Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fernando Viña
1995 - 1999
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Fernando Viña Marker
Inscription.
Fernando Viña. A leadoff hitter and stalwart defender at second base, Viña played five seasons in Milwaukee and posted a .286 batting average with the club. Holds the distinction of being the Brewers' first National League All-Star after earning recognition in 1998 when he posted a .311 batting average in 722 plate appearances, third-most in the National League also tallied 198 hits, 101 runs, 39 doubles, seven triples and 22 stolen bases that season, and led N.L. second basemen in assists with 468. Finished in his league's top ten in triples in three separate seasons ('96, '98, '99) while with the Brewers. Later won consecutive Gold Gloves in 2001 and 2002 with St. Louis.
A leadoff hitter and stalwart defender at second base, Viña played five seasons in Milwaukee and posted a .286 batting average with the club. Holds the distinction of being the Brewers' first National League All-Star after earning recognition in 1998 when he posted a .311 batting average in 722 plate appearances, third-most in the National League also tallied 198 hits, 101 runs, 39 doubles, seven triples and 22 stolen bases that season, and led N.L. second basemen in assists with 468. Finished in his league's top ten in triples in three separate seasons ('96, '98, '99) while with the Brewers. Later won consecutive Gold Gloves in 2001 and 2002 with St. Louis.
Location. 43° 1.743′ 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); Bill Hall (here, next to this marker); Geoff Jenkins (here, next
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
