The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team that has been playing in Major League Baseball since 1969. They have had their fair share of ups and downs over the years but continue to strive for excellence each season. With American Family Field as their home, they bring exciting games and loyal fans all year long with 41,900 people cheering them on from the stands. From winning division titles to making World Series appearances, this franchise is one worth watching.
1. Ryan Braun
Left fielder
Career
- 6× All-Star (2008–2012, 2015), NL MVP (2011), NL Rookie of the Year (2007), 5× Silver Slugger Award (2008–2012), NL home run leader (2012), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Ryan Braun was born on November 17, 1983 in Mission Hills, Los Angeles. He made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007 and has since played for them until 2020.
Braun is a left fielder and bats right-handed but throws right-handed as well. In total, he has tallied 2,295 hits in 9 seasons with the Brewers – including 1,332 while playing at home – along with 521 runs scored and 298 RBIs over that time period.
Braun's reputation took a hit after it was revealed he had used performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) during his career; however, he successfully appealed his suspension from baseball in 2017 and returned to play later that year under new rules set by MLB which banned PED use indefinitely.
Braun is currently an outfielder for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA where he won a championship this past season.
2. Robin Yount
Outfielder
Career
- 3× All-Star (1980, 1982, 1983), 2× AL MVP (1982, 1989), Gold Glove Award (1982), 3× Silver Slugger Award (1980, 1982, 1989), Milwaukee Brewers No. 19 retired, American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Robin Yount was a shortstop and center fielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1974 to 1993. He had an impressive batting average of .285 and hit 3,142 home runs in his MLB career.
Yount won two Gold Glove Awards and five Silver Slugger Awards during his time with the Brewers. In 2006, he became manager of the Class A Beloit Snappers in the independent American Association (AA).
On October 6, 2016, at age 67 years old, Robin Yount announced his retirement as manager of Beloit Snappers after fourteen seasons in charge. Robin Yount was a 3-time all-star and 2 time MVP for the Milwaukee Brewers.
He is in both the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the American Family Field Walk of Fame. Robin played his entire career with the Brewers, retiring in 1993 after 19 seasons.
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3. Paul Molitor
Career
- 7× All-Star (1980, 1985, 1988, 1991–1994), World Series champion (1993), World Series MVP (1993), 4× Silver Slugger Award (1987, 1988, 1993, 1996), AL Manager of the Year (2017), Milwaukee Brewers No. 4 retired, American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor, Major League Baseball All-Time Team
Molitor is a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner. He spent his entire 17-year MLB career with the Minnesota Twins, where he was their manager from 1998 to 2002.
Molitor won the American League Most Valuable Player Award in 1997 while playing for the Brewers. Molitor played college ball at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville before being drafted by Milwaukee in 1978.
After retiring as an active player, Molitor served as interim manager of the Twins in 2003 and 2004 before taking on that role full-time in 2005.
In 2006, he became the first position coach ever to lead both teams in wins during a season – managing Minnesota to 103 victories while also coaching their outfielders; they finished second behind Boston in league standings that year Paul Molitor is one of the most successful managers in baseball history.
He led Minnesota to a World Series victory in 1993 and was named Manager of the Year that same year. Molitor also has a reputation as an excellent base stealer, accumulating 504 stolen bases during his career.
Paul Molitor retired from playing professional baseball after the 1998 season and became manager of the Milwaukee Brewers later that year.
He stayed with them until 1992 when he joined Toronto as their manager. After leaving Toronto, Molitor served as manager for three seasons with the Minnesota Twins before retiring from coaching at the end of 2018 to focus on his role as special assistant to team president Dave Stearns.
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4. Prince Fielder
Career
- 6× All-Star (2007, 2009, 2011–2013, 2015), 3× Silver Slugger Award (2007, 2011, 2012), NL Hank Aaron Award (2007), AL Comeback Player of the Year (2015), NL home run leader (2007), MLB RBI leader (2009), American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Prince Fielder is a former first baseman who has played in the MLB for over 10 years. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers out of high school and went on to have a successful career with them, winning three Silver Slugger Awards.
In July 2016, Prince Fielder announced his retirement from professional baseball after 11 seasons with the Texas Rangers. Prince Fieldser is known for his power hitting abilities and boasts an impressive batting average (.283).
His trademark move is the "Prince Swing" - a powerful swing that he developed while playing forthe Milwaukee Brewers Prince Fielder will be remembered most fondly for his time spent with the Detroit Tigers where he won two World Series championships (2008 & 2012) and was named MVP both times.
Prince Fielder is a three-time all-star, two-time silver slugger award winner and NL home run leader. Prince Fielder was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005 and spent seven seasons with them before being traded to Detroit in 2012.
In 2013, Prince signed with the Texas Rangers where he finished his career after playing one season there.
5. Ben Sheets
Career
- 4× All-Star (2001, 2004, 2007, 2008), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Ben Sheets was drafted by the Brewers in the 1st round of the 1998 amateur draft. Ben made his MLB debut for Milwaukee in 2001 and has been a member of their rotation ever since, save for a four-year stint with Houston from 2007 to 2010.
In 2012, he signed with Atlanta as a free agent and finished out his career with them in 2013. He had an ERA below 3 throughout most of his career but did have one season where it reached 5 (2007).
Ben is considered among the best pitchers in Braves' history and holds several franchise records, including appearances (545), innings pitched (22881/3) and strikeouts (13679).
He has also won two NL Cy Young Awards, once each with Milwaukee in 2003 and Atlanta in 2008, becoming only the third pitcher to win both awards multiple times; after Roger Clemens and Sandy Koufax.
After retiring from baseball, Sheets started coaching at Georgia Southern University before joining ESPN as a commentator for college baseball games starting late 2016.
6. Christian Yelich
Left fielder
Career
- 2× All-Star (2018, 2019), NL MVP (2018), All-MLB First Team (2019), Gold Glove Award (2014), 3× Silver Slugger Award (2016, 2018, 2019), 2× NL Hank Aaron Award (2018, 2019), 2× NL batting champion (2018, 2019), 3x Hit for the cycle (2018 (2x), 2022), 30–30 club (2019), All-World Baseball Classic Team (2017)
Christian Yelich is a left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers and was one of the most highly anticipated players in all of baseball when he made his MLB debut.
Despite being only 31 years old, Yelich has already amassed 1,352 hits and 174 home runs in just 635 games played. He's an incredibly productive hitter with a batting average that won't be dropping anytime soon.
In addition to his on-field performance, Yelich is well-known for his charitable work both in America and abroad - he has raised millions of dollars for many different causes through various charity events over the course of his career.
Christian Yelich will continue to play at an elite level into the future as long as he remains healthy - there's no denying that this guy is one heck of a player. Christian Yelich has been a consistent performer for the Miami Marlins since 2013.
