Get the latest baseball news delivered to you! The Brewers and the City of Milwaukee have always held a special place in my heart, I feel at ease and at home here. [172], On August 6, 2022, Lucroy will be formally inducted into the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor. Petit set this record over seven appearances. [53], On September 23, 2011, the Brewers defeated the Florida Marlins 41 to clinch the National League (NL) Central title and a place in the 2011 MLB postseason. He is second in games caught (725). Sign up to receive professional baseball news in your inbox every week. I look for investment opportunities. So I want to be I want to be present.". The Brewers and the City of Milwaukee have always held a special place in my heart, I feel at ease and at home here, Lucroy said in a statement tweeted by MLB.coms Adam McCalvy. Catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who played more than 1,200 games with the Milwaukee Brewers, announced his retirement Tuesday, more than a year after playing his last major league game. [74] Roenicke wanted to use Lucroy only sparingly during the 2013 season, while devoting the next year's spring training to teaching him the position in full. [67] He missed 50 games before returning on July 26. More:Prince Fielder elected to Brewers' Walk of Fame; Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy will be added to Wall of Honor, More:After playing his entire 14-year career with the Brewers, Ryan Braun announces his retirement. Jonathan Lucroy, one of the best catchers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will officially call it quits on Saturday. Lucroy played for the Brewers from 2010 to 2016 and was an All-Star in 2014 and 2016. 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Two-time All-Star Jonathan Lucroy is making it official and retiring. "Once I was released, I was driving home I was like, You know what? Two-time All-Star Jonathan Lucroy is making it official and retiring. In 2012 he became the first catcher since 1920 to have two games with seven or more RBI in a single season. [46] When Gregg Zaun was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury on May 21, Lucroy, who had been hitting .238 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 21 minor-league games, was called up in his place. After making his year-out-of Two-time All He will retire as a Milwaukee Brewer. They retired Nick Collisons number four, even though he averaged By Nick Viviani. I felt peace about it, closure. [177] They have two children together, a daughter named Ellia and a son named Easton. Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown by Hall of FamersRobin Yount,Paul Molitor,Ted SimmonsandRollie Fingers. [131] Despite the loss, Lucroy did break Luis Severino's no-hitter with a single to left field in the fifth inning. Lucroy was born on June 13, 1986, in Eustis, Florida. [15], As the Cajuns' new starting catcher in 2006, Lucroy opened his sophomore season by kicking off a five-run comeback eighth inning for LouisianaLafayette with a bases-clearing double in their opening day 82 defeat of LouisianaMonroe. The Brewers announced [14] After the regular season ended, Lucroy played collegiate summer baseball with the Sanford River Rats of the Florida Collegiate Summer League (FCSL), where his league-leading RBIs landed him a spot on the all-star team. Jonathan Lucroy, one of the best catchers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will officially call it quits on Saturday. Copyright 2022 WSAW. Quick DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and more, Former Brewer catcher Jonathan Lucroy in Milwaukee, From investing to real estate, consultation work and more, Former Brewer catcher Jonathan Lucroy is busy in "retirement", 3rd Street Market Hall in downtown Milwaukee, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [53][63], On March 27, 2012, just before the start of the 2012 MLB season, the Brewers signed Lucroy to a five-year, $11 million contract extension, with additional incentives up to $13 million. [47] Lucroy made his MLB debut and recorded his first major league hit the next day, hitting a single in the eighth inning of a 153 loss to the Minnesota Twins. "I don't want to get tied to one thing. [42] That July, Lucroy appeared in the Southern League All-Star Game, recording an RBI for the North Division in their 70 shutout of the South Division team. It is a special experience to play in Milwaukee and I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable, said Lucroy. And hell do so as a member of the team that drafted and helped develop him into an all-star. He is currently second in franchise history in games caught and ranks first in hits (752), batting average (.288), doubles (143), home runs (77), RBI (358) and runs (326) by a catcher. Lucroy, 36, hasnt played in the majors since appearing in seven games last season for Washington and Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/BwhOdll5nL. His final game was for the Braves at Miami on July 10 last year. [176], Lucroy's wife Sarah is also an alumna of LouisianaLafayette, and the couple met when they were both attending the university. WebJonathan