Bill Wegman, a Cincinnati native, arrived in Milwaukee as a fifth-round pick in 1981. He became a true franchise ‘lifer,' known for his control and cerebral style rather than high velocity, wearing a Brewers uniform for 11 seasons.
After a brief 1985 stint, Wegman reached peak efficiency in the late 80s, pitching 200+ innings in 1987 and 1988. He demonstrated an excellent command of the strike zone, finishing in the top ten for BB/9 five times. While his win-loss record reflected team ups and downs, he was known for eating innings and preventing home runs, with a career-high 261.2 innings in 1992.
During the 1991 season, he authored a remarkable campaign, posting a 15-7 record with a 2.84 ERA, the third-best in the American League. He led the league in WHIP (1.117) and finished with seven complete games. His emotional peak was winning the Hutch Award, given to the player who best exemplifies "fighting spirit and competitive desire."
He retired after playing all 11 of his major league years for the Brewers, and Wegman compiled an 81-90 record, a 4.16 ERA, and 696 strikeouts.
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