He is a three-time All-Star, two-time NL MVP, and one of the best hitters in baseball. Yelich has led the league in batting average twice and hit 30 home runs both seasons.
In 2019 he was also named an all-star game starter as well as winning his first Gold Glove Award to go with his 3 Silver Slugger Awards from 2016, 2018 and 2019.
Christian Yelich is not only one of the best hitters in baseball but he’s also a great fielder who has won multiple awards at shortstop including 2nd Team All MLB First Team selection this past season.
There’s no doubt that Christian Yelich will continue to be one of the top players in baseball and could potentially reach even greater heights with continued success.
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7. Cecil Cooper
Career
- 5× All-Star (1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985), 2× Gold Glove Award (1979, 1980), 3× Silver Slugger Award (1980–1982), Roberto Clemente Award (1983), 2× AL RBI leader (1980, 1983), American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Cecil Cooper played first base and managed the Houston Astros in 2007. He had a batting average of .298 with 2,192 hits and 241 home runs in his MLB career.
Cecil Cooper was born on December 20, 1949, in Brenham, Texas. After playing for the Boston Red Sox from 1971 to 1987, Cooper became manager of the Milwaukee Brewers in 1988 and remained there until his retirement after the 1995 season.
Cecil Cooper is a three-time All-Star who won two Gold Gloves as an infielder with Boston (1974–75) and one with Milwaukee (1985).
In 1999 he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class; he received 71% of votes cast by members of the Veterans Committee Cooper was an All-Star outfielder for the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers in the 1970s.
Cooper won two Gold Glove Awards, three Silver Slugger Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award while playing with the Astros from 2007 to 2009. Cecil Cooper is most known for his batting average of .501 which he achieved throughout his career as an outfielder.
8. Geoff Jenkins
Career
- All-Star (2003), World Series champion (2008), American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Jenkins played in the MLB for 10 seasons, from 1998 to 2008. He was primarily a left fielder, but he also played right field on occasion. Jenkins had an excellent career batting average of .267 and compiled more than 1,000 hits in his ten years in the majors.
However, Jenkins' best season came during his second year with the Brewers when he hit .305 with 27 home runs and 92 RBIs.
After leaving Milwaukee following the 2004 season, Jenkins spent time with both the Phillies and Detroit Tigers before ending his career with Philadelphia at the end of the 2008 campaign.
Geoff Jenkins is now retired from playing professional baseball but remains active as a coach for various youth organizations throughout Washington state Geoff Jenkins was a four-time all-star and two-time World Series champion with the Milwaukee Brewers. Geoff Jenkins batted .275 with 221 home runs and 733 RBI in his career.
Geoff Jenkins was born on September 10, 1968 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Geoff Jenkins is currently the hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
9. Gorman Thomas
Career
- All-Star (1981), 2× AL home run leader (1979, 1982), American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Gorman Thomas was a center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1973-1986. He is best known as the player who threw out Terry Pendleton's record-breaking home run in Game 1 of the 1991 NLCS.
In 1988, Thomas was part of an all-star team that won the World Series championship. After his playing career ended, he served as a coach for several teams including the Phillies and Astros before retiring in 2000.
Thomas is currently a color commentator for MLB games on Fox Sports West and Fox Deportes . Gorman Thomas was one of the most successful hitters in Milwaukee Brewers history. He batted over .300 for six seasons and hit 268 home runs.
Gorman also had a very good batting average, hitting above .225 for six straight seasons from 1973 to 1978. In total, Gorman played 17 seasons in the majors and hit 780 RBIs – an impressive feat given that he played on some of the best teams ever during his career (Milwaukee, Cleveland and Seattle).
After leaving baseball, Gorman became a sports agent and represented players such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens throughout their careers.
10. Rollie Fingers
Pitcher
Career
- 7× All-Star (1973–1976, 1978, 1981, 1982), 3× World Series champion (1972–1974), AL MVP (1981), AL Cy Young Award (1981), World Series MVP (1974), 4× Rolaids Relief Man Award (1977, 1978, 1980, 1981), 3× MLB saves leader (1977, 1978, 1981), Pitched a combined no-hitter on September 28, 1975, Oakland Athletics No. 34 retired, Milwaukee Brewers No. 34 retired, Athletics Hall of Fame, American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Rollie Fingers was an MLB pitcher for 20 seasons and won 114 games. He is most famous for his dominant pitching in the 1978 season, when he led the Padres to a division title. After that year, Rollie Fingers' career went downhill, as he struggled with injuries and alcoholism over the next few years.
In 1985, Rollie Fingers retired from baseball after a poor performance at the end of the season with the Milwaukee Brewers Rollie Fingers was an All-Star pitcher for the Oakland Athletics from 1968 to 1976 and then with the San Diego Padres from 1977 to 1980.
He helped lead both teams to World Series championships in 1972, 1974 and 1981. His accomplishments include three Cy Young Awards (1981), a MVP Award (1981) and four Rolaids Relief Man Awards (1977, 1978, 1980, 1981).
Fingers pitched a combined no-hitter on September 28th 1975 for the Oakland A's against the Milwaukee Brewers at Candlestick Park in California.
After his playing career, he served as pitching coach with various teams including the Brewers and Padres before eventually joining the Athletics front office as assistant general manager/player personnel director in 1998 where he remained until his retirement in 2007.
11. Jonathan Lucroy
Catcher
Career
- 2× All-Star (2014, 2016), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Jonathan Lucroy is a catcher who was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2010 MLB Draft. He made his debut with the Brewers in May of that year and has since played for them, as well as teams like the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals.
Lucroy is a three-time All-Star and has won two Gold Glove Awards during his time in professional baseball. His batting average sits at .274 on an impressive 108 home runs hit throughout his career to date (both figures are career highs).
Lucroy became a reliable and productive player for the Milwaukee Brewers, appearing in two All-Star Games. Lucroy originally played catcher but transitioned to first base because of injuries to other players on the team.
Lucroy is an outstanding fielder with good hands and anticipation; he made several spectacular catches during his tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers. Lucroy was traded to the Texas Rangers before the 2017 season, where he continued his stellar play as one of their top hitters and catchers.
The Oakland Athletics acquired him from Texas in exchange for Joakim Soria prior to the 2018 season, and he has since been one of their most consistent hitters both at home plate and behind the pitching staff’s nets.
12. Lorenzo Cain
Outfielder
Career
- 2× All-Star (2015, 2018), World Series champion (2015), ALCS MVP (2014), Gold Glove Award (2019)
Lorenzo Cain is a free agent outfielder who has spent his entire MLB career with the Milwaukee Brewers. Cain had an excellent 2018 season, posting a .270 batting average and 26 home runs in spite of missing time due to injury.
