Over 20, Khris Davis hit over 49 home runs, but by the end of 2015, it was becoming clear he needed a change of scenery. He wrote an interesting piece in the Player’s Tribune about that issue a few years ago. For whatever reason, he just couldn’t throw. He got dubbed the name “Noodle Arm Davis” for how weak his throws into the infield were. His defense in the outfield however? Not so much. Offensively, there was little doubt about Davis’ power. 949 OPS with 10 doubles and 11 home runs in just 56 games. He was a 7th round draft pick in 2009 and wouldn’t make his major league debut until 2013. 18 Khris Davis (2013-2015) Honorable Mention: Jason Kendall (2008-2009)Ĭommonly known as “Khrush”, Khris Davis was fairly solid in his short time with the Milwaukee Brewers. No other Brewers player has donned the number 17 since Gantner’s retirement. He retired in 1992 and currently is still involved with baseball in Wisconsin. 1983 was his best offensive season as he would hit 11 home runs, bat.
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Gantner was a part of the 1982 World Series team where the Brewers unfortunately lost to the Cardinals in seven games, but Gantner would hit. He also is the leading Milwaukee Brewers second baseman in WAR at 22.5 for his career. Gantner never really delivered much power, but he was great defensively. He played all 17 of his major league career in Milwaukee, playing in 1,801 games, which is still 3rd-most in franchise history. Gantner then made his big league debut in 1976. Gantner grew up in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin and attended UW-Oshkosh before being drafted by the Brewers in 1974. 17 the longest, Jim Gantner was one of the few players who spent their entire baseball career in Milwaukee as a Brewer. He was a key piece in one of the most important trades in franchise history, going to the Cardinals in the trade package for Pete Vuckovich, Ted Simmons, and Rollie Fingers. Once Lezcano was done with the Brewers, he went to play for the Phillies, Pirates, Cardinals and the Padres. He wasn’t known as a power hitter, but he did hit a grand slam on Opening Day in two different years. Signed by the Brewers in 1970, Lezcano worked his way up the minor league system, making his major league debut in 1974 and then earning the starting right field job, which he kept through 1980.Ī gold glove winner, Lezcano overall batted a.
Many young fans don’t often recognize this name, as Lezcano wasn’t a huge breakout Brewers star. Right fielder Sixto Lezcano wore the number from 1974-1980, and him, along with Mike Felder (1985-1990), were the two players that sported the number the longest thus far in the franchise. 16 Sixto Lezcano (1974-1980) Honorable Mention: Domingo Santanaġ9 people in total have worn number 16 in the 50 years that the Milwaukee Brewers have been a franchise. Managers are not included in this list, as well. If they were to change their number during their time in Milwaukee, they would be considered for a different number. Our series going through the best Milwaukee Brewers player to wear each uniform number continues.įor purposes of the list, we’re only taking a look at the player’s contributions wearing the number for the Brewers organization. By Sarah Witherspoon 2 years ago Follow Tweet
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