Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cal Eldred
1991 - 1999
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Cal Eldred Marker
Inscription.
Cal Eldred. The 17th overall pick by the Brewers in 1989, Eldred spent the first nine seasons of his 14-year Major League career in Milwaukee. Found immediate success in 1992 by posting an 11-2 record - including a club record-tying ten straight wins - with a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts, finishing fourth in the A.L. Rookie of the Year voting. Won 16 games the following season, leading the A.L. in games started and innings pitched. Compiled 11 wins during the strike-shortened season of 1994, while again leading the A.L. in games started. His 38 wins from 1992-1994 ranked eleventh in the American League. As a Brewer, Eldred earned 64 wins in 169 starts and 1,078 innings - all of which were franchise-best totals during the 1990s.
The 17th overall pick by the Brewers in 1989, Eldred spent the first nine seasons of his 14-year Major League career in Milwaukee. Found immediate success in 1992 by posting an 11-2 record - including a club record-tying ten straight wins - with a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts, finishing fourth in the A.L. Rookie of the Year voting. Won 16 games the following season, leading the A.L. in games started and innings pitched. Compiled 11 wins during the strike-shortened season of 1994, while again leading the A.L. in games started. His 38 wins from 1992-1994 ranked eleventh in the American League. As a Brewer, Eldred earned 64 wins in 169 starts and 1,078 innings - all of which were franchise-best totals during the 1990s.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.234′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. 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. Bill Wegman (here, next to this marker); Darryl Hamilton (here, next to this marker); Pat Listach
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