He was originally signed by the Brewers as an undrafted free agent out of Valdosta State University in Georgia in 2010. Cain has been praised for his speed and defensive ability, earning him four Gold Glove Awards throughout his career thus far with Milwaukee.
Lorenzo Cain is a two-time All-Star and World Series champion with the Milwaukee Brewers. He has won several awards including a Gold Glove Award and MVP in 2014, as well as an ALCS championship this year. Lorenzo Cain was born on October 3, 1986 in Decatur, Alabama.
After playing college baseball at Auburn University, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2008 and played for them until 2017 when he moved to Milwaukee.
13. CC Sabathia
Pitcher
Career
- 6× All-Star (2003, 2004, 2007, 2010–2012), World Series champion (2009), AL Cy Young Award (2007), ALCS MVP (2009), 2× MLB wins leader (2009, 2010)
CC Sabathia is a 42-year-old pitcher who has spent his entire career with the New York Yankees. Over the course of his 15-year MLB career, Sabathia has compiled an impressive record of 331–221 and 3,154 strikeouts in 5,097 innings pitched.
In 2019, CC Sabathia made his final appearance for the Yankees after announcing he would be retiring at the season's end. A two-time AL Cy Young Award winner (2009 and 2010), Sabathia was also named to five All-Star teams and finished in the top ten in voting on four occasions.
Known for his strong fastball ball rotation and effective changeup pitch, CC Sabathia will go down as one of the greatest pitchers in Yankee history. CC Sabathia is a seven-time All-Star and two-time MLB wins leader.
He has had an impressive win–loss record, posting 251 victories against 161 losses in his career.
In 2007, CC Sabathia won the AL Cy Young Award after leading the league in ERA (3.74) and strikeouts (3,093). After spending eight years with Cleveland Indians, he was traded to Milwaukee Brewers before signing with New York Yankees in 2009.
Sabathia helped lead the Yankees to back–to–back World Series titles in 2016 and 2017 before retiring at the end of the 2019 season due to an injury.
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14. Carlos Gómez
Outfielder
Career
- 2× All-Star (2013, 2014), Gold Glove Award (2013), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Carlos Gómez is a center fielder who formerly played for the Mets and Rangers. He has spent his entire MLB career with New York or Texas, appearing in over 1,000 games between the two teams.
Carlos Gómez bats right-handed and throws left-handed. In 2019 he was traded to the Rays but did not appear in any games for them before retiring at the end of the season due to injury.
Carlos Gómez has been called one of the best defensive center fielders in baseball history, and his speed on defense makes him difficult to hit against even if he does not have a good batting average offensively Carlos Gómez is a Major League Baseball outfielder who has played for the Mets, Twins and Brewers.
He was named an All-Star in 2013 and 2014, as well as being awarded a Gold Glove Award in 2013. Carlos Gomez originally signed with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010, but he only spent two seasons with them before signing with the Houston Astros in 2015.
He had another successful spell with the Astros before joining the Texas Rangers midway through the 2016 season. In 2018 Carlos Gomez rejoined his former club, New York Mets, where he currently plays professional baseball.
15. Yovani Gallardo
Pitcher
Career
- All-Star (2010), Silver Slugger Award (2010), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Gallardo made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007. He pitched for nine teams over a ten-year career, including stints with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.
Gallardo was considered one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball during his time on the field, finishing no lower than sixth in Cy Young voting three times (2010–12).
Injuries were a major problem for Gallardo throughout his career, as he suffered from various arm ailments that forced him to miss large portions of games at different points in his career.
After announcing his retirement from professional baseball following the 2018 season, Gallardo is currently working as an analyst for Fox Sports 1's Major League Baseball coverage Gallardo was a four-time all-star and won a silver slugger award in 2010.
Gallardo had an impressive win–loss record of 121–101 with 4.06 ERA over 13 seasons with Milwaukee, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners.
In 2018, Gallardo joined the Cincinnati Reds as a free agent but he only managed to pitch 8 games before being released in July due to injury concerns.
Yovani is currently signed with the Texas Rangers for the 2019 season but his future remains uncertain after undergoing surgery on his elbow earlier this year.
16. Josh Hader
Pitcher
Career
- 4× All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022), 2× All-MLB First Team (2019, 2021), 3× NL Reliever of the Year (2018, 2019, 2021), NL saves leader (2020), Pitched a combined no-hitter on September 11, 2021, , MLB records, , Most consecutive outs via strikeout (16) on September 22, 2018, Most consecutive hitless appearances (12), Fastest player to reach 400 strikeouts (accomplished in 234.2 IP), Most consecutive saves to start a season (18)
Josh Hader is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers and had an impressive rookie season in 2017. He has continued to be one of the best pitchers in baseball over the past two years, but he has struggled with injuries recently.
Josh Hader is known for his wildness on the mound and this often gets him into trouble. However, he still manages to win games for teams when healthy.
As one of the top young pitchers in MLB, it will be interesting to see what happens next for Josh Hader as he continues to develop his skills as a player Hader is one of the Brewers' top relievers and was named an All-Star in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Hader has a 2× All-MLB First Team nod and led the NL with saves in 2020. In 12 hitless appearances over a span of 16 games, Hader recorded 10 strikeouts without issuing a walk to set an MLB record. Josh's success didn't stop at the diamond; he also pitched a no-hitter on September 11th, 2021 against the Padres.
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17. Bill Hall
Career
- Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Hall played in the MLB for six seasons, most notably with the Baltimore Orioles. Hall had a successful career as an infielder and outfielder, hitting over .300 each season.
He was traded to the Brewers after his first season in the MLB and spent three more seasons with them before being dealt to Baltimore. In 2012, Hall missed time due to injury and was released by Baltimore later that year.
Hall was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 3rd round of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Brewers in 2003 and played a pivotal role on their 2006 World Series Championship team.
In 2009, Hall signed with Seattle as a free agent and helped them to win the American League West title that season.
After one year with Houston, he returned to Seattle for two more seasons before being traded to Boston during the 2010 season where he enjoyed his most successful run as an outfielder (2010-2011). On November 12th, 2011 Bill Hall hit a walk off home run against Oakland helping Boston clinch their first championship since 2004.
In 2012 Bill Hall was traded along with Jeremy Jeffress and Alex Torres to Baltimore for starter Jason Hammel and minor league pitcher Zach Davies .
18. Rickie Weeks Jr.
Infielder
Career
- All-Star (2011), Golden Spikes Award (2003), Dick Howser Trophy (2003), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Weeks was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2003 and made his MLB debut that year. He played for the Brewers until 2017, when he signed with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Weeks has had a successful career as a second baseman, batting .273 with 371 home runs and 1,028 RBI in 11 seasons. He's also been very durable, playing in at least 162 games every season since 2004.
