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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ATLANTA, GA – JULY 31: Starting pitcher Ben Sheets #15 of the Milwaukee Brewers in action during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves on July 31, 2002 at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

9. Ben Sheets

We really begin to get into the nitty-gritty here, as Ben Sheets kicks us off at No. 9. Sheets quintessential player in franchise history. Despite a career marred by injuries (including bulging discs in his lower back, inner ear infections that led to dizziness, shoulder tendiitis and a strained hamstring, among others), he continued to battle back time and time again.

In an all-time Brewers’ performance, Sheets struck out 18 batters in 2004 against the Atlanta Braves. That surpassed the previous franchise-best of 14 and still stands today. For a while, he was known as Milwaukee’s Strikeout King, postin 1206 throughout his time in Milwaukee.

He made four All-Star teams including in his rookie season back in 2001. He also received a few Cy Young votes in 2004 when he posted a 2.70 ERA despite just a 12-14 record. His 3.72 franchise ERA also ranks sixth in Brewers’ history.

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