
1974 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 76 wins and 86 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 76 wins and 86 losses.
Offseason
- October 22, 1973: Ellie RodríguezEllie RodríguezEliseo Rodríguez Delgado , is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played from 1968-1976 for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, and Los Angeles Dodgers....
, Ollie Brown, 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...
, Skip LockwoodSkip LockwoodClaude Edward Lockwood Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , California Angels , New York Mets and Boston Red Sox .-Third base:Lockwood attended Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, where...
, and Gary RyersonGary RyersonGary Ryerson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Ryerson was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1966 Major League Baseball Draft by the San Francisco Giants. In 1971, Ryerson was traded along with minor league player Wes Scott to the Milwaukee Brewers for John Morris...
were 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 Clyde WrightClyde WrightClyde Wright , nicknamed "Skeeter", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels , Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers . He also pitched three seasons in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants...
, Steve BarberSteve BarberStephen David Barber was an American Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched from 1960-1974 for seven different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the Baltimore Orioles...
, Ken BerryKen Berry (baseball)Allen Kent Berry is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent before the 1961 season. He played for the White Sox from 1962 until he was traded in 1970 to the California Angels. He also played for the Milwaukee Brewers and...
, Art KusnyerArt KusnyerArthur William Kusnyer is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 37th round of the 1966 amateur draft...
, and cash. - March 27, 1974: Steve Barber was released by the Brewers.
- March 30, 1974: Wilbur HowardWilbur HowardWilbur Leon Howard is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. During a 6-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Houston Astros ....
was traded by the Brewers to the Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
for Larry YountLarry YountLawrence King "Larry" Yount is a former major league baseball player. Yount is the only player in MLB history to be credited with pitching a game without actually facing a batter...
and Don Stratton (minors).
Notable transactions
- June 5, 1974: Jim GantnerJim GantnerJames Elmer Gantner was a Major League Baseball player who spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers .-Background:...
was drafted by the Brewers in the 12th round of the 1974 Major League Baseball Draft1974 Major League Baseball draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1974 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :With the number one pick of the June regular phase, San Diego tabbed infielder Bill Almon from Brown University, one of six shortstops selected in round one...
.
Opening Day starters
- P:Jim ColbornJim ColbornJames William Colborn is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-handed Colborn pitched for the Chicago Cubs , Milwaukee Brewers , Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners ....
- C:Darrell PorterDarrell PorterDarrell Ray Porter was a former American professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers. He was known for his excellent defensive skills and power hitting...
- 1B:George Scott
- 2B:Pedro GarcíaPedro García (baseball)Pedro Modesto García was a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers.In 1973, at age 23, García played his first big-league game for the Brewers...
- 3B: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....
- SS: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...
- LF:Johnny BriggsJohnny Briggs (baseball)John Edward Briggs is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies , Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins...
- RF:Dave MayDave MayDavid LaFrance May is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from to . May is one of two Delawareans to make the All-Star Game. He was first drafted by the San Francisco Giants, but appeared in his first Major League game with the Baltimore Orioles...
- CF:Ken BerryKen Berry (baseball)Allen Kent Berry is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent before the 1961 season. He played for the White Sox from 1962 until he was traded in 1970 to the California Angels. He also played for the Milwaukee Brewers and...
- DH:Bob ColuccioBob ColuccioRobert Pasquali Coluccio is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1973 and 1978, for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals, primarily as an outfielder.-External links:...
Roster
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Pitchers |
Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (Hitting) (Pitching) (Third Base) (First Base) (Pitching) |
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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 | 131 | 432 | 104 | .241 | 12 | 56 | |
1B | 158 | 604 | 170 | .281 | 17 | 82 | |
2B | 141 | 452 | 90 | .199 | 12 | 54 | |
3B | 159 | 629 | 178 | .283 | 15 | 65 | |
SS | 107 | 344 | 86 | .250 | 3 | 26 | |
LF | 154 | 554 | 140 | .253 | 17 | 73 | |
CF | 138 | 394 | 88 | .223 | 6 | 31 | |
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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98 | 267 | 64 | .240 | 1 | 24 | |
22 | 48 | 14 | .292 | 0 | 4 | |
10 | 17 | 2 | .118 | 0 | 0 | |
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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38 | 232 | 9 | 20 | 4.42 | 64 | |
33 | 224 | 10 | 13 | 4.06 | 83 | |
34 | 169.1 | 6 | 14 | 3.99 | 74 | |
31 | 161.2 | 11 | 4 | 3.62 | 60 | |
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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43 | 111.2 | 7 | 4 | 3.63 | 58 | |
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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70 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 1.90 | 47 | |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 10 | |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.57 | 4 | |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.29 | 2 | |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.57 | 2 |