List of Milwaukee Brewers team records

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Robin Yount is the Brewers' career leader in games played (2,856), runs (1,632), hits (3,142), doubles (583), triples (126), runs batted in (1,406), and walks (966). Robin Yount.jpg
Robin Yount is the Brewers' career leader in games played (2,856), runs (1,632), hits (3,142), doubles (583), triples (126), runs batted in (1,406), and walks (966).

The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in Seattle, Washington, as the Seattle Pilots in 1969, [1] the team became the Milwaukee Brewers after relocating to Milwaukee in 1970. [2] The franchise played in the American League until 1998 when it moved to the National League in conjunction with a major league realignment. [3] This list documents players and teams who hold records set in various statistical areas during single seasons or their team careers.

Contents

Table key

†Record was set when the team was known as the Seattle Pilots
*Tied record

Career records

Career batting

These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical batting categories during their career with the Brewers. [4]

Ryan Braun is the career leader in home runs (352). Ryan Braun (41976772944) (cropped).jpg
Ryan Braun is the career leader in home runs (352).
Prince Fielder is the career leader in on-base percentage (.390), slugging percentage (.540), and on-base plus slugging (.929). PrinceFielderWarmingUpAtlanta.jpg
Prince Fielder is the career leader in on-base percentage (.390), slugging percentage (.540), and on-base plus slugging (.929).
StatisticPlayerRecordBrewers careerRef.
Games played Robin Yount 2,8561974–1993 [5]
Plate appearances Robin Yount 12,2491974–1993 [5]
At bats Robin Yount 11,0081974–1993 [5]
Runs Robin Yount 1,6321974–1993 [5]
Hits Robin Yount 3,1421974–1993 [5]
Doubles Robin Yount 5831974–1993 [5]
Triples Robin Yount 1261974–1993 [5]
Home runs Ryan Braun 3522007–2020 [6]
Runs batted in Robin Yount 1,4061974–1993 [5]
Stolen bases Paul Molitor 4121978–1992 [7]
Walks Robin Yount 9661974–1993 [5]
Strikeouts Ryan Braun 1,3632007–2020 [6]
Batting average Jeff Cirillo .3071994–1999, 2005–2006 [8]
On-base percentage Prince Fielder .3902005–2011 [9]
Slugging percentage Prince Fielder .5402005–2011 [9]
On-base plus slugging Prince Fielder .9292005–2011 [9]
Total bases Robin Yount 4,7301974–1993 [5]
Hit by pitch Rickie Weeks 1252003, 2005–2014 [10]
Sacrifice hits Jim Gantner 1061976–1992 [11]
Sacrifice flies Robin Yount 1231974–1993 [5]
Intentional walks Prince Fielder 1152005–2011 [9]

Career pitching

These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical pitching categories during their career with the Brewers. [12]

Jim Slaton is the career leader in wins (117), starts (268), shutouts (19), and innings pitched ( .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px} 2,025+1/3). Jim Slaton Milwaukee.jpg
Jim Slaton is the career leader in wins (117), starts (268), shutouts (19), and innings pitched (2,025+1⁄3).
StatisticPlayerRecordBrewers careerRef.
Wins Jim Slaton 1171971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Losses Jim Slaton 1211971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Winning percentage Brent Suter .6552016–2022 [14]
Earned run average Brandon Woodruff 3.102017–2023 [15]
Games pitched Dan Plesac 3651986–1992 [16]
Games started Jim Slaton 2681971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Complete games Mike Caldwell 811977–1984 [17]
Shutouts Jim Slaton 191971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Saves Dan Plesac 1331986–1992 [16]
Innings pitched Jim Slaton 2,025+1⁄31971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Hits allowed Jim Slaton 2,0541971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Earned runs allowed Jim Slaton 8691971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Home runs allowed Jim Slaton 1921971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Walks Jim Slaton 7601971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Strikeouts Yovani Gallardo 1,2262007–2014 [18]
Batters faced Jim Slaton 8,6681971–1977, 1979–1983 [13]
Walks plus hits per inning pitched Brandon Woodruff 1.0452017–2023 [15]

Single-season records

Single-season batting

These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical batting categories during a single season. [19]

