Top 50 Milwaukee Brewers
The city of Milwaukee had a baseball team from 1953 to 1965 when the Braves played there. Wisconsin did not have to wait a long time to receive another team as the expansion Seattle Pilots moved there after one year of existence in 1970.Now named the Milwaukee Brewers, the “Blue Brew Crew” did not have a lot of success in the 1970s but would go to the World Series in 1982 with Hall of Famers Paul Molitor and Robin Yount, though they would go down to defeat in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals.
They haven’t been to the World Series since.
Since that time, the Brewers have moved leagues from the American to the National but have yet to win the Pennant in their new league.
This list is up to the end of the 2025 Season.
Note: Baseball lists are based on an amalgamation of tenure, traditional statistics, advanced statistics, playoff statistics, and post-season accolades.
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…
John Briggs arrived in Milwaukee in 1971 as a left-handed outfielder who had spent the first seven years of his career as a part-time player in Philadelphia. His trade to the Brew Crew finally gave him the full-time opportunity he had been looking for, and he responded immediately with a burst of high-level production. Over four and a half seasons in Milwaukee, he became a key figure on offense during the franchise's early years in the American League, offering a unique mix of power and on-base skills that helped establish him as one of the team's first star players. After…
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A towering 6-foot-8 presence, Richie Sexson was acquired from Cleveland in a blockbuster trade in 2000 that sent Bob Wickman and Steve Woodard the other way. While he would later play for several other franchises, he had his greatest success in the 414. In 2001, Sexson’s first full season, he hit 45 home runs, had 125 RBI, and showcased dominance in the National League, finishing top ten in homers and RBI while earning MVP votes. On September 25, he and Jeromy Burnitz became MLB's first teammates to hit three home runs in a game. He reached 100 RBI for the…
Dave Nilsson came to Milwaukee in 1992 as a left-handed catcher from Brisbane, making history as the first Australian to play in a Major League All-Star Game. His journey to this achievement was quite unique, especially when he decided to leave a lucrative contract at his peak to represent his country in the Olympics. Following a standout debut in 1992, Nilsson peaked offensively in 1996. Despite enduring various injuries, he posted a career-best .331 batting average, along with 17 home runs and 84 RBI. That summer, he demonstrated complete control of the American League, finishing sixth in batting and becoming…
In what was considered a minor surprise, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Willy Adames to Milwaukee early in the 2021 Season and immediately shifted the culture of the Brewers' clubhouse. After arriving from Tampa Bay, Adames soared in production, batting .285 with 20 home runs in 99 games for the Brewers. He demonstrated expert shortstop skills and energized Milwaukee to an NL Central title. In 2022, he hit 31 home runs, the most by a Brewers shortstop in a season at that time. In his last year in Milwaukee, he produced a career-defining performance, hitting 32 home runs and driving…
A left-handed outfielder who had been a bench piece for the powerhouse Orioles, Dave May was traded to Milwaukee in May of 1971, and the move proved beneficial to both parties. May’s time as a Brewer was truly remarkable, marking a peak in his career during the expansion era. After establishing himself as a solid player between 1971 and 1972, 1973 became a standout year for him. That summer, he delivered an outstanding season, batting .303 and hitting a career-high 25 home runs. He led the American League in Total Bases (295) and Win Probability Added (WPA), and totaled 189…
Pete Vuckovich arrived in Milwaukee in late 1980 as a key part of a major trade in baseball history. During the Winter Meetings in Dallas, the Brewers completed a seven-player deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, acquiring Vuckovich along with Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers and Ted Simmons. Milwaukee sent Sixto Lezcano, Lary Sorensen, Dave LaPoint, and prospect David Green in the trade. Although mainly remembered for the hardware it brought, Vuckovich became the team's gritty anchor, bringing “The Mad Monk” to Milwaukee. In the 1981 strike-shortened season, Vuckovich led the American League with 14 wins and a .778 winning…
Jim Colborn arrived in Milwaukee in late 1971 via a trade that sent Brock Davis to the Brewers for Jose Cardenal. Initially a versatile pitcher in Chicago, he became the Brewers’ first true pitching star during the expansion era. After a strong transition year in 1972, Colborn truly shone in 1973. That season, he created a memorable campaign that became a key part of the franchise's history, becoming the first Brewers pitcher to win 20 games. He finished with a 20-12 record, a 3.18 ERA, and completed 22 games, second most in the league. His achievements earned him an All-Star…
Lary Sorensen debuted in Milwaukee in 1977 as an eighth-round draft pick from the University of Michigan, rapidly ascending through the system to become a foundational arm in the Brewers' rotation. After a strong rookie debut, Sorensen truly shone during the 1978 season. It was a remarkable year for him, finishing with an 18-12 record and a career-low 3.21 ERA. He ranked second in the American League for walks per nine innings with just 1.6, and came in fifth in complete games with 17. This season also brought him well-deserved recognition, as he was chosen for the All-Star team. During…
Darrell Porter is far more known for his work with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals, but he would get his start in Milwaukee, where he was a former fourth overall pick. After minor league apprenticeship, Porter peaked in 1973 with 16 homers, 67 RBI, and a .363 OBP, finishing third in Rookie of the Year. He gained wider recognition in 1974 with 104 hits and his first All-Star selection. In 1975, he hit a career-high 18 homers and drew 89 walks, second in the American League. Following the 1976 season, the Brewers reshaped their core with…
Jose Valentin arrived in Milwaukee in 1992 as a centerpiece of one of the most significant trades in franchise history, joining the Brewers from the Padres alongside Ricky Bones and Matt Mieske in the blockbuster deal for Gary Sheffield. After an apprenticeship in the early 90s, Valentin reached a historic high in 1994, finishing ninth in AL Rookie of the Year voting after hitting 11 homers in a strike-shortened season. In 1996, he had a remarkable season, hitting 24 homers and driving in 95 runs. During the late 90s, even as the Brewers moved to the National League, he stayed…
Brice Turang, Milwaukee’s 2018 21st pick, was a California prep star projected as a future shortstop. Although he switched to second base for team depth, he remains a key part of the Brew Crew's resurgence. In 2024, Turang achieved peak individual fielding, cementing his reputation as the best defender in baseball. He dominated the middle infield, leading all MLB players with 22 Defensive Runs Saved. He became the first Brewers second baseman to win a Gold Glove and earned the NL Platinum Glove as the league's top fielder. Also a base-stealer, he reached 50 stolen bases, showing his speed is…