The Milwaukee Brewers have established a culture of winning, coming ready to play everyday, and working hard. This identity began back during the Craig Counsell and David Stearns era when the organization rebuilt faster than anyone could have expected and missed the playoffs by one game in 2017. Since then they have posted a winning record every year (excluding shortened 2020) and have been in the post season five out of the six past seasons.
How have the Milwaukee Brewers maintained a winning culture?
Since this identity was created in Milwaukee the front office has seen David Stearns leave and Matt Arnold takeover, manager Craig Counsell depart and Pat Murphy promoted, Ryan Braun retire, grind it out players like Lorenzo Cain, Mike Moustakas, Hernan Perez are no longer playing, and club house guys like Brent Suter, Josh Hader, and Corbin Burnes are currently playing elsewhere.
Despite the turnover the Brewers have consistently promoted from within their organization. They have rewarded minor league coaches with big league promotions, are having Rickie Weeks operate as an assistant manager, and continue to give minor league players, both prospects and veterans, big league opportunities when earned. A combination of all of these factors has helped Milwaukee maintain a winning culture.
Which players are leaders of the Milwaukee Brewers culture?
The Brewers Regional Sports Broadcast Bally Sports consistently talks about how Willy Adames and William Contreras are showing up early for batting practice and getting in extra reps. They additionally have taken rookie Jackson Chourio under their wing.
“Willy Adames does not want to miss a game. So guess what, now William Contreras doesn’t want to miss a game. We’ve developed a culture and Willy’s a key.”
-Mark Attanasio
One silent leader for Milwaukee is Christian Yelich. He helped Jake Bauers transition to a toe-tap approach at the plate this year. Additionally he has provided mentorship to Brice Turang regarding hitting in the leadoff spot.
Willy Adames and William Contreras tie a franchise streak last accomplished in 2005.
As mentioned part of Adames and Contreras’ leadership is showing up ready to play everyday and not wanting to miss a game. Per Mike Vassallo, they have started all 59 games for the Brewers this year and this ties them with the longest streak among teammates to begin a Brewers season since Carlos Lee and Brady Clark in 2005.
Willy Adames and William Contreras are out of the starting lineup for the first time this season.
Their 58 starts together is the sixth-longest streak by teammates in franchise history to begin a season.#ThisIsMyCrew https://t.co/CNhbEy0GHw pic.twitter.com/htJnKHOHh0
— Mike Vassallo (@MikeVassallo13) June 2, 2024
**Editors note** This publication was initially posted when the Brewers announced off days for William Contreras and Willy Adames. Milwaukee then changed their starting lineup to include them.
This updated lineup is brought to you by two iron men https://t.co/rjKJgZTmlI pic.twitter.com/J56x9R8N0z
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 2, 2024
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