The Cape Cod Baseball League has solidified itself as the premier pipeline for future big-league talent. With six of the last seven No. 1 overall picks having played in the Cape, it’s clear that the stars of tomorrow often shine here first. As a result, no amateur summer league draws more attention from scouts, front offices, and coaches across the country.
That spotlight is no different for the Brewster Whitecaps, a program with a proud track record of producing top-tier talent. From two-time AL MVP Aaron Judge to All-Stars Jeff McNeil and Brent Rooker—and even Hall of Famer Billy Wagner—Brewster’s alumni list is stacked with success stories. And with the 2025 MLB Draft on the horizon, another wave of Whitecaps could soon follow in their footsteps.
Here’s a look at the Brewster standouts who are likely to hear their names called early in this year’s draft.
Ike Irish - Auburn (‘Caps 23)
The left-handed catcher, who played for Brewster two summers ago, is now projected to go within the top 15 picks of the MLB draft. After a monster spring at Auburn—where he slashed .364/.469/.710 with 19 home runs, 13 of them in SEC play—MLB.com called Irish “the best all-around offensive player in the 2025 college class.”
Irish put up solid numbers with Brewster in 2023, batting .283 with a .383 OBP, five extra-base hits, and eight RBIs over 28 games. He spent a second Cape season with Chatham, and his ongoing success with a wood bat should boost his draft stock—demonstrating he’s ready for the next level and poised to become one of the league’s next stars.
Baseball America ranks Irish as the 13th-best prospect, while MLB.com places him slightly higher at 11th.
Andrew Fischer - Tennessee (‘Caps 24)
Fischer used 2025 to vault into the upper tier of draft projections. After a solid college career, he transferred to the Tennessee Volunteers for his third team and delivered a breakout season in his second SEC year. Fischer slashed .341/.497/.760 with a 1.257 OPS—his second straight year over 1.000—while hitting 25 home runs and driving in 65 RBIs.
His breakout followed a strong summer in Brewster, where in just 19 games the left-handed first baseman made a big impact, blasting three home runs with 14 RBIs and seven extra-base hits, posting an .827 OPS and striking out only nine times in 82 plate appearances.
Baseball America and MLB.com both rank Fischer similarly, placing him at 28th and 29th, respectively.
Patrick Forbes - Louisville (‘Caps 23-24)
Forbes has had an incredible journey—from a power-hitting third baseman entering college to a reliever in his first two years at Louisville, and now a hard-throwing starting pitcher who logged 71.1 innings with 117 strikeouts in 2025. His fastball touches 100 MPH, complemented by a high-80s slider that has scouts buzzing. In just his first full season as a starter, Forbes is already flirting with first-round draft status.
He honed his transition from reliever to starter during his summers in Brewster, where he ramped up his electric fastball velocity. Across two Cape seasons, Forbes threw 31 innings with a 2.90 ERA and 42 strikeouts. He posted a 14.5 K/9 in his second summer, a performance that directly translated into an impressive 14.8 K/9 at Louisville this past year.
MLB.com ranks Forbes just outside the first round at 31st, while Baseball America is a bit more conservative, placing him at 47th.
Jared Jones - LSU (‘Caps 23)
Jones has become synonymous with LSU baseball in recent years. A two-time national champion, he’s been one of the program’s most consistent forces—2025 marking his third straight college season with an OPS over 1.000. After going undrafted following a 28-home run sophomore campaign in 2024, he returned for his junior year and added 22 more long balls, bringing his career total to 64 homers alongside a .311 career batting average—and another title to his name.
Jones’ breakout sophomore season—highlighted by a blistering 1.201 OPS—followed a summer in Brewster. While he didn’t match his LSU production on the Cape, collecting just 11 hits over 20 games, he did notch two home runs and brought plenty of buzz with him after winning his first national championship.
Baseball America and MLB.com are sharply divided on Jones—BA ranks him at 205, while MLB.com places him much higher at 101.
Nick Dumesnil - California Baptist (‘24)
Dumesnil has a chance to make program history—based on current projections, he could become the highest-drafted player in Lancer history. He owns a career slash line of .358/.438/.632, with back-to-back seasons hitting over .360. Though his home run total dipped from 19 in 2024 to 10 in 2025, scouts remain high on his combination of strength, bat speed, and a clean left-handed swing—all packed into a 6’2” frame.
Just as impressive was his performance in Brewster last summer, where he led the entire Cape in doubles (12) and stolen bases (26). His .311/.377/.489 slash line, paired with four home runs, showcased not only his ability to handle elite pitching with a wood bat, but also his dynamic all-around game.
Baseball America and MLB.com are also split on Dumesnil, but in reverse fashion—BA is especially high on him, ranking him 53rd overall, while MLB.com has him further down at 118.
Rounds 1–3: July 13, 6 PM EST
Rounds 4–20: July 14, 11:30 AM EST
Title photo credit: Kayla McCullough.
