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2023 Milwaukee Brewers Season
The 2023 Milwaukee Brewers season was the 54th season for the Brewers in Milwaukee, their 26th in the National League, and their 55th overall. On August 24, 2022, MLB announced the 2023 season schedule. On September 22, 2023, the Brewers clinched a playoff spot for the fifth time in six seasons following a 16–1 win over the Miami Marlins. Despite losing on September 26 to the Cardinals, the Brewers clinched the National League Central due to the Chicago Cubs losing 7–6 to the Atlanta Braves. They lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLWCS, their fourth consecutive playoff appearance without a series win. Spring training The Brewers finished spring training with a record of 12–15 (2 ties). Season standings National League Central National League Wild Card Record vs. opponents Record vs. National League Record vs. American League Roster Player statistics Batting ''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National League Central
The National League Central is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. This division was created in 1994, by moving two teams from the National League West (the Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros) and three teams from the National League East (the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the St. Louis Cardinals). When the division was created in 1994, the Pirates were originally supposed to stay in the East while the Atlanta Braves were to be moved to the Central from the West. However, the Braves, wanting to form a natural rivalry with the expansion Florida Marlins, requested to remain in the East. Despite the Marlins offering to go to the Central, the Pirates instead gave up their spot in the East to the Braves. Since then, the Pirates have tried several times unsuccessfully to be placed back in the East. In 1998, the NL Central became the largest division in Major League Baseball when the Milwaukee Brewers were moved in from the American League Central. In 2013, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 National League Wild Card Series
The 2023 National League Wild Card Series were the two best-of-three playoff series in Major League Baseball (MLB) to determine the participating teams of the 2023 National League Division Series (NLDS). Both Wild Card Series began on October 3, with Game 2s scheduled for October 4. ESPN broadcast both Wild Card Series in the United States together with ESPN Radio. These matchups are: *(3) Milwaukee Brewers ( NL Central champions) vs. (6) Arizona Diamondbacks (third wild card): Diamondbacks win series 2–0. *(4) Philadelphia Phillies (first wild card) vs. (5) Miami Marlins (second wild card): Phillies win series 2–0. Background Under the current playoff structure, there are two Wild Card Series in both the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The lowest-seeded division winner and three wild card teams in each league play in a best-of-three series after the end of the regular season. The winners of each league's wild card rounds advance to face the two best div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caleb Boushley
Caleb J. Boushley (born October 1, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers. Career Amateur career Boushley attended Hortonville High School in Hortonville, Wisconsin. He enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he played college baseball for the Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles. San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres selected Boushley in the 33rd round, with the 978th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. He began his professional baseball career in 2017 playing for the rookie-level Arizona League Padres and High–A Lake Elsinore Storm. He spent some time at Lake Elsinore in 2018 but played the majority of the season with the Single–A Fort Wayne TinCaps. He also made one relief appearance for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas. Boushley spent the entire 2019 season with Lake Elsinore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clayton Andrews (baseball, Born 1997)
Clayton Davis Andrews (born January 4, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Amateur career Andrews attended Maria Carrillo High School. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 40th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft out of Cabrillo College. He did not sign and played college baseball at California State University, Long Beach, where he was a two-way player. Professional career The Milwaukee Brewers selected Andrews in the 17th round of the 2018 MLB draft, and he signed. Andrews spent his first professional season with the Helena Brewers and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. In 2019, Andrews played with the Carolina Mudcats and Biloxi Shuckers, going 5–2 with 11 saves and a 3.19 ERA, and 77 strikeouts in 59.1 innings. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League. And also, on October 10, 2019, he was selected for the United States national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier 12 The 2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Vuckovich
Peter Dennis Vuckovich ''(VOO-koh-vich)'' (born October 27, 1952) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 to 1986. He came across as an intimidating presence on the mound with his 6'4" (1.93 m) 215 lb (100 kg) frame and horseshoe moustache. Vuckovich was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1974. Despite a notable 12-year career as a professional baseball player, he is known mainly for his role as fictional Yankees slugger Clu Haywood, the chief nemesis of Charlie Sheen's character Ricky Vaughn, in the popular 1989 film '' Major League''. Vuckovich graduated from Conemaugh Valley High School then went on to Clarion University to play baseball. Nearly 30 years to the day after the Chicago White Sox drafted Vuckovich they drafted his son, Peter Vuckovich, Jr., who also attended both Conemaugh Valley High School and Clarion University, in the 48th round of the 2004 amateur draft. Vuckovich, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Gantner
