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Mike Caldwell

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
· 1977 - 1984
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One of the most successful pitchers in Brewers history, the southpaw appeared in 239 games for Milwaukee over an eight-year span. His best season came in 1978, when he was the A.L. Cy Young runner-up with a 22-9 record, an A.L.-best 23 complete games, and a franchise-best 2.36 ERA. From 1978 to 1983, he led the A.L. in innings pitched with 1,384 and in complete games with 75, while ranking second in shutouts with 18 and fourth in wins with 91. His winning percentages in 1978 and 1979 ranked fifth and second in the A.L. respectively. A key starter on the 1982 team, he earned the wins in game one and game five of the 1982 World Series. He retired as the franchise leader in winning percentage at .560, ERA at 3.74, and complete games with 81.
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