bats over two games. With his facial fractures seemingly healed enough to allow him back in action, Wilken will aim to get some experience at the Double-A level after receiving a brief run with Biloxi late last season.
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Brewers' Brock Wilken: Back in action Saturday
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Wilken (face) is starting at third base and batting second for the ACL Brewers on Saturday, Javik Blake of Milwaukee's affiliate site reports.
It marks the first time Wilken has taken to the field since April 12, when he suffered multiple face fractures after being hit by a pitch with Double-A Biloxi. Wilken is one of the Brewers' top prospects and his return to action is a good sign for the 21-year-old.
Wilken was diagnosed with multiple facial fractures after being hit by a pitch Thursday with Double-A Biloxi, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
The 21-year-old avoided a concussion but will likely require surgery once the swelling subsides. Wilken, who is one of Milwaukee's top prospects, is without a clear timeline for his return but should be considered out indefinitely.
