1972 Milwaukee Brewers season
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The Milwaukee Brewers
season involved the Brewers' finishing sixth in the American League East
with a record of 65 wins and 91 losses. Because of the move of the Washington Senators
to Texas, the Brewers shifted from the AL West
to the AL East.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
season involved the Brewers' finishing sixth in the American League East
American League East
The American League Eastern Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions . This division was created before the start of the 1969 season along with the Western Division...
with a record of 65 wins and 91 losses. Because of the move of the Washington Senators
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
to Texas, the Brewers shifted from the AL West
American League West
The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball's American League. The division currently has four teams, but it has had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the west coast and in Texas, historically the...
to the AL East.
Offseason
- October 10, 1971: Marty PattinMarty PattinMartin William "Marty" Pattin is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , and the Kansas City Royals...
, Lew Krausse, Tommy HarperTommy HarperTommy Harper is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played with the Cincinnati Reds , Cleveland Indians , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , California Angels , Oakland Athletics , and the Baltimore Orioles .-High School...
, and Pat Skrable (minors) were traded by the Brewers to the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
for Jim LonborgJim LonborgJames Reynold Lonborg is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played with the Boston Red Sox , Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies...
, Ken BrettKen BrettKenneth Alven Brett was a Major League Baseball pitcher and the second of four Brett brothers who played professional baseball, the most notable being the youngest, George Brett.Ken played for 10 teams in his 14-year MLB career.Born in Brooklyn, Ken Brett grew up in southern California and was an...
, Billy ConigliaroBilly ConigliaroWilliam Michael Conigliaro is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played in the American League for the Boston Red Sox , Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics...
, Joe LahoudJoe LahoudJoseph Michael Lahoud is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of eleven seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter, for the Boston Red Sox , Milwaukee Brewers , California Angels , Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals...
, Don PavletichDon PavletichDonald Stephen Pavletich is a retired American professional baseball player, a catcher and first baseman for the Cincinnati Redlegs/Reds , Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox .In 12 seasons he played in 536 Games, had 1,373 At Bats, 163 Runs, 349 Hits, 73 Doubles, 8 Triples, 46 Home Runs, 193...
, and George Scott. - October 22, 1971: Tom MatchickTom MatchickJohn Thomas Matchick is a former professional baseball player. He was a utility infielder over parts of 6 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles. Matchick was a member of the 1968 World Series champion Tigers...
and Bruce LookBruce LookBruce Michael Look was a Major League Baseball player, who played catcher for the Minnesota Twins in 1968.He was the younger brother of Dean Look who played for the Chicago White Sox in 1961.- External links :...
were traded by the Brewers to the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
for Mike FerraroMike FerraroMichael Dennis Ferraro is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for the New York Yankees , Seattle Pilots , and the Milwaukee Brewers...
and Mike Herson (minors). - November 26, 1971: Eduardo RodríguezEduardo Rodríguez (baseball)Eduardo Rodríguez Reyes [Volanta] was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball from through for the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals , mostly as a relief pitcher. Listed at 6' 0", 185 lb., Rodríguez batted and threw right-handed...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Brewers. - January 26, 1972: Andy KoscoAndy KoscoAndy Kosco is a former Major League Baseball player who was affiliated at various times with the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Cincinnati Reds....
was traded by the Brewers to the California AngelsLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
for Tommie ReynoldsTommie ReynoldsTommie D. Reynolds is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was signed by the Kansas City Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1963, and played for them from 1963 to 1965...
. - March 31, 1972: Frank TepedinoFrank TepedinoFrank Ronald Tepedino is a former left-handed Major League Baseball player. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He played for the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves professional baseball teams in Major League Baseball during his career...
was purchased from the Brewers by the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
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Notable transactions
- May 26, 1972: Curt MottonCurt MottonCurtell Howard Motton was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. Mainly a reserve left fielder and pinch hitter, he was with the Baltimore Orioles when they won three consecutive American League pennants and a World Series from to...
was traded by the Brewers to the California AngelsLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
for Archie ReynoldsArchie ReynoldsArchie Edward Reynolds is a former professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in 36 games over five seasons in Major League Baseball without earning a win. He had eight losses....
. - June 6, 1972: Bob SheldonBob SheldonBob Mitchell Sheldon is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played parts of three seasons, , and , for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Sources:...
was drafted by the Brewers in the 22nd round of the 1972 Major League Baseball Draft1972 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1972 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Montreal Expos had perhaps their best draft in franchise history. The Expos grabbed outfielder Ellis Valentine in round two of the June regular phase and then...
. - July 10, 1972: Dick DavisDick DavisRichard Earl Davis is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1982, primarily as an outfielder. He also played five seasons in Japan with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1984 until 1988....
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Brewers. - July 28, 1972: Ron ClarkRon Clark (baseball)Ronald Bruce Clark is an American Major League Baseball third baseman, shortstop, and second baseman. He played for the Minnesota Twins , Seattle Pilots , Oakland Athletics , Milwaukee Brewers , and Philadelphia Phillies...
and Paul RatliffPaul RatliffPaul Hawthorne Ratliff was a Major League Baseball player, who played catcher for the Minnesota Twins during the 1963, 1970, and 1971 seasons and for the Milwaukee Brewers 1971-1972....
were traded by the Brewers to the California Angels for Joe AzcueJoe AzcueJosé Joaquín Azcue López is a former Cuban professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers. Nicknamed "The Immortal Azcue", he was known for his...
and Syd O'BrienSyd O'BrienSydney Lloyd O'Brien is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. He played more games at third base than any other position, but also played a significant number of games at shortstop, second base, and first base...
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Roster
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Pitchers |
Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager (4/15 - 5/27) (5/28 - 5/29) (5/30 - 10/4) Coaches (Hitting) (First Base) (bullpen) (Pitching, 9/1 - 10/4) (Pitching, 4/15 - 8/31) |
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted inPos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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C | 116 | 355 | 101 | .285 | 2 | 34 | |
1B | 152 | 578 | 154 | .266 | 20 | 88 | |
3B | 124 | 381 | 97 | .255 | 2 | 29 | |
RF | 111 | 316 | 75 | .237 | 12 | 34 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted inPlayer | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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52 | 191 | 44 | .230 | 7 | 16 | |
72 | 130 | 26 | .200 | 2 | 13 | |
22 | 54 | 10 | .185 | 2 | 5 | |
6 | 6 | 1 | .167 | 1 | 2 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = StrikeoutsPlayer | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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33 | 223 | 14 | 12 | 2.83 | 143 | |
33 | 214 | 13 | 13 | 3.91 | 111 | |
29 | 170 | 8 | 15 | 3.60 | 106 | |
26 | 133 | 7 | 12 | 4.53 | 74 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = StrikeoutsPlayer | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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39 | 147.2 | 7 | 7 | 3.11 | 92 | |
25 | 70.2 | 5 | 1 | 1.66 | 20 | |
5 | 18.2 | 0 | 1 | 7.23 | 13 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = StrikeoutsPlayer | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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47 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 3.03 | 24 | |
4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 1 |