Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mark Loretta
1995 - 2002
Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Mark Loretta Marker
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Mark Loretta. A seventh-round draft pick by the Brewers in 1993, Loretta debuted in 1995 and spent the first eight of his 15 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. A versatile utility player, Loretta played every infield position other than catcher during his tenure, including pitching an inning of scoreless relief against the Cincinnati Reds on June 20, 2001. Enjoyed his best season with Milwaukee in 1998 when he hit .316 with a .382 on-base percentage. Finished Brewers career with a .289 batting average and .355 OBP, ranking in the top ten in each category in franchise history among players with at least 2,000 plate appearances. Would later earn two All-Star selections: 2004 (San Diego Padres) and 2006 (Boston Red Sox).
A seventh-round draft pick by the Brewers in 1993, Loretta debuted in 1995 and spent the first eight of his 15 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. A versatile utility player, Loretta played every infield position other than catcher during his tenure, including pitching an inning of scoreless relief against the Cincinnati Reds on June 20, 2001. Enjoyed his best season with Milwaukee in 1998 when he hit .316 with a .382 on-base percentage. Finished Brewers career with a .289 batting average and .355 OBP, ranking in the top ten in each category in franchise history among players with at least 2,000 plate appearances. Would later earn two All-Star selections: 2004 (San Diego Padres) and 2006 (Boston Red Sox).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.744′ N, 87° 58.237′ 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: Craig Counsell (here, next to this marker); Corey Hart
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
