Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ben Sheets
2001 - 2008
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Ben Sheets Marker
Inscription.
Ben Sheets. Drafted tenth overall by the Brewers in 1999, Sheets pitched eight seasons in Milwaukee, earning four All-Star selections and winning 10-plus games seven times. Enjoyed best season in 2004 when he finished third in the Majors in strikeouts (264) and fourth in ERA (2.70). In 2008, Sheets played a key role in the club's long-awaited return to the postseason, earning 13 wins and recording a 3.06 ERA - fifth lowest in the National League. That same season, Sheets became the first Brewers pitcher to start an All-Star Game. Set franchise record by striking out 18 batters on May 16, 2004 against the Atlanta Braves. Finished Brewers career with 86 wins, 18 complete games, a 3.72 ERA and 1,206 strikeouts - the most in franchise history.
Drafted tenth overall by the Brewers in 1999, Sheets pitched eight seasons in Milwaukee, earning four All-Star selections and winning 10-plus games seven times. Enjoyed best season in 2004 when he finished third in the Majors in strikeouts (264) and fourth in ERA (2.70). In 2008, Sheets played a key role in the club's long-awaited return to the postseason, earning 13 wins and recording a 3.06 ERA - fifth lowest in the National League. That same season, Sheets became the first Brewers pitcher to start an All-Star Game. Set franchise record by striking out 18 batters on May 16, 2004 against the Atlanta Braves. Finished Brewers career with 86 wins, 18 complete games, a 3.72 ERA and 1,206 strikeouts - the most in franchise history.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.744′ N, 87° 58.235′ 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: 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. John Jaha (here, next to this marker); Bob Wickman (here, next to this marker); Teddy Higuera
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
