1997 Milwaukee Brewers Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 78-83
Finished 3rd in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,450,029, Avg. 18,590
Ballpark: County Stadium
Manager: Phil Garner (78-83)
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1997 Milwaukee Brewers StatisticsTeam Record: 78-83
Finished 3rd in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,450,029, Avg. 18,590
Ballpark: County Stadium
Manager: Phil Garner (78-83)
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1997 Milwaukee Brewers Results
The Milwaukee Brewers of the American League ended the 1997 season with a record of 78 wins and 83 losses, finishing third in the AL's Central Division.
The Brewers scored 681 runs and allowed 742 runs. Jeromy Burnitz led Milwaukee with 27 home runs, while Jose Valentin and Dave Nilsson walloped 20 or more, too. Jeromy Burnitz accounted for 85 RBI. Jeff Cirillo paced batters with significant playing time by hitting .288. Cal Eldred topped the squad with 13 wins, and Jose Mercedes recorded a 3.79 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Phil Garner coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Adamson | P | L | L | July 2, 1971 | 6'4" | 185 | Lakewood, CA USA |
| Brian Banks | LF | B | R | September 28, 1970 | 6'3" | 200 | Mesa, AZ USA |
| Jeromy Burnitz | RF | L | R | April 15, 1969 | 6'0" | 190 | Westminster, CA USA |
| Chuck Carr | CF | B | R | August 10, 1967 | 5'10" | 155 | San Bernardino, CA USA |
| Jeff Cirillo | 3B | R | R | September 23, 1969 | 6'2" | 190 | Pasadena, CA USA |
| Jeff D'Amico | P | R | R | December 27, 1975 | 6'7" | 250 | St. Petersburg, FL USA |
| Mark Davis | P | L | L | October 19, 1960 | 6'3" | 180 | Livermore, CA USA |
| Eddy Diaz | 2B | R | R | September 29, 1971 | 5'10" | 160 | Barquisimeto, Lara Venezuela |
| Todd Dunn | LF | R | R | July 29, 1970 | 6'5" | 220 | Tulsa, OK USA |
| Cal Eldred | P | R | R | November 24, 1967 | 6'4" | 215 | Cedar Rapids, IA USA |
| Mike Fetters | P | R | R | December 19, 1964 | 6'4" | 200 | Van Nuys, CA USA |
| Bryce Florie | P | R | R | May 21, 1970 | 6'0" | 185 | Charleston, SC USA |
| Julio Franco | 1B | R | R | August 23, 1958 | 6'0" | 160 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor D.R. |
| Greg Hansell | P | R | R | March 12, 1971 | 6'5" | 213 | Bellflower, CA USA |
| Pete Harnisch | P | B | R | September 23, 1966 | 6'1" | 195 | Commack, NY USA |
| Jeff Huson | 2B | L | R | August 15, 1964 | 6'3" | 180 | Scottsdale, AZ USA |
| Darrin Jackson | LF | R | R | August 22, 1963 | 6'0" | 185 | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| John Jaha | 1B | R | R | May 27, 1966 | 6'1" | 195 | Portland, OR USA |
| Doug Jones | P | R | R | June 24, 1957 | 6'3" | 195 | Covina, CA USA |
| Scott Karl | P | L | L | August 9, 1971 | 6'2" | 195 | Fontana, CA USA |
| Jesse Levis | C | L | R | April 14, 1968 | 5'9" | 180 | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Mark Loretta | 2B | R | R | August 14, 1971 | 6'0" | 175 | Santa Monica, CA USA |
| Sean Maloney | P | R | R | May 25, 1971 | 6'7" | 210 | South Kingstown, RI USA |
| Mike Matheny | C | R | R | September 22, 1970 | 6'3" | 205 | Columbus, OH USA |
| Jamie McAndrew | P | R | R | September 2, 1967 | 6'2" | 190 | Williamsport, PA USA |
| Ben McDonald | P | R | R | November 24, 1967 | 6'7" | 212 | Baton Rouge, LA USA |
| Jose Mercedes | P | R | R | March 5, 1971 | 6'1" | 180 | El Seibo, El Seibo D.R. |
| Matt Mieske | RF | R | R | February 13, 1968 | 6'0" | 185 | Midland, MI USA |
| Angel Miranda | P | L | L | November 9, 1969 | 6'1" | 160 | Arecibo, P.R. |
| Mike Misuraca | P | R | R | August 21, 1968 | 6'0" | 190 | Long Beach, CA USA |
| Marc Newfield | LF | R | R | October 19, 1972 | 6'4" | 205 | Sacramento, CA USA |
| Dave Nilsson | 1B | L | R | December 14, 1969 | 6'3" | 185 | Brisbane, Queensland Australia |
| Alberto Reyes | P | R | R | April 10, 1970 | 6'1" | 230 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Kelly Stinnett | C | R | R | February 14, 1970 | 5'11" | 195 | Lawton, OK USA |
| Tim Unroe | 1B | R | R | October 7, 1970 | 6'3" | 200 | Round Lake Beach, IL USA |
| Jose Valentin | SS | B | R | October 12, 1969 | 5'10" | 175 | Manati, P.R. |
| Ron Villone | P | L | L | January 16, 1970 | 6'3" | 245 | Englewood, NJ USA |
| Fernando Vina | 2B | L | R | April 16, 1969 | 5'9" | 170 | Sacramento, CA USA |
| Jack Voigt | LF | R | R | May 17, 1966 | 6'1" | 170 | Sarasota, FL USA |
| Paul Wagner | P | R | R | November 14, 1967 | 6'3" | 205 | Milwaukee, WI USA |
| Bob Wickman | P | R | R | February 6, 1969 | 6'1" | 207 | Green Bay, WI USA |
| Gerald Williams | CF | R | R | August 10, 1966 | 6'2" | 190 | New Orleans, LA USA |
| Antone Williamson | 1B | L | R | July 18, 1973 | 6'1" | 195 | Harbor City, CA USA |
| Steve Woodard | P | L | R | May 15, 1975 | 6'4" | 225 | Hartselle, AL USA |
