Milwaukee Brewers: 25 Greatest Players in Franchise History

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 28: Ryan Braun #8 and Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers meet with former Milwaukee Brewers Robin Yount and Rollie Fingers before the game sat during Opening Day at Miller Park on March 28, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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5 Mar 1998: Infielder Mark Loretta of the Milwaukee Brewers tries to avoid Jim Ganter before a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at the Maryvale Baseball Park in Maryvale, Arizona. The Rockies defeated the Brewers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: /

12. Jim Ganter

A Wisconsin native, Jim Ganter hit the trifecta for the state. He grew up in Eden, Wisconsin, played college baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and spent all of his MLB career with the Brewers from 1976-1992.

A 12th round pick in 1974, Ganter made his MLB debut two years later. He played sparingly until 1980, before assuming a full-time role. The second baseman was never spectacular, instead, he was solid year after year. He brought consistency both to the plate and in the field where he was spectacular at turning double plays.

Gumby, as they called him, lived in the shadows of the Brewers’ great infield consisting of Robin Yount, Paul Molitor and Cecil Cooper. At least for one slide, his career .274 batting average and good defensive play earn him the recognition he deserves.

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