Weeks is known for his power hitting ability and is one of only four players to bat over .300 with more than 400 home runs during their careers (along with Alex Rodriguez , Barry Bonds , and Harmon Killebrew ).
After spending most of 2018 on the disabled list due to an ankle injury, Weeks announced his retirement from baseball on June 6th, 2017 after 10 years in the league. Rickie Weeks Jr. was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2003 and played for them until 2014.
He had a career batting average of .246 with 161 home runs and 474 RBIs during that time. Weeks also won an All-Star game, a Golden Spikes Award, and a Dick Howser Trophy while playing for the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
After leaving the Brewers, Weeks signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2015 where he remained until 2016 when he was traded to Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects including Dansby Swanson and Patrick Corbin.
19. Freddy Peralta
Pitcher
Career
- All-Star (2021)
Freddy Peralta is a 26-year old pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners, but did not sign with them and went to play for Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the Atlantic League instead.
In 2018, he signed with the Milwaukee Brewers and made his debut against the Chicago Cubs on May 13th. Freddy has a fastball that tops out at 97 mph, as well as a slider and changeup which he uses to vary his pitch mix depending on what hitters are doing (he threw 50 percent sliders last season).
He has been praised by some observers for having impressive control - being able to throw strikes even when things get tough.
While others have noted that he still needs work on refining his secondary pitches into consistent weapons. Freddy is seen as someone who could develop into an ace pitcher in Major League Baseball if he continues to make strides in this area of his game over time.
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20. Corey Hart
Outfielder
Career
- 2× All-Star (2008, 2010), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Hart was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent in 2004. He played for the Brewers until 2008, when he was traded to the Texas Rangers. Hart had a successful stint with the Rangers, batting .304 with 137 RBIs in three seasons.
In 2011, Hart signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and batted .269 with 33 HR and 108 RBI in 133 games. Hart announced his retirement from professional baseball on May 2nd, 2014 after playing for four teams over thirteen years Hart was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2004 MLB Draft.
Hart made his Major League debut with Milwaukee in 2006 and played for them until 2012, when he was traded to Seattle. In 2014, Hart signed with Pittsburgh and has been a valuable contributor both offensively and defensively for them ever since.
Hart is one of just four players in history to hit over 30 home runs three times, along with Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, and Barry Bonds.
Hart is widely considered one of the best sluggers in baseball history and is always a threat at bat no matter who he's facing off against.
21. Teddy Higuera
Career
- Win–loss record: 94–64
- Earned run average: 3.61
- Strikeouts: 1,081
- All-Star (1986), American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Higuera was a successful pitcher in the Major Leagues for nearly two decades. He had an impressive record, including three division titles and one World Series appearance with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Higuera also threw left-handed, which helped him become one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB history. Higuera retired from baseball after playing for the Seattle Mariners in 1994. He now works as a television commentator and analyst for MLB games.
Higuera was a key player on teams that had an impressive record of 94 wins and 64 losses. Higuera helped lead the Brewers to their first World Series appearance in 1985, where they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. Higuera also played for Milwaukee from 1993-1994 before retiring at the end of the season due to injury.
After his playing career ended, Higuera became a scout with the Brewers organization and later worked as a manager in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB).
Teddy Higuera was inducted into both the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame and the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 during ceremonies held in Cooperstown, New York.
22. Jeff Cirillo
Career
- 2× All-Star (1997, 2000), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Jeff Cirillo made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1994. In 2007, Jeff Cirillo played his last game for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Over his career, Jeff Cirillo batted .296 with 112 home runs.
He was a three-time Gold Glove winner and two-time All Star selection during his time in the Majors. After leaving baseball,Jeff Cirillo became a sportscaster for Fox Sports Arizona where he currently works as an analyst on their broadcasts of games from Chase Field Jeff Cirillo is a two-time All-Star and Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor member.
Jeff played for the Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres from 1994 to 2006. In 2007, he signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks where he spent one season before retiring in 2008 at age 36.
23. B. J. Surhoff
Career
- All-Star (1999), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor, Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
B. J. Surhoff had a long and successful career in the MLB, playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, and Texas Rangers over 17 seasons. He was well-known for his batting average (.282), hits (2,326), home runs (188), and run batted-in totals (1,153).
His best year came in 1998 when he hit 27 home runs with 103 RBIs for the Orioles. After retiring as a player in 2005, Surhoff served as an assistant general manager of the Rangers until his firing midway through the 2011 season after several team management changes were made without his input or approval.
BJS currently works as a color commentator on MASN SportsNet's coverage of Washington Nationals games alongside play-by-play broadcaster Bob Carpenter Jr. B. J. Surhoff was a shortstop who played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles in the late 1980s and early 1990s, amassing career totals of 2,716 hits and 1,010 RBI.
As an all-star player with Milwaukee in 1999, he helped lead his team to its first National League pennant since 1982. He also earned Gold Glove Awards at both shortstop (1990) and third base (1999).
In 2002 he signed as a free agent with Atlanta where he spent three seasons before retiring after the 2005 campaign; during that time he hit .269/.337/.458 with 39 home runs in 535 games played overall.
After hanging up his spikes for good, Surhoff served as a broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles from 2006 to 2013 before joining ESPN's network MLB coverage full-time starting in 2014.
24. Corbin Burnes
Pitcher
Career
- 2× All-Star (2021, 2022), All-MLB First Team (2021), NL Cy Young Award (2021), NL ERA leader (2021), NL strikeout leader (2022), Pitched a combined no-hitter on September 11, 2021, , MLB records, , Most consecutive strikeouts in a game (10, tied with Tom Seaver and Aaron Nola), Most consecutive strikeouts without issuing a walk to start a season (58)
Corbin Burnes is a 28-year-old pitcher with the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his MLB debut in 2018 and has been successful so far, winning 35 games while losing 19.
Corbin Burnes originally played for the Los Angeles Angels before being traded to Milwaukee this past offseason. His father, Casey, also played professional baseball as an outfielder and then a pitcher before retiring in 1999 at age 27 after struggling with injuries sustained during his career.
Corbin Burnes was born in Bakersfield, California but moved around frequently due to his father's coaching job; he has lived in six different states by the time he was 18 years old.
After attending multiple high schools and pitching for several semi-professional teams throughout California, Oregon and Arizona, Corbin finally committed to attend college at Whitman College (Whitman Heights, Texas).
Where he pitched collegiately from 2014–2017 before signing with the Brewers organization as a free agent this past offseason.
When asked about his approach on the mound or anything else related to baseball during an interview earlier this year, Corbin said "I just try not to worry too much about it because if you do that your performance will suffer." That attitude seems to be working thus far for him.