Lucroy contract details, salary breakdowns, payroll salaries, bonuses, career earnings, market value, transactions and statistics. [24] Despite falling to New Orleans in that year's Sun Belt Conference tournament, Lucroy was once again named to the All-Conference first team, while LouisianaLafayette clinched a spot in the 2007 NCAA Division I baseball tournament. Now living in Dallas, Lucroy visitedMilwaukee on Saturday once again, for the third time in less than a year, this time accepting his induction to the Brewers Wall of Honor. [1] When the regular minor league season ended, Lucroy joined the North Shore Honu of the Hawaii Winter Baseball league, where he developed his defensive abilities in preparation for a promotion to Low-A for the 2008 season. The reliever retired both hitters he faced a day after getting called up from Triple-A Buffalo when Joe Smith went on the DL with a sore right shoulder. [62] Although the Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in six games, Lucroy recorded his first postseason home run in game 6. He was a three-year starter for While the hit was actually Lucroy's 53rd double of the year, seven of those came while he was playing first base. Lucroy finishes his career with two All-Star appearances and 108 home runs. He was the face of the franchise for several years and helped the Crew end their long playoff drought in 2008. He was also a part of the 2011, 2018, 2019, and 2020 playoff teams. Help us share the knowledge by buying a gift subscription. [92] Meanwhile, Lucroy, who entered the season determined to improve on his 2015 performance, received his second All-Star Game selection for batting .296 with 16 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs, and 39 RBI through the first half of the season. Behind the plate, he had a fielding percentage of .992 and threw out 31 percent of attempted base stealers. [32] In addition to playing baseball, Lucroy, who had majored in environmental and sustainable resources at Louisiana, kept a blog about Hawaiian ecology for the Minor League Baseball website. [100] In his Texas debut, Lucroy caught for Yu Darvish, who allowed three solo home runs on the three pitch suggestions that he shook off from Lucroy. Its been a whirlwind year out of baseball for the 36-year-old Lucroy, exactly the way he prefers it. MILWAUKEE Jonathan Lucroy is officially retiring from the Milwaukee Brewers as he is inducted into the team's Wall of Honor. [30] After signing with the Brewers, Lucroy joined the Rookie-level Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League,[31] with whom he batted .342 with four home runs and 39 RBI in 61 games and 234 at bats. [119] The Rockies clinched one of two NL Wild Card spots on September 30,[120] and although Lucroy had two doubles, two runs, and one RBI in that year's NL Wild Card Game, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Colorado 118. [125] Although he did not hit a home run through his first 31 games, the longest drought in his MLB career, Lucroy produced at the plate in other ways, with a .295 batting average by May 15. [114] Although Lucroy left the Rangers in an offensive slump, the Rockies were primarily interested in adding a defensive veteran to bolster their young pitching and catching staff. Ramirez dropped his appeal and retired rather than face a 100-game suspension. He [162], On May 15, one month after leaving the Nationals, Lucroy signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves, who were in need of added catching depth behind rookie starter William Contreras and veteran backup Jeff Mathis. [37] In addition to his offensive performance, Lucroy's coaches in West Virginia and Brevard County valued his defensive abilities. Lucroy will join the permanent exhibit with a bronze plaque affixed to the exterior of the ballpark commemorating his accomplishments. 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Lucroy, Braun, Rodriguez and Fielder all will throw out ceremonial first pitches prior to that nights game against the Cincinnati Reds, at approximately 5:50 p.m. On Friday, the Brewers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 American League Championshipa pre-game parade of players on the warning track and ceremony to follow. [2] By 2016, however, Lucroy began looking for a trade, and after an unsuccessful trade attempt with the Cleveland Indians, he and Jeremy Jeffress were sent to the Rangers that July. [49] Lucroy's first major league home run came on June 25, a three-run blast off of Ryan Rowland-Smith of the Seattle Mariners in an 83 Milwaukee victory. [164] He appeared in only two games for Atlanta, recording one RBI in the process, before a trade with the Diamondbacks brought Stephen Vogt to the Braves on July 17. Jonathan Lucroy was one of the most popular Milwaukee Brewers players in recent memory. WebJonathan Lucroy : Tied Petit retired 46 batters in a row breaking the record held by Mark Buehrle (45 consecutive) set in 2009. The Brewers Wall of Honor is a distinction awarded to players, coaches and executives who meet a set of criteria based on service to the organization and career accomplishments. Next. Some choices were obvious, but