Brewers milestone thread (Prince breaks franchise record for RBI's in a season)

[ELCABALLO45]

In his first at bat against D-Backs SP Doug Davis, Ryan Braun hits a line drive over the right field fence for his 100th career home run in just his 3rd year.

This season may not of been as good as some hoped, but this is quite an accomplishment for Braun. Awesome that we locked him up long term, congrats Ryan!

EDIT: Braun's Milestone

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?topic_id=mil&c_id=mil

[SeriesFinale]

I was behind the Brewers dugout in San Diego the night he hit the first one, and I drunkenly yelled "First of 500!" at him as he clambered back into the dugout after hitting it.

 

Hope I'm right (and beyond)!

[pitchleague]

the wife and I were here for #100. Congrats Ryan! Even though most of the crowd (including us) thought it was going to bounce off the wall.

[BrewCrewForever]

He was in quite a dry spell since hitting #99, I was hoping every game he would finally get 100. Last night after watching a movie with the wife turned on the game just in time to see it live. Congrats Ryan! If he stays healthy no doubt he should get to 500 for his career. Braun is the man!

[Invader3K]

He won't catch Pujols, but it's awesome that he's so high on that list with so many other superstar players. Way to go Ryan. Just goes to show how stupid the talk of trading him in the off-season is.

[ELCABALLO45]

With a sac fly off of Astors RP Jose Valverde, Felipe Lopez scored from 3rd base for Fielder's 127th RBI of the season, breaking Cecil Coopers 26 year old record.

 

Congrats Prince!

[Invader3K]

Just so surreal how Coop is the opposing manager on the night when Prince broke his record. Great moment for the franchise, though.

[ewizabeff]

More milestones today - Prince walked to set the club record for a season, Gallardo broke the 200K mark, and Braun got his 500th hit.

[BrewCrewForever]

More milestones today - Prince walked to set the club record for a season, Gallardo broke the 200K mark, and Braun got his 500th hit.

It was pretty sweet, I was there. I was hoping Fielder would have got the RBI today instead of last night. But still cool to see a few milestones.

[hawing]

The Brewers had a nice little pregame ceremony today for Prince. The whole team (except bullpenners) came out as he was presented with a trophy. Coop came over to shake Prince's hand, too.

[BrewCrewForever]

The Brewers had a nice little pregame ceremony today for Prince. The whole team (except bullpenners) came out as he was presented with a trophy. Coop came over to shake Prince's hand, too.

Yeah, that was pretty neat. Glad I was there to see it in person.

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3939043296_b6370d2ce7.jpg

[ELCABALLO45]

Prince hits .299, .299

 

That sucks.

 

I really wanted him to hit .300 (even though BA doesnt mean as much as OBP)

 

However, I never would of guessed Prince would hit .299 this year however. I love the big guy.

[dlk9s]

To make matters worse, it's .299492.

[ELCABALLO45]

I feel a little better..

 

Prince is the youngest player every to have multi 45+ home run seasons

[hawing]

Heir to the throne. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[BrewCrewForever]

Fielder and Braun both had just amazing seasons. The best 1-2 punch in all of MLB. Even though it was a down year, it was a pleasure to watch those two play each and every night. Already can't wait for 2010.

[Baldkin]

Fielder leads the league in RBI's, Braun leads it in hits.

Hoffman finishes 3rd in saves, despite missing a month.

[TooLiveBrew]

To make matters worse, it's .299492.

But... don't you round up to .2995, then round up to .300?!?! It's a fix! http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Invader3K]

I hadn't realized this, but apparently Gallardo set the franchise record for strikeouts in a a season. Pretty impressive for a 23 year old in his first full season as a starter.

[TSack27]

I hadn't realized this, but apparently Gallardo set the franchise record for strikeouts in a a season. Pretty impressive for a 23 year old in his first full season as a starter.

Ben Sheets has the team record with 264 in 2004. Maybe Gallardo's 204 were the best for someone under 25, or some other context like that... but a nice achievement nonetheless.

 

 

Nice way to end the season - both the team sweeping the Cardinals, and Fielder & Braun making late pushes to earn some NL & team season milestones.

[Invader3K]

You are probably right. I guess whoever did that write up on brewers.com got their info wrong, or I just misread the context.

[endaround]

To make matters worse, it's .299492.

But... don't you round up to .2995, then round up to .300?!?! It's a fix! http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

Time for someone to go through play by play data and turn a ROE into a hit

[homer]

If it hadn't been for Reed Johnson, Prince would have the RBI title and be tied with Pujols for most HRs AND have a .300 BA.

 

Damn you Reed Johnson!!

[joepepsi]

In the end the Brewers were a very good time in nearly every aspect but starting pitching.