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25. Willy Adames
Shortstop
Adames was drafted in the first round, 27th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2016 MLB Draft. He made his debut with the Brewers in 2018 and played 97 games for them that season.
In 2019, he split time between Milwaukee and their AAA affiliate Colorado Springs, hitting .268 with 2 home runs and 17 RBIs in 78 games total.
Adames is expected to compete for a starting shortstop position on next year's team alongside Jett Bandy and Orlando Arcia Jr.
He has represented his country at both international tournaments (the 2017 World Baseball Classic as part of Nicaragua's national team) and the Pan American Games (2015).
Willy Adames was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Adames made his MLB debut with the Rays on May 22, 2018, and recorded a batting average of .255 over 74 plate appearances.
In 2021, Adames was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers and has since had success both at home (batting .312) and on the road (.292).
Willy Adames is an aggressive hitter who makes consistent contact while also hitting for power. He is seen as a long-term solution at third base for either team he plays for moving forward.
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26. Hank Aaron
Career
- 25× All-Star (1955–1975), World Series champion (1957), NL MVP (1957), 3× Gold Glove Award (1958–1960), 2× NL batting champion (1956, 1959), 4× NL home run leader (1957, 1963, 1966, 1967), 4× NL RBI leader (1957, 1960, 1963, 1966), Atlanta Braves No. 44 retired, Milwaukee Brewers No. 44 retired, Braves Hall of Fame, American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor, Major League Baseball All-Century Team, , MLB records, , 2,297 career runs batted in, 6,856 career total bases, 1,477 career extra-base hits
Hank Aaron was one of the most outstanding baseball players in history and is widely considered to be one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. He retired with a .305 batting average, 3,771 hits, and 382 home runs.
Aaron played his entire career for the Milwaukee Braves (1954-1976). In 1974 he led the Braves to their first World Series championship since 1957 and became only the third player ever to win three MVP Awards (the other two being Willie Mays and Babe Ruth).
After retiring from baseball, Aaron served as a television sportscaster for several networks before passing away at age 86 on January 22nd, 2021. Hank Aaron is one of the most iconic and successful baseball players in history.
He was a five-time all-star, won three World Series titles with the Atlanta Braves, and holds numerous records.
Hank Aaron was born on February 5th, 1935 in Mobile, Alabama. He made his major league debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954 at the age of 20 and went on to be one of baseball's greatest hitters during his 14 year career.
Some of Aaron's most impressive records include being the all-time home run leader (755), batting champion (1957 & 1959), RBI leader (1960 & 1963), as well as having 3 gold gloves award for defensive excellence over that time period.
On September 7th 1974 he passed Babe Ruth for first place on MLB's all-time hits list - a record that still stands today. Hank Aaron has been inducted into both the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.
Well as both the Atlanta Braves Hall Of Fame and American Family Field Walk Of Fame - making him an extremely celebrated figure within America's favorite pastime.
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27. Luis Urías
Infielder
Luis Urías is an infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was born in Magdalena de Kino, Mexico on June 3, 1997. Urías has played in minor league baseball since 2016 and made his MLB debut this season.
In 56 games with the Brewers, he has posted a .248 batting average with three home runs and 13 RBIs. Urías' biggest strength may be his speed.
His stolen 26 bases in 56 career games. - which gives him a valuable tool to use on offense or defensively.
Luis Urías will likely continue to play at the major league level for years to come and could develop into one of the best middle infielders in all of baseball Urías was signed by the Padres as a free agent in early 2018. He made his MLB debut with the team that same season and has since been a mainstay in their lineup.
Luis is known for being an excellent hitter, putting up strong numbers at both Triple-A and MLB level. In total, Urías has hit 45 home runs and 162 RBIs in just over two seasons of play so far.
He's also shown flashes of brilliance on the defensive side of the ball, helping keep runners off base at a high rate throughout his career thus far. The Brewers acquired Urías during the 2020 season, giving him another chance to showcase his talents on an even larger stage than before.
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28. Don Money
Career
- 4× All-Star (1974, 1976–1978), American Family Field Walk of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Money was a third baseman who played in the MLB from 1968-1983. Money had a successful MLB career, playing for the Phillies, Brewers and Rockies. Money also had success in Japan with the Buffaloes and Lions.
Money is now retired and resides in Florida with his wife Linda. Money has been inducted into both the Phillies Hall of Fame and Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, among other honors.
He was a four-time all-star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers, as well as playing in Japan with the Kintetsu Buffaloes.
Money is best known for his home runs and batting average, which both placed him among the top hitters of his era. After retiring from baseball, Money became a successful businessman and philanthropist. He passed away at age 69 in 2011 after suffering from Parkinson's Disease for several years.
29. Keston Hiura
Second baseman
Keston Hiura is a 26-year-old first baseman and second baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the team in the first round (36th overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft.
In his rookie season, he hit .293 with nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 134 games played. His best year yet came in 2018 when he hit .331 with 24 homers and 101 RBIs in 154 games played.
Hiura has also been excellent defensively, making just four errors all season long at either infield spot while throwing out 31% of would be basestealers attempting to steal on him Keston Hiura has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in all of baseball.
The 22-year-old first baseman/outfielder had a breakout season in 2018, hitting .269 with 18 home runs and 60 RBIs across 98 games for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2019, Keston Hiura was called up to the Milwaukee Brewers and he didn’t disappoint.
He posted impressive stats, batting .238 with 50 home runs and 132 RBIs over 158 games played. His ability to hit for power while also displaying excellent plate discipline makes him an extremely valuable player on any team.
Keston Hiura is projected to be a cornerstone piece of the Milwaukee Brewers moving forward, as his skillset perfectly compliments that of current Brewer stars like Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun.
He may not have superstar potential like some other top prospects do, but he is definitely someone you should keep your eye on if you want to see consistent greatness from your favorite team in years to come.
30. Brandon Woodruff
Pitcher
Career
- 2× All-Star (2019, 2021)
Woodruff is a 29-year-old pitcher with the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his MLB debut in 2018, and has since posted an 8-8 record with a 3.79 ERA in 28 games (27 starts).
Woodruff's best season came in 2019 when he went 11-10 with a 3.92 ERA in 33 starts. Woodruff is known for his strong repertoire of pitches, including a fastball that can reach speeds up to 97 mph, as well as slider and changeup pitchers Brandon Woodruff is a starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
He started playing baseball in high school, and after graduating he attended Arkansas State University. In 2017, Brandon was drafted by the Brewers and made his MLB debut that year.
He has had some success in his career so far; in 2019 he won a Silver Slugger award and was named to the All-Star team. Brandon is also known for being very durable; he has only missed two games since making his MLB debut in 2017.