there were plenty of difficult calls Also in attendance will be Francisco Rodriguez, otherwise known as K-Rod. Lucroy ranks second in Brewers franchise history in games caught with 725. I am honored to retire a Milwaukee Brewer and be inducted into the Wall of Honor, amongst so many of the greats in this franchise. With his degree, Lucroy started pursuing post-baseball career possibilities. [10] Lucroy was one of three catchers for the Cajuns during his freshman year, splitting time with seniors Adam Massiatte and Justin Morgan. Lucroy, age 35, has officially decided to hang up the cleats and will sign his retirement papers this weekend as a member of the Brewers. The Brewers and the City of Milwaukee have always held a special place in my heart, I feel at ease and at home here, Lucroy said. He was joined by former teammates Ryan Braun, who accepted the same honor, and Prince Fielder, who was honored with the Walk of Fame. [83] His defensive performance also won Lucroy the 2014 Fielding Bible Award at catcher. WebJonathan Lucroy contract details, salary breakdowns, payroll salaries, bonuses, career earnings, market value, transactions and statistics. After making his year-out-of-baseball official Saturday by retiring with the Milwaukee Brewers, Lucroy was able to talk about being on something of a tear in his post-playing personal life. Nickel: Jonathan Lucroy officially retired with the Brewers, but he still has a full plate in front Jonathan Lucroy went back to school and got his degree. ", "Miguel Montero replaces Yadier Molina on NL All-Star roster". "I am really blessed and fortunate to play the game as long as I did," Lucroy said in a tweet. When Lucroy and Oakland could not come to contractual terms for the 2019 season, he joined the Angels instead. [32], Lucroy opened the 2010 season with Huntsville, but was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds after only 10 games, during which he had at least one hit in every outing and 19 overall. Lucroy announced Tuesday that he has retired from professional baseball, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. [127] The 2018 season proved an overall step back for Lucroy at the plate, batting .241 with four home runs and 51 RBI, but the Athletics' front office praised his work with their pitching staff. [65] Although the team originally believed that his hand would heal without surgery, doctors later had to place a pin in the hand, and he was expected to spend six to eight weeks on the disabled list. He continued, I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable. pic.twitter.com/BwhOdll5nL. [53], On July 7, 2019, Jake Marisnick was attempting to score on a sacrifice fly from George Springer in a tied game between the Angels and Houston Astros when he collided with Lucroy, who had been waiting at home plate. [140] Both Ausmus and Yadier Molina criticized Marisnick for the play,[141] Marisnick was ultimately suspended for two games for a violation of Rule 6.01 (i), which was designed to protect catchers blocking the plate from violent collisions. [53], During the 201920 MLB offseason, Lucroy underwent surgery to place a titanium plate in his neck, which would repair the herniated disk that had affected him for the past few years. [174], Lucroy's younger brother David is also a professional baseball player. [57] Lucroy's ability to execute squeeze plays on bunts would become a defining characteristic of his approach at the plate, with his Brewers teammates nicknaming him "Mr. [98] Lucroy and Jeffress formed two-thirds of the Rangers' trading deadline moves, with Carlos Beltran rounding out the acquisitions that general manager Jon Daniels hoped would take the team to the World Series. Beginning at approximately 6:45 p.m., the field ceremony will also feature remarks by Major League BaseballCommissioner Emeritus and former team ownerBudSelig,Bob Ueckerand team principal ownerMark Attanasio andwill be moderated by broadcaster Brian Anderson. [86] Maldonado struggled in his absence, and upon Lucroy's June 1 return, the cumulative batting average for Milwaukee's catchers was only .162 through the first 51 games of the season. It is a special experience to play in Milwaukee and I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable.. After high school, Lucroy played college baseball for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, serving as the team's starting catcher beginning during his sophomore season. [94] In 95 games and 338 at bats for the Brewers in 2016, Lucroy batted .299 with 13 home runs and 50 RBI. Honorees have a plaque with their photo accompanied by a synopsis of their career. Lucroys bat and strong defensive skills helped set the stage for a fifth-place finish in the balloting for the National Leagues most valuable player award that season, making him the first catcher in franchise history to finish in the top 10. [157] Although Lucroy did well in spring training, going 6 for 18 in 14 Cactus League games, he was released from the White Sox on March 29 to clear room on the 40-man roster for utility infielder Jake Lamb. Period. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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