1986 Milwaukee Brewers season
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The Milwaukee Brewers
' 1986 season
involved the Brewers' finishing 6th in the American League
East with a record of 77 wins and 84 losses.
would win 20 games in 1986 and would be the last 20 game winner in the 20th century for the Brewers.
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...
' 1986 season
1986 Major League Baseball season
-Awards and honors:*Most Valuable Player**Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox **Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies *Cy Young Award**Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox **Mike Scott, Houston Astros *Rookie of the Year...
involved the Brewers' finishing 6th in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
East with a record of 77 wins and 84 losses.
Offseason
- November 14, 1985: Rick WaitsRick WaitsMichael Richard Waits is a former professional baseball pitcher. Waits, who threw left-handed, played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers , Cleveland Indians , and Milwaukee Brewers...
was released by the Brewers. - November 25, 1985: Pete LaddPete LaddPeter Linwood Ladd is a former professional baseball pitcher. Ladd pitched in all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball between and . Mainly used as a relief pitcher, Ladd started just one game out of 205 total games pitched...
was released by the Brewers. - December 11, 1985: Ed RomeroEd RomeroEdgardo Ralph Romero Rivera is a former infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers...
was 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 Mark ClearMark ClearMark Alan Clear is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the California Angels , Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers . He batted and threw right-handed....
. - December 18, 1985: Dean Freeland (minors) and Eric Pilkington (minors) were traded by the Brewers to the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
for Rob DeerRob DeerRobert George Deer is a former American baseball player. He attended Canyon High School in Anaheim and Fresno City College, and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 4th round of the 1978 amateur draft....
. - December 22, 1985: Danny DarwinDanny DarwinDaniel Wayne "Danny" Darwin , known as the "Bonham Bullet" and "Dr. Death," is a former pitcher of Major League Baseball. He amassed 171 wins and 182 losses over his career for 8 different Major League teams with a 3.84 earned run average...
was signed as a free agent with the Brewers. - March 5, 1986: Ted SimmonsTed SimmonsTed Lyle Simmons is an American former professional baseball player and coach. A switch-hitter, Simmons was a catcher for most of his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals , the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves...
was traded by the Brewers to the Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Rick CeroneRick CeroneRichard Aldo Cerone from Seton Hall University is a former Major League Baseball player from 1975 to 1992 for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Montreal Expos...
, David Clay (minors), and Flavio Alfaro (minors). - March 26, 1986: Rob DeWolf (minors) was traded by the Brewers to the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
for Steve StanicekSteve StanicekStephen Blair Stanicek is a former Major League Baseball player. He played parts of two seasons in the majors, for the Milwaukee Brewers and for the Philadelphia Phillies. He played 13 games, twelve as a pinch hitter and one as a designated hitter.Steve is the brother of fellow former major...
. - March 30, 1986: Moose HaasMoose HaasBryan Edmund "Moose" Haas , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1976-1987. He appeared in the 1982 World Series as a member of the Brewers....
was traded by the Brewers to the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
for Charlie O'BrienCharlie O'BrienCharles Hugh O'Brien is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Oakland Athletics , Milwaukee Brewers , New York Mets , Atlanta Braves , Toronto Blue Jays , Chicago White Sox , Anaheim Angels and Montreal Expos .While growing up in Tulsa, O'Brien attended and graduated...
, Steve KieferSteve KieferSteven George Kiefer is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played in parts of six seasons in the major leagues from until . Most of his career-best totals were set in while playing for the Milwaukee Brewers....
, Mike Fulmer (minors), and Pete Kendrick (minors).
Regular season
Teddy HigueraTeddy Higuera
Teodoro Higuera Valenzuela is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for nine years for the Milwaukee Brewers of the American League.-Early career:...
would win 20 games in 1986 and would be the last 20 game winner in the 20th century for the Brewers.
Notable transactions
- April 1, 1986: Ray BurrisRay BurrisBertram Ray Burris was a pitcher with a 15 year career from 1973 to 1987. He played for the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Montreal Expos and St. Louis Cardinals all of the National League and the New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, and Milwaukee Brewers all of the American League...
was released by the Brewers. - August 15, 1986: Danny DarwinDanny DarwinDaniel Wayne "Danny" Darwin , known as the "Bonham Bullet" and "Dr. Death," is a former pitcher of Major League Baseball. He amassed 171 wins and 182 losses over his career for 8 different Major League teams with a 3.84 earned run average...
