1978 Milwaukee Brewers season
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The 1978 Milwaukee Brewers
season involved the Brewers finishing third in the American League East
with a record of 93 wins and 69 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 third 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 93 wins and 69 losses.
Offseason
- October 25, 1977: Gorman Thomas was sent by the Brewers to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
to complete an earlier deal (the Rangers traded Ed KirkpatrickEd KirkpatrickEdgar Leon Kirkpatrick , nicknamed "Spanky", was a baseball utility player for the Los Angeles/California Angels , Kansas City Royals , Pittsburgh Pirates , Texas Rangers , and Milwaukee Brewers .He helped the Pirates win the National League Eastern Division in 1974 and 1975...
to the Brewers for a player to be named later) made on August 20. - December 6, 1977: Kevin KobelKevin KobelKevin Richard Kobel is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of six seasons in the majors, three for the Milwaukee Brewers and three for the New York Mets .-Sources:...
was purchased from the Brewers by the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. - December 14, 1977: Ken McMullen was released by the Brewers.
- December 31, 1977: Ray FosseRay FosseRaymond Earl Fosse is a former professional baseball player who was a catcher in the Major Leagues. He was drafted in the first round of the 1965 amateur draft by the Cleveland Indians. Fosse also holds the distinction of being the Indians' first ever draft pick, as 1965 was the first year of the...
was signed as a free agent by the Brewers. - January 16, 1978: Randy SteinRandy SteinWilliam Randolph Stein is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Chicago Cubs.-Sources:...
was signed as a free agent by the Brewers. - February 8, 1978: Gorman Thomas was purchased by the Brewers from the Rangers.
- March 30, 1978: Von JoshuaVon JoshuaVon Everett Joshua was an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers , San Francisco Giants , Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres ....
was released by the Brewers.
Opening Day starters
- Jerry AugustineJerry AugustineGerald Lee Augustine is a retired American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1975-1984 for the Milwaukee Brewers....
- Sal BandoSal BandoSalvatore Leonard Bando is a former third baseman and executive in professional baseball who played for the Kansas City & Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers . He batted and threw right-handed. During the A's championship years of 1971-75, he captained the team and led the club in runs batted...
- Cecil CooperCecil CooperCecil 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...
- Andy EtchebarrenAndy EtchebarrenAndrew Auguste Etchebarren is an American former Major League Baseball catcher who played for a total of 15 seasons. He played for the Baltimore Orioles , California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers ....
- Larry HisleLarry HisleLarry Eugene Hisle is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Philadelphia Phillies , Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers . He batted and threw right-handed...
- 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...
- Paul MolitorPaul MolitorPaul 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...
- 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....
- Lenn SakataLenn SakataLenn Haruki Sakata is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a utility player from 1977–1987 and was a member of the Baltimore Orioles 1983 World Series Championship team. He was the second Asian American to play Major League Baseball. He is Yonsei...
- Gorman Thomas
Notable transactions
- April 1, 1978: Bob GalassoBob GalassoRobert Joseph Galasso is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched in three seasons in the major leagues between and .-External links:...
was signed as a free agent by the Brewers. - April 4, 1978: Tony MuserTony MuserAnthony Joseph Muser is currently a roving instructor in the San Diego Padres organization. From 1997 until 2002, Muser served as the manager of the Kansas City Royals...
was signed as a free agent by the Brewers. - June 6, 1978: Rickey KeetonRickey KeetonRickey Keeton is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons in the majors, and , for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Sources:...
was drafted by the Brewers in the 3rd round of the 1978 Major League Baseball Draft1978 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1978 Major League Baseball draft.- Background :In 1978, four players made the jump from amateur baseball to the major leagues, including Arizona State third baseman Bob Horner, who was selected number one overall by the Atlanta...
. - August 3, 1978: Jamie QuirkJamie QuirkJames Patrick Quirk is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current bench coach for the Chicago Cubs. Quirk attended Whittier College.-Playing career:Quirk was also a Parade Magazine All-America quarterback at St...
was traded by the Brewers to the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
for Gerry Ako (minors) and cash.
Roster
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Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (Bullpen) (First Base) (Hitting) (Pitching) (Third Base) |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 89 | 256 | 56 | .219 | 1 | 20 | |
| 1B | 107 | 407 | 127 | .312 | 13 | 54 | |
| 2B | 125 | 521 | 142 | .273 | 6 | 45 | |
| 3B | 152 | 540 | 154 | .285 | 17 | 78 | |
| SS | 127 | 502 | 147 | .293 | 9 | 71 | |
| LF | 142 | 520 | 151 | .290 | 34 | 115 | |
| CF | 137 | 452 | 111 | .246 | 32 | 86 | |
| RF | 132 | 442 | 129 | .292 | 15 | 61 | |
| DH | 69 | 218 | 54 | .248 | 5 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 518 | 152 | .293 | 14 | 54 | |
| 128 | 469 | 142 | .303 | 18 | 72 | |
| 96 | 268 | 72 | .269 | 5 | 31 | |
| 46 | 118 | 35 | .297 | 1 | 19 | |
| 43 | 97 | 21 | .216 | 1 | 8 | |
| 30 | 78 | 15 | .192 | 0 | 3 | |
| 39 | 77 | 15 | .195 | 2 | 11 | |
| 15 | 30 | 4 | .133 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | .400 | 0 | 2 | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 280.2 | 18 | 12 | 3.21 | 78 | |
| 37 | 293.1 | 22 | 9 | 2.36 | 131 | |
| 35 | 188.1 | 13 | 12 | 4.54 | 59 | |
| 28 | 175.2 | 12 | 11 | 4.41 | 66 | |
| 7 | 30.2 | 2 | 3 | 6.16 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 149.1 | 9 | 5 | 3.92 | 41 | |
| 32 | 105.1 | 5 | 5 | 3.93 | 51 | |
| 2 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 16.20 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3.74 | 47 | |
| 42 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1.81 | 17 | |
| 31 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5.33 | 42 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 | 6 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.82 | 6 |