Now living in Dallas, Lucroy visitedMilwaukee on Saturday once again, for the third time in less than a year, this time accepting his induction to the Brewers Wall of Honor. [a][78] While both were named MLB All-Stars, Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals narrowly defeated Lucroy in a fan vote to determine the starting lineup for that year's game. First, the 11th and final team of his career, Atlanta, let him go in August 2021. Jonathan Lucroy to officially retire as a Milwaukee Brewer Lucroy to Retire and Receive Wall of Honor Distinction on Saturday, Aug. 6 August 2nd, 2022 CAPTION: Jonathan Lucroy SOURCE: ESPN.com. He and St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina both represented the National League in the 2014 All-Star Game. He Next. He played with the Crew from 2010-2016 and was an All-Star in 2014 and 2016. 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). [133], The Los Angeles Angels, who were in need of a veteran supplement for young catchers Jos Briceo and Kevan Smith, signed Lucroy to a one-year, $3.35 million contract on December 28, 2018. [102] Lucroy attributed the pitching staff's turnaround to his use of the KISS principle, which forced the starting pitchers to rely more heavily on the stronger pitches in their repertoire than trying to trick batters with their less-developed secondary pitches. He continued, I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable. He will retire as a Milwaukee Brewer. 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. The Milwaukee Brewers say Lucroy will be inducted into the teams wall of honor on Saturday. Lucroy, age 35, has officially decided to hang up the cleats and will sign his retirement papers this weekend as a member of the Brewers. [15], As the Cajuns' new starting catcher in 2006, Lucroy opened his sophomore season by kicking off a five-run comeback eighth inning for LouisianaLafayette with a bases-clearing double in their opening day 82 defeat of LouisianaMonroe. He led the majors in doubles in 2014, the most by a catcher in a single season in MLB history. pic.twitter.com/BwhOdll5nL. [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. Jonathan Lucroy formerly played for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and Milwaukee Brewers, among others. Lucroys 53 doubles led the majors and also set a new standard for catchers in 2014. I will have it the rest of my life. [154] The move was made just before MLB teams had to submit their postseason rosters, thus allowing the Phillies to carry an extra catcher into a potential playoff run. I felt peace about it, closure. Lucroy, Braun, Rodriguez and Fielder all will throw out ceremonial first pitches prior to that nights game against the Cincinnati Reds, at approximately 5:50 p.m. On Friday, the Brewers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 American League Championshipa pre-game parade of players on the warning track and ceremony to follow. "I'm kind of taking a step by step. [128] Lucroy enjoyed his time in Oakland, particularly the chemistry built among the team, and in August he told reporters, "We're all running together. This celebration will take place on Friday night and will include ceremonial first pitches by Robin Yount,Paul Molitor,Ted SimmonsandRollie Fingers. His final game was for the Braves at Miami on July 10 last year. [32], Lucroy opened the 2010 season with Huntsville, but was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds after only 10 games, during which he had at least one hit in every outing and 19 overall. The players being recognized are Jonathan Lucroy, Ryan Braun, and Prince Fielder. And hell do so as a member of the team that drafted and helped develop him into an all-star. [26] LouisianaLafayette's tournament run came to an end the next night when Texas A&M defeated them 52 in the elimination game. I look for investment opportunities. 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. 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). WebJonathan Lucroy: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. Help us share the knowledge by buying a gift subscription. One could be forgiven for thinking that Jonathan Lucroy had retired years ago. Lucroy was born on June 13, 1986, in Eustis, Florida. [20], During his junior year at LouisianaLafayette, Lucroy tied his own school record with five hits in a 106 win over South Alabama. Martin Maldonado, who had previously filled in for Contreras in times of injury, had just been traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for Tony Kemp, leaving the Cubs without a veteran catcher. He was joined by former teammates Ryan Braun, who accepted the same honor, and Prince Fielder, who was honored with the Walk of Fame. 79 of them were hit in seven seasons with Milwaukee, hitting .284 in that stretch. He's crazy. Lucroy missed the first ten games of the 2011 season with a broken right pinky finger. MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has retired, the team announced Tuesday. [52] Lucroy appeared in 75 games during his rookie season, batting .253 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 277 at bats. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. I look for opportunities to grow my consulting, business, whatever they may be. Lucroy will be inducted into the teams Hall of Fame on Saturday. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. [177] They have two children together, a daughter named Ellia and a son named Easton. When Lucroy and Oakland could not come to contractual terms for the 2019 season, he joined the Angels instead. He has chronic neck issues at the C5 and C6 vertebrae and upper back injuries, which he said are 80% better than what he was dealing with as a player. In the first 14 games he started after being traded, Texas went 95, and the pitching staff had a cumulative 3.28 ERA, while as a batter, he had seven home runs and 14 RBI in his first 53 at bats. Along with Lucroy, Braun, Fielder, and Rodriguez being honored, the Brewers are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Series team. [181], After his college teammate and best friend was permanently paralyzed while serving in the Oklahoma National Guard during the War in Afghanistan, Lucroy became an advocate for veterans' affairs. [11] Although preference was given to the two senior catchers, Lucroy was a strong enough hitter that his college coaches did not want him to stay on the bench, and so by April, he was promoted to the team's designated hitter. He spent seven seasons with the club before being traded to Texas in 2016, developing into an all-star in 2014 and 2016. [95] In his decision to veto the trade, Lucroy cited a lack of financial incentives from Cleveland, as well as their inability to guarantee that he would serve as the team's starting catcher in 2017. I'm grateful for the fans and everyone who supported me along the way.". 2023 www.jsonline.com. I just stunk bottom line. [18] Although LouisianaLafayette lost both the regular season and Sun Belt Conference baseball tournament championship titles to Troy University, Lucroy was named to the All-Sun Belt Tournament team after recording 11 hits, including seven extra-base hits, and nine RBI in 17 tournament at bats. All rights reserved. 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My son's four. The retirement ceremony will take place at an afternoon press conference featuring the 2022 Walk of Fame and Wall of Honor inductees prior to the Brewers vs. Reds game that night. [18] Between Sanford and Winter Park, Lucroy batted .325 in two seasons of collegiate summer baseball, with eight home runs and 41 RBI in 60 games. He joined the Brewers for 75 games in 2010. And all that hard work has paid off. I had a herniation real bad and then I had it fixed but it's still with me. Lucroy ranks second in Brewers franchise history in games caught with 725. While the hit was actually Lucroy's 53rd double of the year, seven of those came while he was playing first base. [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. ", "Miguel Montero replaces Yadier Molina on NL All-Star roster". 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