Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mike Caldwell
1977 - 1984
Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Mike Caldwell Marker
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Mike Caldwell. One of the most successful pitchers in Brewers history, the Southpaw appeared in 239 games for Milwaukee over an eight-year span. Best season occurred in 1978 as the A.L. Cy Young Runner-Up with a 22-9 record, A.L.-best 23 complete games and franchise-best 2.36 ERA, from 1978-1983, led the A.L. in innings pitched (1,384) and complete games (75), ranked second in shutouts (18) and fourth in wins (91). His winning percentages in 1978 and 1979 ranked fifth and second in the A.L., respectively. A key starter on the 1982 team, Caldwell earned the wins in game one and game five of the 1982 World Series. Retired as the franchise leader in winning percentage (.560), ERA (3.74) and complete games (81).
One of the most successful pitchers in Brewers history, the Southpaw appeared in 239 games for Milwaukee over an eight-year span. Best season occurred in 1978 as the A.L. Cy Young Runner-Up with a 22-9 record, A.L.-best 23 complete games and franchise-best 2.36 ERA, from 1978-1983, led the A.L. in innings pitched (1,384) and complete games (75), ranked second in shutouts (18) and fourth in wins (91). His winning percentages in 1978 and 1979 ranked fifth and second in the A.L., respectively. A key starter on the 1982 team, Caldwell earned the wins in game one and game five of the 1982 World Series. Retired as the franchise leader in winning percentage (.560), ERA (3.74) and complete games (81).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.22′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jim Gantner (here, next to this marker); George Scott
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 195 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
