He spent seven seasons with the club, developing into an all-star in 2014 and 2016. [138] He left the game to go to the local hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion and a broken nose. 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Tickets are available now at brewers.com, the American Family Field Box Office and at 1-800-933-7890. It is a special experience to play in Milwaukee and I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable, said Lucroy. One could be forgiven for thinking that Jonathan Lucroy had retired years ago. [1] His father Steven worked as a greenskeeper for local golf courses, while his mother Karen stayed at home to take care of Lucroy and his two younger brothers, David and Matthew. [106] Despite the Rangers' early playoff exit, Lucroy said he had no regrets about rejecting a trade to the Indians, who clinched the AL pennant and went to the 2016 World Series, telling ESPN that his refusal to waive his no-trade clause was "an economic decision. Honorees have a plaque with their photo accompanied by a synopsis of their career. Previously, he signed a 1 year / $3,350,000 [37] In addition to his offensive performance, Lucroy's coaches in West Virginia and Brevard County valued his defensive abilities. Behind the plate, he had a fielding percentage of .992 and threw out 31 percent of attempted base stealers. With the Brewers, Lucroy was a two-time MLB All-Star, and he became the face of the franchise after Ryan Braun was implicated in the Biogenesis scandal. Its just wear and tear. Lucroy will be inducted into the Wall of Honor on Aug. 6 alongside Ryan Braun and Francisco K-Rod Rodriguez, a 2021 inductee who will be recognized this year. [42] That July, Lucroy appeared in the Southern League All-Star Game, recording an RBI for the North Division in their 70 shutout of the South Division team. [25] Facing Texas A&M in the regional finals, Lucroy hit his 18th home run of the season and recorded his 182nd collegiate RBI, breaking Damian Grossie's all-time school record. I just stunk bottom line. [86] Maldonado struggled in his absence, and upon Lucroy's June 1 return, the cumulative batting average for Milwaukee's catchers was only .162 through the first 51 games of the season. Published: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:22 AM PDT. [140] Both Ausmus and Yadier Molina criticized Marisnick for the play,[141] Marisnick was ultimately suspended for two games for a violation of Rule 6.01 (i), which was designed to protect catchers blocking the plate from violent collisions. [160] His stint with Washington was short-lived: after going 5 for 14 through the first five games of the season, Lucroy was designated for assignment on April 12 to clear room for Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, and Josh Harrison, all of whom were returning from the COVID-19 list. He joined the Brewers for 75 games in 2010. He continued, I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable. The Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday announced that Jonathan Lucroy will officially retire as a Milwaukee Brewer as he is inducted into the Wall of Honor on Saturday, Aug. 6. He continued, I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable. He ranks first in franchise history as a catcher in hits (752), batting average (.288), doubles (143), home runs (77), runs batted in (358) and runs (326). He was inducted into the Brewers Wall Of Honor in 2021 along with Carlos Gomez and Yovani Gallardo, but was unable to attend the ceremony. Lucroy finishes his career with two All-Star appearances and 108 home runs. [72] Lucroy saw action at first base, a position that the Brewers struggled to fill with a regular starter, for the first time during the 2013 season. WebLucroy, who primarily batted eighth in the Brewers' order, drew praise from retired players like Bob Uecker and Jamie Quirk both for his offensive improvement and for his [104] Lucroy batted .276 in 47 games after his trade to Texas, with 11 home runs and 31 RBI in 152 at bats. Next. [24] Despite falling to New Orleans in that year's Sun Belt Conference tournament, Lucroy was once again named to the All-Conference first team, while LouisianaLafayette clinched a spot in the 2007 NCAA Division I baseball tournament. His total MLB career earning is reported to be $29,353,874. A record for Major League Baseball players used has been set every year since 2013, up to 1,410 in 2019. Prince Fielder elected to Brewers' Walk of Fame; Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy will be added to Wall of Honor, After playing his entire 14-year career with the Brewers, Ryan Braun announces his retirement, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The fans have always embraced me and lifted me up. Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 21, 2021. Lucroys 53 doubles led the majors and also set a new standard for catchers in 2014. Family Life. Realmuto is 'a freak of nature', "Jonathan Lucroy thinks trade would be best for him and Brewers", "MLB trade rumors: Indians talking with Brewers about Jonathan Lucroy, report says", "Jonathan Lucroy selected for All-Star Game; Ryan Braun in Final Vote", "Lucroy stays perfect with another All-Star hit", "Brewers All-Star Jonathan Lucroy vetoes trade to Indians", "Brewers trade Jonathan Lucroy, Jeremy Jeffress to Rangers", "Ryan Cordell traded to Milwaukee Brewers", "Rangers caused storm with Jonathan Lucroy, Carlos Beltran deals", "Wilson, Holaday designated; Chirinos No. My body hurts and I wasn't the player I used to be. Lucroy was born on June 13, 1986, in Eustis, Florida. Lucroy also ranks second in games caught. Lucroy ranks second in Brewers franchise history in games caught with 725. So we're kind of exploring that right now. 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Jonathan Lucroy is familiar with Tony La Russas managing style. [83] His defensive performance also won Lucroy the 2014 Fielding Bible Award at catcher. But it is clear that Jonathan Lucroy is going to live his life exactly the way he played baseball: multi-faceted, limitless and full speed. Its been a whirlwind year out of baseball for the 36-year-old Lucroy, exactly the way he prefers it. [151] With the cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Baseball season, Lucroy instead spent the month of August at the Red Sox' alternate training site, McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where he mentored Boston's young pitching prospects and waited for another opportunity to play in the majors. He started in the position at the request of his father, as Lucroy was one of the only players unafraid of being hit by the ball, and he stayed there after developing a talent in the position. [148] Lucroy was one of seven catchers that the Boston Red Sox brought to spring training in 2020, signing a minor league contract with the team on February 19. [33], Lucroy started the 2008 minor league season with the Low-A West Virginia Power of the South Atlantic League. He will retire as a Milwaukee Brewer. He and St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina both represented the National League in the 2014 All-Star Game. [159] With starting and backup catchers Yan Gomes and Alex Avila both sidelined with injuries, Lucroy was tasked with starting the Nationals' season. [60] While facing the Arizona Diamondbacks in game 2 of the 2011 National League Division Series (NLDS), Lucroy once again executed a squeeze play on a bunt to drive in the go-ahead run and take the Brewers to a 20 series lead. WebJonathan Lucroy contract details, salary breakdowns, payroll salaries, bonuses, career earnings, market value, transactions and statistics. 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