31. Ben Oglivie
Career
- 3× All-Star (1980, 1982, 1983), Silver Slugger Award (1980), AL home run leader (1980), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Ben Oglivie was a left fielder who played in the MLB from 1971 to 1986. He had a batting average of .273 and hit 235 home runs during his career. Ben Oglivie also played for the NPB's Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1987 to 1988, finishing with an ERA of 3.48 in 38 games pitched.
Ben Oglivie was a 3× All-Star and 2x Silver Slugger Award winner with the Milwaukee Brewers. Oglivie played for Boston Red Sox (1971–1973), Detroit Tigers (1974–1977) and Kintetsu Buffaloes (1987–1988).
Ben retired after the 1988 season, having compiled a .306 batting average with 46 home runs and 139 RBIs in 901 games played.
32. George Scott
Career
- 3× All-Star (1966, 1975, 1977), 8× Gold Glove Award (1967, 1968, 1971–1976), AL home run leader (1975), AL RBI leader (1975), Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame, Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
George Scott was a talented first baseman who played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees in his career. He had a batting average of .268 over his MLB career, which included 1138 hits in total.
George Scott threw right-handed, but is most famous for being one of the best hitters in baseball during the 1970s and 1980s. George Scott was an All-Star pitcher, hitter and fielder for the Boston Red Sox from 1966 to 1979.
He led the AL in home runs three times and ranks second all-time behind Babe Ruth in MLB history with 270 homers. George also won eight Gold Gloves as a shortstop and finished his career with 1,051 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, George became a television commentator and served as manager of the Royals during their inaugural season in 1980.
33. Adrian Houser
Pitcher
Adrian Houser was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and attended Tulsa Union High School. He then transferred to the University of Oklahoma and played college baseball there for two seasons before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
After spending parts of three seasons with the Brewers' A-ball affiliate, he made his Major League debut on July 26th, 2016 against the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park as a relief pitcher. In 54 appearances (5 starts) over two seasons with Milwaukee, Houser posted a 2–1 record with a 3.23 ERA while also striking out 68 batters in 63 innings pitched.
On August 31st, 2017 he was traded to Detroit Tigers along with Jorge López and Matt Boyd for Justin Wilson and Jansen Mejia.
With Detroit he spent all of 2018 except one appearance in Triple-A where he went 9–7 with a 3.19 ERA; however due to an injury sustained during spring training 2019 he has yet to make an appearance for Detroit.
He signed a minor league contract with Toronto Blue Jays on January 18th but did not appear in any games for them this year.
Houser is currently pitching for Class AAA Omaha Storm Chasers where through 14 games (13 starts) he has compiled an 8–4 record with a 4:04 ERA.
34. Devin Williams
Pitcher
Career
- All-Star (2022), All-MLB Second Team (2020), NL Rookie of the Year (2020), NL Reliever of the Year (2020)
Devin Williams is a 28-year old pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has played in just six games this season, but he has been impressive nonetheless. Devin Williams was born on September 21st, 1994 and grew up in Florissant, Missouri.
As a pitcher, Devin Williams throws right-handed and bats left-handed. Devin Williams made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this year and so far he's looked very promising overall. Williams is a reliable reliever for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Williams has a strong record of 18-7 with an ERA of 2.03 and 250 strikeouts in 280 innings pitched. Williams was voted to the All-Star team in 2022 and 2020, both as a starter and reliever respectively. Williams also won NL Reliever of the Year in 2020 after leading all relievers with 69 saves that season.
Williams will be entering his ninth year with the Milwaukee Brewers at the end of this season, providing consistency on their bullpen while helping them win more games than they lose overall throughout his career so far.
35. Tyrone Taylor
Outfielder
Tyrone Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his professional debut with the Casper Ghosts, and then played for two seasons (2014-2015) with their AAA affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
In 2016, he hit .282/.360/.494 with 25 home runs and 95 RBIs in 129 games between AA Biloxi and Milwaukee.
In 2017, Taylor had a breakout season batting .290/.381/.521 with 34 homers and 116 RBIs in 158 games between AA Biloxi and Milwaukee; earning him a spot on both Baseball America's Midseason All-American Team as well as MiLB Pipeline's Organization All-Star team.
The 2018 campaign saw Taylor split time between AA Biloxi again and MLB club MILWAUKEE where he batted .257/~/-37 over 134 games before being traded to SD at the trade deadline; finishing out his contract thereafter appearing in just one game for them towards the end of September due to injury.
36. Rowdy Tellez
Infielder
Rowdy Tellez is a left-handed first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the team in the 3rd round of the 2013 MLB draft.
In 2015, Tellez had an excellent season with Dunedin Blue Jays hitting .283 with 25 home runs and 83 RBIs in 122 games played.
The following year, 2016, saw him play just 78 games due to injuries but still hit 16 homers and drive in 47 RBIs. In 2018 he put up great numbers once again batting .294 with 28 HR’s and 101 RBI’s despite playing only 106 games.
It's clear that Rowdy Tellez has all of the tools necessary to be a successful Major League Baseball player - his power, speed, and defense are all top-notch.
Look for him to continue producing at a high level over the next few years Rowdy Tellez is a talented young player who has made great strides in his MLB career.
Rowdy Tellez began his professional career with the Toronto Blue Jays and has been impressive ever since. He has had an incredible amount of success at the minor league level, so it's no surprise that he's continued to perform well in the big leagues.
His 79 home runs are already a record for a second baseman in just two seasons, and he looks like he'll be one of the top players in baseball for years to come. Rowdy Telles is truly one of a kind - both on and off the field - and we're excited to see what he can do next.
37. Jake Cousins
Jake Cousins is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Jake Cousins has had some success in his career, including a 16-9 record and 2.68 ERA as a rookie in 2018 with the Brewers.
Jake Cousins throws right handed, which may help him against left handed hitters on opposing teams' rosters. Jake Cousins's parents are both from India, so he has some cultural background that he brings to his game each time he takes to the mound.
Jake cousins is an all around good guy off of the field too – he frequently gives back to charities through fundraisers or by simply being involved in community service projects himself. Jake Cousin's future looks bright – expect big things from this talented pitcher moving forward.
Cousins was drafted in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. Cousins made his debut with the Brewers on June 21st, 2021. In just his first season with Milwaukee, Cousins has compiled a 3-1 record and an ERA of 2.70.
With 65 strikeouts in 61 innings pitched, Cousins is proving to be one of the most reliable pitchers for Milwaukee this year. Jake Cousins is definitely someone to watch for in upcoming seasons - he's got great potential.
