Finding a job you like will make decades feel like moments. This is exactly what Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bill Schroeder is feeling right now after being part of the Brewers organization as its beloved commentator for three decades.
The former Brewers catcher and first baseman has been in the broadcasting booth since the nineties and many of Wisconsin’s passionate MLB fans have heard him call games that feature the local ball club.
The fact that he stayed in the booth for decades is a remarkable achievement in and of itself, and the man himself doesn’t take the privilege he got lightly.
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Bill Schroeder’s long tenure as broadcast commentator
The Brewers decided to celebrate the momentous achievement with an event that had one of his former partners, return to the booth. He talked about the moment, per TMJ4’s Lance Allan:
“It’s overwhelming,” Schroeder said. “I mean, you know, I was uncomfortable with the attention, but I was very fortunate that they did it. You know, BA [Brian Anderson] kind of spearheaded getting all the partners back together. He told me that he texted them as a group, and within five minutes, they all said they’d come back.”
He spent six years with the Milwaukee Brewers organization as a catcher and first baseman. During his time with the Brewers organization, he batted for 0.246 and had a decent 0.291 OBP. While he finished his career with the California Angels, he enjoyed his time with the Brewers so much that he eventually returned as a commentator after calling it a baseball career.
Brewers fans will hope that Schroeder will continue his commentary gig for as long as possible. He’s become a part of their lives as baseball fans, after all.
Brewers hope to finish 2024 season on a high note
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently sitting atop NL Central, but things can quickly change at the drop of the hat. The season is far from over, and there’s still over a month of baseball left to be played before they can secure their playoff ticket.
They’re currently on a bit of a slump, which was highlighted by Shohei Ohtani’s impressive homer in their most recent loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, if they snap their small losing streak and get back on the win column, the title of NL Central Kings are as good as theirs.
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