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Milwaukee Brewers: 25 Greatest Players in Franchise History

By Brian Sampson

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)
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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MILWAUKEE – SEPTEMBER 28: CC Sabathia of theMilwaukee Brewers in the locker room as he and the Brewers celebrate clinching the National League Wild Card after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1. (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE – SEPTEMBER 28: CC Sabathia of theMilwaukee Brewers in the locker room as he and the Brewers celebrate clinching the National League Wild Card after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1. (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images) /

8. CC Sabathia

Despite only pitching for the Brewers in 17 games, this list would be incomplete without CC Sabathia. In the middle of a playoff race for the first time in 25 years, Milwaukee traded the farm for half a season of Sabathia. Included in the trade with the Indians were Rob Bryson, Zach Jackson, Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley. It’s safe to say the deal paid off.

Sabathia was a beast down the stretch, starting 17 games from July 8th to September 28th, often on short rest. He was dominant for the Brewers and straight dragged them to the playoffs. He went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA and seven complete games, including three shutouts, with the Brewers.

We haven’t seen a performance like this since and Milwaukee was very grateful for one year of Sabathia. The performance priced him way out of their budget and eventually led to a massive contract with the New York Yankees. Regardless, his performance down the stretch will live forever in Brewers’ lore.

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