Jonathan Lucroy tied the single-season doubles record (53) in 2014. IMG 2360 Jonathan Lucroy.jpg
Jonathan Lucroy tied the single-season doubles record (53) in 2014.
Christian Yelich set the single-season records for slugging percentage (.671) and on-base plus slugging (1.100) in 2019. Yelichbrewers (cropped).jpg
Christian Yelich set the single-season records for slugging percentage (.671) and on-base plus slugging (1.100) in 2019.
StatisticPlayerRecordSeasonRef.
Games played* Prince Fielder 162*2009 [9]
Prince Fielder 2011 [9]
Carlos Lee 2005 [20]
Richie Sexson 2003 [21]
Gorman Thomas 1980 [22]
Robin Yount 1988 [5]
Plate appearances Rickie Weeks 7542010 [10]
At bats Paul Molitor 6661982 [7]
Runs Paul Molitor 1361982 [7]
Hits Cecil Cooper 2191980 [23]
Doubles* Jonathan Lucroy 53*2014 [24]
Lyle Overbay 2004 [25]
Triples Paul Molitor 161979 [7]
Home runs Prince Fielder 502007 [9]
Runs batted in Prince Fielder 1412009 [9]
Stolen bases Tommy Harper †731969 [26]
Walks Prince Fielder 1142010 [9]
Strikeouts Chris Carter 2062016 [27]
Batting average Paul Molitor .3531987 [7]
On-base percentage Paul Molitor .4381987 [7]
Slugging percentage Christian Yelich .6712019 [28]
On-base plus slugging Christian Yelich 1.1002019 [28]
Total bases Robin Yount 3671982 [5]
Hit by pitch* Fernando Viña 25*1998 [29]
Rickie Weeks 2010 [10]
Sacrifice hits Ron Theobald 191971 [30]
Sacrifice flies Dave Parker 141990 [31]
Intentional walks Prince Fielder 322011 [9]

Single-season pitching

These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical pitching categories during a single season. [32]

John Axford set the single-season saves record (46) in 2011. John Axford 2011 Pitching Miller Park.jpg
John Axford set the single-season saves record (46) in 2011.
Ben Sheets set the single-season records for strikeouts (264) and WHIP (0.983) in 2004. DSC03161 Ben Sheets.jpg
Ben Sheets set the single-season records for strikeouts (264) and WHIP (0.983) in 2004.
StatisticPlayerRecordSeasonRef.
Wins Mike Caldwell 221978 [17]
Losses Clyde Wright 201974 [33]
Winning percentage Moose Haas .8131983 [34]
Earned run average Mike Caldwell 2.361978 [35]
Games pitched* Alex Claudio 83*2019 [36]
Ken Sanders 1971 [37]
Games started* Jim Slaton 38*1973 [13]
Jim Slaton 1976 [13]
Complete games Mike Caldwell 231978 [17]
Shutouts Mike Caldwell 61978 [17]
Saves John Axford 462011 [38]
Innings pitched Jim Colborn 314+1⁄31973 [39]
Hits allowed Jim Colborn 2971973 [39]
Earned runs allowed Jaime Navarro 1271993 [40]
Home runs allowed Braden Looper 392009 [41]
Walks Pete Broberg 1061975 [42]
Strikeouts Ben Sheets 2642004 [43]
Batters faced Jim Colborn 1,2871973 [39]
Walks plus hits per inning pitched Corbin Burnes 0.9402021 [44]

Team season records

These team records exclude the 1981, 1994, 1995, and 2020 shortened seasons.

Season general

These are records of Brewers teams with the best and worst performances in distinct statistical categories during a single season. [45]

StatisticHighSeason(s)LowSeason(s)
Wins96*2011, 2018562002
Losses1062002661979, 2011
Winning percentage .5932011.3462002

Season batting

These are records of Brewers teams with the best and worst performances in distinct statistical batting categories during a single season. [46]

StatisticHighSeason(s)LowSeason(s)
Plate appearances 6,43419965,7331972
At bats 5,73319825,1241972
Runs 89419964931972
Hits 1,59919821,1881971
Doubles 32720051601971
Triples 571983162023
Home runs 2502019821992
Runs batted in 84519964611972
Stolen bases 2561992521984
Caught stealing 1151992212021
Walks 65819994072013
Strikeouts 1,57120176651983
Batting average .2801979.2291971
On-base percentage .353*1996, 1999.3021972
Slugging percentage .4562007.3281972
On-base plus slugging .7941996.6291972

Season pitching

These are records of Brewers teams with the best and worst performances in distinct statistical pitching categories during a single season. [47]

StatisticHighSeason(s)LowSeason(s)
Earned run average 5.1419963.381971
Complete games 6219780*2012, 2016, 2018,
2019, 2022, 2024
Shutouts 2319712*1970, 1998
Saves 542017231979
Innings pitched 1,467+1⁄319821,391+2⁄31972
Hits allowed 1,61819991,1562021
Runs allowed89919965951972
Earned runs 82619965321971
Home runs allowed 2252019991976
Walks 72820003811979
Strikeouts 1,61820215751980
Walks plus hits per inning pitched 1.55119951.1792021

Season fielding

These are records of Brewers teams with the best and worst performances in distinct statistical fielding categories during a single season. [46]

StatisticHighSeason(s)LowSeason(s)
Fielding percentage .9872023.9711975
Errors 1801975772023
Double plays 19219981132024

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