A 1988 first-round pick from the University of Iowa, Cal Eldred debuted for Milwaukee in 1991, and the big, durable right-hander quickly became the centerpiece of the Brewers' rotation in the early 1990s.
After a strong debut in late 1992 with an 11-2 record, Eldred demonstrated exceptional durability in 1993. He led the American League with 36 Games Started, 258 innings pitched, and 1,091 batters faced. That summer, he showed command of his repertoire, ending with 16 wins and a 4.01 ERA.
After 11 wins in the strike-shortened 1994 season, he reached frustration in 1995 when a major elbow injury led to Tommy John surgery. Yet, he made a remarkable comeback, achieving a new peak in 1997 with 13 wins and over 200 innings. After slumping, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox after the 1999 season.
Overall, with Milwaukee, Eldred posted a record of 64-65 with 686 Strikeouts.
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