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 Don AugustDon AugustDonald Glenn August , moved to Mission Viejo, California and graduated from Capistrano Valley Highschool is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers from to . Through his paternal grandmother, he is a first cousin twice removed of Archbishop of...
and Mark KnudsonMark KnudsonMark Richard Knudson is a former right-handed professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1985 and 1993, primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers.- Astros :...
.
Draft Picks
- June 2, 1986: 1986 Major League Baseball Draft1986 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1986 Major League Baseball Draft was the 22nd MLB draft that took place in 1986. During this draft, five all-stars were drafted in five different teams.-First round selections:...
- Gary SheffieldGary SheffieldGary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
was drafted by the Brewers in the 1st round (6th pick). Player signed June 26, 1986. - Tim McIntoshTim McIntosh (baseball)Timothy Allen McIntosh is a former Major League Baseball player. He played parts of five seasons in the majors between and , mostly as a catcher and outfielder. He also played one season in Japan for the Nippon Ham Fighters in .-External links:...
was drafted by the Brewers in the 3rd round.
- Gary Sheffield
Roster
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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 |
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| C | Rick Cerone Rick Cerone Richard Aldo Cerone from Seton Hall University is a former Major League Baseball player from 1975 to 1992 for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Montreal Expos... |
68 | 216 | 56 | .259 | 4 | 18 |
| 1B | Cecil Cooper Cecil Cooper Cecil Celester Cooper , nicknamed "Coop," is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball and the former manager of the Houston Astros. From through , Cooper played for the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers... |
134 | 542 | 140 | .258 | 12 | 75 |
| 2B | Jim Gantner Jim Gantner James Elmer Gantner was a Major League Baseball player who spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers .-Background:... |
139 | 497 | 136 | .274 | 7 | 38 |
| 3B | Paul Molitor Paul Molitor Paul Leo Molitor , nicknamed "Molly" and "The Ignitor", is an American former Major League Baseball designated hitter and infielder. During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers , Toronto Blue Jays , and Minnesota Twins... |
105 | 437 | 123 | .281 | 9 | 55 |
| SS | Ernest Riles Ernest Riles Ernest Riles is a former shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1985 through 1993, Riles played for the Milwaukee Brewers , San Francisco Giants , Oakland Athletics , Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox... |
145 | 524 | 132 | .252 | 9 | 47 |
| CF | Robin Yount Robin Yount Robin 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... |
140 | 522 | 163 | .312 | 9 | 46 |
| RF | Rob Deer Rob Deer Robert George Deer is a former American baseball player. He attended Canyon High School in Anaheim and Fresno City College, and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 4th round of the 1978 amateur draft.... |
134 | 466 | 108 | .232 | 33 | 86 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman Thomas | 44 | 145 | 26 | .179 | 6 | 10 |
| Juan Castillo Juan Castillo (second baseman) Juan Castillo Brayas is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball from 1986 until 1989, all for the Milwaukee Brewers... |
26 | 54 | 9 | .167 | 0 | 5 |
| Steve Kiefer Steve Kiefer Steven George Kiefer is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played in parts of six seasons in the major leagues from until . Most of his career-best totals were set in while playing for the Milwaukee Brewers.... |
2 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| Teddy Higuera Teddy Higuera Teodoro Higuera Valenzuela is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for nine years for the Milwaukee Brewers of the American League.-Early career:... |
34 | 248.1 | 20 | 11 | 2.79 | 207 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| Danny Darwin Danny Darwin Daniel Wayne "Danny" Darwin , known as the "Bonham Bullet" and "Dr. Death," is a former pitcher of Major League Baseball. He amassed 171 wins and 182 losses over his career for 8 different Major League teams with a 3.84 earned run average... |
27 | 130.1 | 6 | 8 | 3.52 | 80 |
| Mark Knudson Mark Knudson Mark Richard Knudson is a former right-handed professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1985 and 1993, primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers.- Astros :... |
4 | 17.2 | 0 | 1 | 7.64 | 9 |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| Mark Clear Mark Clear Mark Alan Clear is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the California Angels , Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers . He batted and threw right-handed.... |
59 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 2.20 | 85 |