James Elmer Gantner (born January 5, 1953) is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers (1976–92). Background Gantner grew up in Eden, Wisconsin, and attended Campbellsport High School in nearby Campbellsport. He played his college baseball at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where he was enshrined into thTitans' in 1984. Baseball career Gantner was a 12th-round draft pick in the 1974 amateur draft. Gantner spent two years in the minor leagues before being called up to the majors. He was best known for his consistent play, which culminated in a respectable .274 career batting average after 17 seasons. Gantner, or "Gumby" as he was affectionately known because of th ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Brouhard
Mark Steven Brouhard (born May 22, 1956) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six seasons, from 1980 until 1985, for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 1986 and 1987, he played in the Nippon Professional Baseball for the Yakult Swallows. Brouhard retired from baseball and owns a painting business in Camarillo, California Camarillo ( ) is a city in Ventura County in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 70,741, an increase of 5,540 from the 65,201 counted in the 2010 Census. Camarillo is named for brothers Juan an .... External links 1956 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada American expatriate baseball players in Japan Baseball players from California Edmonton Trappers players El Paso Diablos players Idaho Falls Angels players LAPC Brahma Bulls baseball players Major League Baseball outfielders Midland Angels players Milwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Yount
Robin R. Yount (; born September 16, 1955), nicknamed "the Kid", and "Rockin' Robin", is an American former professional baseball player. He spent his entire 20-year career in Major League Baseball as a shortstop and center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers (1974–93). Yount was drafted in 1973 and advanced to the major leagues one year later at the age of 18. He won two American League Most Valuable Player awards. In 1982, he led the Brewers to a World Series appearance. Yount was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 in his first year of eligibility. Since his retirement as a player, he has held several roles as a baseball coach. Early life Yount was born September 16, 1955 in Danville, Illinois. He lived briefly in Covington, Indiana, then his family moved to southern California when he was an infant; his father got a job testing rocket engines with Rocketdyne. Robin attended William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills. Playing career Early years Yount was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Hisle
Larry Eugene Hisle (; born May 5, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player and hitting coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies (1968–71), Minnesota Twins (1973–77), and Milwaukee Brewers (1978–82). A two-time All-Star, he was the American League (AL) RBI champion. As a coach, Hisle was a member of two World Series-winning teams for the Toronto Blue Jays. Playing career Hisle was drafted by the Phillies in the second round of the 1965 MLB draft as the 38th overall pick. He signed in August and made his professional debut with the Class A Huron Phillies in 1966. Hisle made his MLB debut on April 10, 1968 and played in seven games before being sent back down to the minors. Hisle played his first full season in 1969, when he batted .266 with 20 home runs and finished fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting. His average plummeted to .204 over the next two seasons and he was subsequently traded to the Los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorman Thomas
James Gorman Thomas III (born December 12, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) as a center fielder and right-handed hitter. Thomas played in the American League (AL) with the Milwaukee Brewers (1973–76, 1978–83, 1986), Cleveland Indians (1983) and Seattle Mariners (1984–86). With the Brewers, Thomas was one of the franchise's most popular players. He was a leading home run hitter in the late 1970s and early 1980s, though he hit for a low batting average and frequently struck out. Thomas had good fielding skills and his throwing arm was strong until shoulder surgery in 1984, after which he became a designated hitter until his retirement in 1986. Early life Thomas was born in Charleston, South Carolina. His father, Gorman Sr, was a postal worker and a former minor league pitcher. Thomas was raised in nearby James Island. His family moved to Columbia, South Carolina where he attended Cardinal Newman High School thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Oglivie
Benjamin Ambrosio Oglivie Palmer (born February 11, 1949) is a Panamanian former professional baseball left fielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox (1971–1973), Detroit Tigers (1974–1977), and Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1986). He also played two seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Kintetsu Buffaloes (1987–1988). Oglivie batted and threw left-handed. Oglivie made his MLB debut on September 4, 1971, for the Red Sox and played his final big league game on October 5, 1986, for the Brewers. He hit for power fairly well, breaking the 40-home run mark in 1980 with 41, which was good for a tie (with Reggie Jackson) for the American League (AL) lead. Oglivie hit three home runs in a game three times. In the process, he became the first non-U.S. born player to lead the AL in home runs. He also finished second in the AL with 118 RBIs and 333 total bases. Oglivie batted .241 with eight homers and 30 runs batted in (RBI) and led the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecil Cooper
Cecil Celester Cooper (born December 20, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, manager and sports agent. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1971 to 1987 for the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers. Cooper was a member of the Red Sox team that won the 1975 American League pennant but, rose to prominence as a member of the Brewers where he became a five-time American League All-Star player and a two-time American League RBI champion. During his playing career, the left-handed hitting Cooper accumulated a .298 batting average and won three Silver Slugger Awards as well as two Gold Glove Awards. He reached the World Series in 1975 with the Red Sox and 1982 with the Brewers however, neither team was victorious. In 1983, Cooper was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. After his athletic career, he became a sports agent before returning to work for the Brewers as a coach and minor league manager. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
