MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has retired, the team announced Tuesday. Fans can purchase tickets to join in the fun and memories for this special weekend. He joined the Brewers for 75 games in 2010. Help us share the knowledge by buying a gift subscription. [6] He followed that performance by batting .500 with 10 home runs, nine doubles, and 35 runs batted in (RBI) as a junior, while committing only two errors behind the plate. I am honored to retire a Milwaukee Brewer and be inducted into the Wall of Honor, amongst so many of the greats in this franchise. [5][32] He was named both a Pioneer League Post-Season All-Star and a Baseball America Rookie All-Star for his performance that year. [158], The Washington Nationals, whose 2021 season was delayed due to an outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, signed Lucroy to a minor league contract on April 3. Hes also an investor in 3rd Street Market Hall in downtown Milwaukee and is also looking at real estate opportunities. Knowing that Lucroy was close to breaking Rodrguez's record, the Brewers intentionally started Maldonado at first base. [126] His first home run of the season came two weeks later, a solo shot in a 21 defeat of the Diamondbacks on May 27. 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He spent seven seasons with the club before [19] That summer, Lucroy returned to the FCSL, helping the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs to a championship title while leading the league with six home runs and 29 RBI. I am honored to retire a Milwaukee Brewer and be inducted into the Wall of Honor, amongst so many of the greats in this franchise. With Braun retired and Lucroy five years out of his Brewers career, both are now being added to the Wall of Honor. But it is clear that Jonathan Lucroy is going to live his life exactly the way he played baseball: multi-faceted, limitless and full speed. In 1,210 games across 12 seasons, Lucroy recorded 108 home runs and 548 RBI. Braun officially retired last year with the Brewers and will now join the Wall of Honor. Former Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy is investing in the recently opened 3rd Street Market Hall after visiting it for a charity event in December, the food hall announced Thursday. [2] By 2016, however, Lucroy began looking for a trade, and after an unsuccessful trade attempt with the Cleveland Indians, he and Jeremy Jeffress were sent to the Rangers that July. Jonathan Lucroy, one of the best catchers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will officially call it quits on Saturday. 2011 and 2018-20), retired And all that hard work has paid off. Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy retires, Colfax man accused of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, Missing endangered person alert issued for man missing from Sheldon, Missing snowmobiler found dead after snowmobile falls through open water near Tomahawk, UWEC Women's Basketball Secures NCAA Tournament Spot (2/27/23). [50][51] As the season progressed, the Brewers determined that Lucroy was a better defensive player than Kottaras, and he stepped into the starting catcher role by the end of July. [113], On July 30, 2017, the Rangers traded Lucroy to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later, confirmed the following month to be Rookie League prospect Pedro Gonzalez. Lucroy was not interested in grinding out moregames in the minors trying to get back. 6 jersey was retired by Umatilla High School in April 2011. [169] He went 2-for-5 with an RBI in five tournament games before the United States was eliminated by Puerto Rico in the second round. I'm good. [35] His offensive momentum did not slow with the promotion: by July 12, Lucroy was batting .338 with four home runs and 18 RBI in 21 Florida State League games. A record for Major League Baseball players used has been set every year since 2013, up to 1,410 in 2019. [62] Although the Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in six games, Lucroy recorded his first postseason home run in game 6. He will retire as a Milwaukee Brewer. With an interest in mentoring and teaching leadership skills, Lucroy is on LinkedIn as a consultant. During his tenure with the Crew, he accomplished a lot. Tell us where we should look inside here. Jonathan Lucroy, one of the best catchers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will officially call it quits on Saturday. [178][179] Although Lucroy was raised as a Christian, he did not fully identify with the religion until after his daughter was born in 2010. [143], Only two days after Lucroy was released from the Angels, he was quickly signed to the Chicago Cubs, who were in need of a regular catcher to replace an injured Willson Contreras. Through May 7, he was batting only .225, but turned the slump around with four multi-hit games the following week. A third-round draft pick out of Louisiana-Lafayette in 2007, Lucroy became one of Milwaukees best catchers in franchise history. One could be forgiven for thinking that Jonathan Lucroy had retired years ago. He launched his own consulting platform. Hispension was set. The Rangers, Red Sox and Braves have also been mentioned in connection to Lucroy, as has been the always-active mystery team. Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown by Hall of FamersRobin Yount,Paul Molitor,Ted SimmonsandRollie Fingers. A bunch of rejects in Oakland, all having a good time. [26] LouisianaLafayette's tournament run came to an end the next night when Texas A&M defeated them 52 in the elimination game. [13] Although he caught in only six games for the Cajuns, Lucroy's time as a designated hitter allowed him to bat .379 with five home runs and 48 RBI as a freshman, and he helped take the team to a 4819 record and a Sun Belt Conference regular season championship. pic.twitter.com/BwhOdll5nL. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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He had been one of the best all around catchers in the game for years before [111] Chirinos's resurgence made Lucroy an attractive trade chip for a struggling Rangers bullpen, and rumors that he would be traded followed him throughout July. In the first 14 games he started after being traded, Texas went 95, and the pitching staff had a cumulative 3.28 ERA, while as a batter, he had seven home runs and 14 RBI in his first 53 at bats. [177] They have two children together, a daughter named Ellia and a son named Easton. [181], After his college teammate and best friend was permanently paralyzed while serving in the Oklahoma National Guard during the War in Afghanistan, Lucroy became an advocate for veterans' affairs. [46] When Gregg Zaun was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury on May 21, Lucroy, who had been hitting .238 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 21 minor-league games, was called up in his place. Of all the players who have spent only a few games as a Washington National, Jonathan Lucroy might appreciate those few games the most. Jonathan Lucroy was one of the most popular Milwaukee Brewers players in recent memory. Jonathan Lucroy is familiar with Tony La Russas managing style. Jonathan has been named a two-time All Star, set his high school record in doubles (54), RBI (184) and total bases (414). [89], Coming off of a season in which the Brewers went 6894 and headed into his 30th birthday, a point at which many catchers begin to decline and suffer more serious injuries,[90] Lucroy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he was interested in being traded to a team with better chances of appearing in the 2016 postseason. WebJonathan Lucroy, Retired Date of Birth: 6/13/1986 Birthplace: Eustis, Florida College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Jonathan Lucroy, retired catcher, was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007. [73] Lucroy and Roenicke's decision to learn first base derived in part from the fact that he did not catch for Wily Peralta, who was exclusively paired with backup Martin Maldonado, and Lucroy desired an avenue to remain in the game even when Peralta was pitching. [108] Coming directly off of his gold medal performance at the 2017 World Baseball Classic, Lucroy had a difficult readjustment to the MLB season. "[54], A number of Brewers suffered injuries during spring training in 2011, including Lucroy, who fractured the little finger on his throwing hand during a drill. He led the majors in doubles in 2014, the most by a catcher in a single season in MLB history. [65] Although the team originally believed that his hand would heal without surgery, doctors later had to place a pin in the hand, and he was expected to spend six to eight weeks on the disabled list. With the acquisition of Vogt, Lucroy was designated for assignment. 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