Jeff Cirillo, an 11th-round pick in 1991, was a steady right-handed hitter and a fixture at third base. Though he played for several teams, his time in Wisconsin marked him as one of the most consistent contact hitters for the Brewers.
Debuting in 1994, Cirillo quickly rose to the top tier of American League hitters. From 1996 to 1998, he showed a thorough understanding of the strike zone, batting at least .321 twice and earning his first All-Star spot in 1997. He displayed a professional style centered on line drives and power between gaps, hitting 46 doubles in two consecutive seasons.
His best season with the Brewers was in 1999, a year that cemented his spot in the record books. He achieved a career-high 198 hits and a .326 batting average. He finished the year third in the league in hits. Cirillo was traded to Colorado after that year in a high-stakes gamble, but he returned to the Brewers in 2005 as a veteran presence. He showcased a resilient second act, batting .319 in 2006 and recording his 1,000th hit as a Brewer on the season's final day.