38. Garrett Mitchell
Center fielder
Mitchell is a left-handed outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. Mitchell was drafted by the Brewers in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft. As a freshman at UCLA, Mitchell set school records with 41 home runs and 117 RBIs.
In his junior year, he led UCLA to their first conference championship since 1992 as well as an appearance in the College World Series where they lost to Vanderbilt 3-1 in a best-of-three series.
He was named MVP of that CWS after batting .727 with two home runs and seven RBIs over six games played.. The 24 year old has already made an impact in his rookie season, hitting .269/.328/.458 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs through 131 plate appearances (271 total).
Garrett Mitchell made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2022. He had a batting average of .311 and hit two home runs during his rookie season.
Garrett Mitchell is from San Diego, California and has played for the Brewers since 2020. Injuries have limited him to just 61 games over the past three seasons, but he remains a key part of Milwaukee's offense nonetheless.
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39. Aaron Ashby
Aaron Ashby is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 24, 1998 and attended Lee's Summit North High School. Ashby signed with the Brewers as an amateur free agent in 2017 and made his debut that year with Class A Brevard County.
In 2018, he went 5-7 with a 3.81 ERA (30 ER/92 IP) across 14 starts for Class AA Biloxi before being promoted to Milwaukee late in the season.
In 2019, he has been 7-9 with a 4.26 ERA (49 ER/122 IP) across 22 starts for Milwaukee Aaron Ashby made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021.
He has played for the Brewers since their inception that year and has amassed a record of 5-12 in games. Aaron's ERA is high at 4.47, but he does have 165 strikeouts over 126 innings pitched during that time frame.
His teams have had mixed success - including making it to the playoffs twice but losing both series - though Aaron himself has been fairly consistent throughout his career thus.
40. Jeromy Burnitz
Career
- All-Star (1999), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Burnitz was a highly successful right fielder in the MLB for over a decade. He made his debut with the Mets in 1993 and spent 2005-2006 with the Pirates.
Burnitz is best known for his power hitting, as he averaged 25 home runs per season throughout his career. Burnitz has since retired from baseball and now pursues other interests, including acting and doing commentary work on sports broadcasts.
Jeromy Burnitz is a former first baseman and designated hitter who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies. He was born on October 6th in 1972 in Norfolk, Virginia.
During his playing career he amassed numbers such as 315 home runs and 981 RBIs which makes him one of the most successful hitters in MLB history.
In 2003 Jeromy Burnitz was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after being voted by fans into this prestigious organisation posthumously. After his retirement from professional baseball he became an analyst for Fox Sports Midwest covering both MLB games and college basketball matches.
41. Victor Caratini
Catcher
Victor Caratini was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent in December of 2017. He made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs on September 1, 2018 and recorded his first career hit two days later against the Los Angeles Angels.
After making just one appearance for the Cubs in 2019, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers ahead of the season's second half. In 128 games played between both teams, Caratini has batted .230 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs.
The catcher is known for being an excellent defensive player who has received several accolades throughout his career including All-Star selections in both 2017 and 2018 while playing for Chicago and Milwaukee respectively.
Victor Caratini was born on August 17th 1993 in Coamo, Puerto Rico which makes him 25 years old at present time.
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42. Hoby Milner
Milner was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the third round of the 2010 MLB draft. Milner made his debut with the Brewers in 2012 and has since pitched for them sporadically, including a stint with their AA affiliate Colorado Springs Sky Sox in 2016.
In 2017, Milner signed with Philadelphia Phillies as a free agent and spent 2018 there too before being traded to Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline. Milner is now pitching for Toronto's Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. Hoby Milner made his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies on June 24, 2017.
Hoby Milner has played for the Tampa Bay Rays (2018-2019) and Los Angeles Angels (2020). In 2021, Hoby Milner was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers where he currently plays.
Hoby Milner is a right-handed pitcher who throws in the mid-90s mph. HobyMilner's strikeouts are among the best in baseball, while his ERA is slightly higher than average due to a high number of home runs allowed by opposing teams.
43. Richie Sexson
Career
- 2× All-Star (2002, 2003), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Richie Sexson played for the Cleveland Indians from 1997-2008. In 2008, he was traded to the Yankees and had his best season statistically with a .285 batting average and 40 home runs.
After playing in only 88 games in 2009 due to injury, Sexson retired at the end of that year. He has two children named Ryder and Rylee who both play baseball as well.
His son Ryder is currently playing college baseball for Oregon State University while his daughter Rylee plays softball for Seattle's Reign Softball Club where she currently holds the record for most home runs in a season (30).
Richie enjoys spending time with family and friends outside of baseball including hunting, fishing, golfing, snowboarding and watching sports teams compete live or on TV when possible Richie Sexson was a two-time All-Star and one of the most consistent hitters in baseball during his time with the Brewers, Diamondbacks, Yankees and Mariners.
He had some success at both the plate and on the bases but is perhaps best known for his dramatic home run against Dan Haren in 2008 that helped propel Seattle to their first postseason berth since 2001.
After spending four seasons with Arizona, he signed with New York as a free agent prior to the 2010 season where he played sparingly before being traded to Milwaukee midway through that season.
In January 2013, Richie Sexson was arrested following an incident at Chicago's O'Hare airport involving assault charges; however, those charges were later dropped after prosecutors determined insufficient evidence existed to pursue them further.
44. Justin Topa
Pitcher
Justin Topa is a 31-year old pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He attended Binghamton University, where he was named to the All-American team as a junior and senior.
In 2013, Justin signed with the Oakland Athletics as an undrafted free agent and made his Major League debut that season. He spent two seasons with Oakland before moving to Seattle in 2016.
During his MLB career, Justin has recorded 187 strikeouts in 222 innings pitched split between three teams (Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Milwaukee Brewers).
In 2018, he was named to the American League All Star Team after recording a 19-8 record with 263 strikeouts in 275 innings pitched." Topa made his MLB debut for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2020.
He has a win-loss record of 0-1 and an ERA of 8.35, as well as 17 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched. Justin Topa is originally from Sweden and he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2017 MLB Draft but did not sign with them. Instead, he signed with the Milwaukee Brewers and made his debut that same year.
45. Eric Lauer
Pitcher
Eric Lauer is a 27-year-old pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Oakland Athletics, but did not sign with them and instead chose to attend college at Miami University.
Lauer made his professional debut in 2016 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, pitching to a 3-1 record and 2 saves while striking out 58 batters over 56 innings pitched.
In 2017, he spent time with both Double-A Biloxi Shuckers and Triple-A Nashville Sounds before being called up to Milwaukee where he has been ever since (save for one stint on the disabled list).
Through 21 games this season, Lauer has an ERA of 3.30 while recording 7 strikeouts and only 1 walk over 8 innings pitched – good enough for 5th place among all qualified starters in NL central division play thus far.
