1976 Milwaukee Brewers season
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The Milwaukee Brewers
season involved the Brewers' finishing sixth in the American League East
with 66 wins. It was the seventh consecutive losing season in Milwaukee and the eighth overall for the franchise since its inception.
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 66 wins. It was the seventh consecutive losing season in Milwaukee and the eighth overall for the franchise since its inception.
Offseason
- November 14, 1975: Ed RomeroEd RomeroEdgardo Ralph Romero Rivera is a former infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Brewers.
Regular season
(1976) Hank Aaron OF: 1954-65 1975–76 |
Hank Aaron's 755th
- July 20, 1976: Hank Aaron hit the 755th and final home run of his career off California Angels1976 California Angels seasonThe California Angels season involved the Angels finishing fourth in the American League West with a record of 76 wins and 86 losses.- Offseason :...
pitcher Dick DragoDick DragoRichard Anthony "Dick" Drago is a former American League relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Kansas City Royals , Boston Red Sox , California Angels , Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners...
.
Line score
July 20, County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | x | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| W: Augustine (3-7) L: Ross (6-12) SV: Frisella (4) | ||||||||||||
| Home runs: Melton (4), Scott (10), Aaron (10) Attendance: 10,134 Time: 2:37 | ||||||||||||
Hank Aaron’s final home runs
| Home run | Date | Pitcher | Inning | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 05/04/1976 | Nelson Briles Nelson Briles Nelson Kelley "Nellie" Briles was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Pittsburgh Pirates , Kansas City Royals , Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles... |
Bottom 4th | County Stadium |
| 747 | 05/19/1976 | Mike Cuellar Mike Cuellar Miguel Ángel Cuellar Santana [KWAY-ar] was a Cuban left-handed starting pitcher who spent fifteen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles and California Angels... |
Top 6th | Memorial Stadium |
| 748 | 06/14/1976 | Frank Tanana Frank Tanana Frank Daryl Tanana is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He was the California Angels' 1st round draft pick in 1971.... |
Bottom 3rd | County Stadium |
| 749 | 06/16/1976 | Paul Hartzell Paul Hartzell Paul Franklin Hartzell is a former professional baseball player who played six seasons for the California Angels, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.... |
Top 9th | Angels Field |
| 750 | 06/18/1976 | Jim Todd Jim Todd (baseball) James Richard Todd, Jr. is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played six seasons in Major League Baseball from until .Todd was originally drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round of the 1969 Major League Baseball Draft. He pitched in their organization through his major league debut... |
Top 9th | Oakland Alameda County Stadium |
| 751 | 06/19/1976 | Glenn Abbott Glenn Abbott William Glenn Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. During an 11-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , Seattle Mariners , and the Detroit Tigers... |
Top 6th | Oakland Alameda County Stadium |
| 752 | 06/22/1976 | Dave Roberts Dave Roberts (pitcher) David Arthur Roberts was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for eight teams from 1969 to 1981. He was second in the National League with a 2.10 earned run average in for the San Diego Padres, after which he was traded to the Houston Astros, where he spent the... |
Bottom 4th | County Stadium |
| 753 | 07/09/1976 | Jim Umbarger Jim Umbarger James Harold Umbarger is a former American professional baseball player. A left-handed pitcher at Grant High School in Van Nuys, California, Umbarger was the 33rd pick in the 1971 Major League draft by the Cleveland Indians, but opted to attend Arizona State University. In 1974, The Sporting... |
Bottom 2nd | County Stadium |
| 754 | 07/11/1976 | Steve Foucault Steve Foucault Steven Raymond Foucault was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1973 to 1978 for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, and Kansas City Royals. Foucault attended South Georgia College... |
Bottom 10th | County Stadium |
| 755 | 07/20/1976 | Dick Drago Dick Drago Richard Anthony "Dick" Drago is a former American League relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Kansas City Royals , Boston Red Sox , California Angels , Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners... |
Bottom 7th | County Stadium |
Opening Day starters
- Hank Aaron
- 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...
- Sixto LezcanoSixto LezcanoSixto Joaquin Lezcano Curras is a retired baseball player who played for 12 seasons as an outfielder in the Major Leagues between 1974 and 1985. He played for 5 different teams in the Majors and won a Gold Glove during his career.Lezcano was originally signed as an amateur in 1970 by the...
- 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....
- Charlie MooreCharlie MooreCharles William Moore Jr. , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a catcher and outfielder from 1973-1987...
- 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...
- George Scott
- Bill SharpBill SharpWilliam Howard Sharp was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.-External links:...
- Jim SlatonJim SlatonJames Michael Slaton was a pitcher with a 16 year career from 1971-1986. He played in the American League with the Milwaukee Brewers from 1971–1977 and 1979–1983, the Detroit Tigers in 1978 and 1986, and the California Angels from 1984-1986.Slaton played high school baseball at Antelope Valley...
- 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...
Notable transactions
- June 2, 1976: Von JoshuaVon JoshuaVon Everett Joshua was an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers , San Francisco Giants , Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres ....
was purchased by the Brewers from 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....
. - June 3, 1976: Bobby DarwinBobby DarwinArthur Bobby Lee Darwin is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Angels , Los Angeles Dodgers , Minnesota Twins , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs .Darwin began his career as a pitcher, appearing in one game with the Angels at the age of 19...
and Tom MurphyTom Murphy (baseball)Thomas Andrew Murphy is a former professional baseball pitcher who played twelve seasons for the California Angels, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.He was one of only two American League pitchers to get a...
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 Bernie CarboBernie CarboBernardo 'Bernie' Carbo is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played from through for the Cincinnati Reds , St. Louis Cardinals , Boston Red Sox , Milwaukee Brewers , Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
. - June 8, 1976: Bill BordleyBill BordleyWilliam Clarke Bordley is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In 2011, he was named chief of security for Major League Baseball.-High school and college career:...
was drafted by the Brewers in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1976 Major League Baseball Draft1976 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1976 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The 1976 Arizona State University team, considered by many to be the best collegiate team ever, played a major role in the draft. Floyd Bannister was picked number one...
, but did not sign.
Roster
| 1976 Milwaukee Brewers | |||||||||
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Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (third base) (first base & hitting) (pitching) (bullpen) |
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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 | 156 | 606 | 166 | .274 | 18 | 77 | |
| 3B | 117 | 439 | 117 | .267 | 12 | 62 | |
| RF | 145 | 513 | 146 | .285 | 7 | 56 | |
| DH | 85 | 271 | 62 | .229 | 10 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 106 | 23 | .217 | 1 | 9 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 41 | 2 | 3 | 3.29 | 32 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 171.2 | 9 | 12 | 3.30 | 59 | |
| 43 | 136 | 5 | 13 | 3.64 | 77 | |
| 20 | 92.1 | 1 | 7 | 4.97 | 28 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 3.45 | 23 | |
| 32 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2.74 | 43 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.06 | 3 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11.25 | 1 | |