1973 Milwaukee Brewers season
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The Milwaukee Brewers
season involved the Brewers' finishing fifth in the American League East
with a record of 74 wins and 88 losses.
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 fifth 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 74 wins and 88 losses.
Offseason
- October 31, 1972: 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...
, Ken SandersKen SandersFor the football player of the same name see Ken Sanders .Kenneth George Sanders is a former professional baseball player...
, and Earl StephensonEarl StephensonChester Earl Stephenson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1967 amateur draft and played for the Cubs , Milwaukee Brewers , and Baltimore Orioles .Stephenson made his major league debut in relief on April 7, 1971...
were traded by the Brewers to the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Don MoneyDon MoneyDonald Wayne Money is a retired major league baseball player. He currently serves as the special instructor of player development for the Milwaukee Brewers....
, John VukovichJohn VukovichJohn Christopher Vukovich was an American third baseman and coach in Major League Baseball best known for his years of service with the Philadelphia Phillies. He played in parts of ten seasons from 1970 to 1981 for the Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Milwaukee Brewers...
, and Bill ChampionBill ChampionBuford Billy Champion , is a retired American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who played in 202 games in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
. - November 15, 1972: 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...
was released by the Brewers.
Notable transactions
- June 5, 1973: Robin YountRobin YountRobin R. Yount is an American former Major League Baseball shortstop and center fielder. He spent his entire 20-year baseball career with the Milwaukee Brewers . In 1999, Yount was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.-Early years:Yount was born in Danville, Illinois...
was drafted by the Brewers in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft1973 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1973 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :Four dominating players of the late 70s and 80s were selected in the June regular phase...
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Roster
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Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (Hitting) (Third Base) (Pitching, 4/6 - 6/30) (First Base) (Pitching, 7/1 - 9/30) |
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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 in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 158 | 604 | 185 | .306 | 24 | 107 | |
| 2B | 160 | 580 | 142 | .245 | 15 | 54 | |
| 3B | 145 | 556 | 158 | .284 | 11 | 61 | |
| SS | 136 | 465 | 99 | .213 | 0 | 32 | |
| LF | 142 | 488 | 120 | .246 | 18 | 57 | |
| RF | 124 | 438 | 98 | .224 | 15 | 58 | |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 290 | 78 | .269 | 0 | 30 | |
| 47 | 130 | 29 | .223 | 5 | 20 | |
| 55 | 128 | 16 | .125 | 2 | 9 | |
| 16 | 39 | 8 | .205 | 0 | 1 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 314.1 | 20 | 12 | 3.18 | 135 | |
| 31 | 183.2 | 9 | 9 | 3.97 | 57 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 163.1 | 5 | 8 | 3.70 | 67 | |
| 37 | 154.2 | 5 | 12 | 3.90 | 87 | |
| 30 | 76.1 | 9 | 7 | 3.30 | 49 | |
| 2 | 8.1 | 0 | 1 | 8.64 | 4 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 3.57 | 21 | |
| 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.58 | 12 | |
| 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.95 | 10 | |
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.95 | 5 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9.31 | 3 | |