Eric's father (also named Eric) played quarterback at Denison University from 1985–1988 before embarking on a successful career as an executive within Major League Baseball including most recently serving as President/General Manager for Kansas City Royals from 2012 until his retirement in January 2019.
46. Peter Strzelecki
Peter Strzelecki is a 28-year old pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the team in the second round of the 2014 MLB draft. Strzelecki made his major league debut on July 29, 2017 against the Chicago Cubs and pitched 5 innings, giving up one run on four hits with two strikeouts.
In 111 minor league appearances between 2015 and 2017, he has a record of 38 wins and 58 losses with a 3.83 ERA and 776 strikeouts in 477 innings pitched.
His father, Rickie, played professional baseball as an outfielder for 14 seasons (1988-2002) mostly in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League where he won three MVP awards while playing for several teams including.
Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Yomiuri Giants before retiring following the 2002 season at age 36 due to an injury sustained during spring training while playing winter ball in Puerto Rico with Ángel Valera's Gigantes de Carolina del Sur.
Peter attended college at NC State but never played professionally thereafter redshirting his freshman year to allow time to mature physically; instead, he spent another year working out and refining his skills so that when eligible he would be ready for full-time competition rather than sitting out another year due to NCAA rules.
After being drafted by Milwaukee, Strzelecki signed a $1 million dollar contract which will keep him under club control through 2020 if not exercised or released prior.
In 41 starts between High A Brevard County (2017), AA Biloxi Shuckers (2016) ,and AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox (2015),he posted a 20-15 record with 202 strikeouts over 232 2/3 innings pitched.
47. Ethan Small
Ethan Small is a 25-year old pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by them in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Ethan small has had an up and down career to this point, but he has shown flashes of brilliance that have made him one of the top pitching prospects in baseball.
Small is known for his velocity on both his fastball and slider, which gives him a lot of potential as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball someday.
His biggest weakness right now may be his control, which needs improvement if he wants to make it to the next level and become a superstar pitcher like some people believe he could be capable of doing so soon.
But despite any flaws that may exist, Ethan smal lis oneofthe most exciting young pitchers in all of baseball and should not be missed when watching games over the next few years.
48. Trevor Kelley
Trevor Kelley was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 4th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. In 2016, he made his MLB debut with the team and recorded a 7-6 record with a 3.72 ERA in 24 games (21 starts).
He missed most of 2017 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery but is back with the Brewers this season and has been impressive so far, posting an 8-4 record with a 2.93 ERA in 19 starts thusfar. Kelley is a young, talented pitcher who has the potential to be one of the best in baseball.
Kelley struggled in his first season with the Red Sox, but showed promise and should continue to improve moving forward. Kelley's strikeout rate was high last season and he should build on that success this year.
His earned run average might take a hit as he progresses, but Kelley has the ability to be one of the top pitchers in baseball soon enough.
The Boston Red Sox will rely heavily on Kelley this season; expect him to have a lot of success if he continues his current trajectory.
49. Greg Vaughn
Career
- 4× All-Star (1993, 1996, 1998, 2001), Silver Slugger Award (1998), Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
Greg Vaughn played 11 seasons in the majors, including a stint with the Colorado Rockies. He was once considered one of the best left fielders in baseball.
Greg Vaughn has two children and is currently an analyst for MLB Network Radio. In 2006, Greg Vaughan won a World Series ring as part of the San Francisco Giants' bullpen corps.
A right-handed hitter and first baseman, Vaughn spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers. He hit for a batting average of .242 over his 18 seasons in the majors and recorded 355 home runs.
His 1,072 RBIs are second on the Brewers all-time list behind Robin Yount's 2,245 tallies. In 1999 he was traded to Cincinnati Reds where he played until 2002 when he was traded to Tampa Bay Devil Rays where he finished his career in 2003.
50. Matt Bush
Pitcher
Matt Bush was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 2nd round of the 2006 MLB Draft. He made his major league debut with the Rangers on June 6, 2009 and appeared in 24 games that season.
In 2010, he pitched for both Triple-A Round Rock and the Rangers, splitting time between starting and relieving roles. The Brewers acquired him from Texas in a trade on July 31, 2011 and he spent three seasons with Milwaukee before being traded to San Diego on December 10, 2013 for cash considerations.
Bush finished second in National League Rookie of Year voting behind Philadelphia's Roy Halladay in 2008 despite appearing only 11 times during the regular season due to injury (he threw 7 innings once).
After going 5–11 with a 4 ER/13 BB ratio over 20 appearances as a Brewer beginning in 2014 (his final year with Milwaukee), Bush was designated for assignment on August 1st.
But cleared waivers two days later and elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Nashville; he subsequently signed with independent Lancaster County Blue Crabs of Atlantic League Baseball where he is currently pitching.
Matt has had some difficulty staying healthy throughout his career – including missing significant time due to Tommy John surgery – but when he’s been at his best, he’s shown significant upside as a potential No1 pitcher or capable middle reliever.
His fastball routinely reaches 95 mph thanks to its tight spin axis which makes it difficult for hitters to pick up , while also possessing good secondary offerings including an improving slider that can be used against lefties (.269/.338/.471 vs LHB) or righties (.248/.329/.449).
51. Jason Alexander
Pitcher
Jason Alexander is a 29-year-old pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was born in Windsor, California and attended college at Oregon State University. After playing baseball for two years at Oregon State, Jason signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as an amateur free agent in 2014.
In 2016 he made his major league debut and finished the season with a 3.23 ERA in 26 appearances (24 starts).
Jason has been one of the most consistent pitchers on the team over his first three seasons, having never had an ERA above 2.90 or given up more than six earned runs in any game played dating back to 2015 (162 outings).
Jason is married to Emily Alexander and they have a daughter named Harper who was born in March of 2018 Jason Alexander is best known for his role as George Costanza on the hit sitcom "Seinfeld," but he has also appeared in many other popular TV shows and films.
Jason Alexander was born in New York City, and grew up there before moving to Los Angeles for a career in acting.
After starring in several successful TV series, including "The King of Queens" and "Melrose Place," Jason Alexander landed his big break when he was cast as George Costanza on Seinfeld.
Although the show ended after nine seasons, Jason continued to act throughout the 1990s and 2000s, appearing in movies such as The 'Burbs, Big Daddy, My Cousin Vinny, Armageddon and Death Becomes Her among others.
In recent years Jason has focused mainly on performing stand-up comedy, although he has also made appearances in television shows such as Law & Order: SVU and NCIS: LA since Seinfeld ended its run over 20 years ago.
Final Words
. . . Milwaukee Brewers have had some of the best players in baseball over the years. Some of their most notable players include Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, and Prince Fielder.
