Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jeromy Burnitz
1996 - 2001
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Jeromy Burnitz Marker
Inscription.
Jeromy Burnitz. Acquired in a trade for Kevin Seitzer in August 1996, Burnitz spent five-plus seasons in Milwaukee. Averaged 33 home runs, 102 RBI, 92 runs, 32 doubles and a .875 OPS from 1997 to 2001 also a valuable defensive asset, finishing among the top five N.L. right fielders in assists four out of five years from 1997 to 2001. Named Brewers Player of the Year in 1998, and then a starter for the National League All-Star Team in 1999, becoming the first Brewer to start an All-Star Game since Paul Molitor in 1988. Finished Brewers career with 165 home runs and 525 RBI in 782 games. At the end of his Brewers tenure, Burnitz's home run total ranked sixth all-time in franchise history.
Acquired in a trade for Kevin Seitzer in August 1996, Burnitz spent five-plus seasons in Milwaukee. Averaged 33 home runs, 102 RBI, 92 runs, 32 doubles and a .875 OPS from 1997 to 2001 also a valuable defensive asset, finishing among the top five N.L. right fielders in assists four out of five years from 1997 to 2001. Named Brewers Player of the Year in 1998, and then a starter for the National League All-Star Team in 1999, becoming the first Brewer to start an All-Star Game since Paul Molitor in 1988. Finished Brewers career with 165 home runs and 525 RBI in 782 games. At the end of his Brewers tenure, Burnitz's home run total ranked sixth all-time in franchise history.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.233′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. Marker can be reached from Brewers Way. The marker is part of the Brewers Wall of Honor which is on display on the northeast wall (left field) of Miller Park. It is near the Hot Corner entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Miller Park, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dan Plesac (here, next to this marker); Chris Bosio (here, next to this marker); Mike Fetters
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
