The Brewers are World Series champions for the first time. They dominated along the way, losing just two games in the postseason. They showed the mettle to come from behind in eight of their 11 wins, they suffocated their opponents with incredible pitching and they saw a handful of heroes break out with big moments.
Accordingly, several artifacts from the Brewers’ title run are set to be immortalized at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Here’s the list.
World Series MVP William Contreras’ chest protector and shin guards: The catcher was simply dominant all October long, and that didn’t change in the Fall Classic. He batted .381 with four RBIs against the Rays. But his best work might have come behind the dish, as he threw out four would-be basestealers and utilized the first-year ABS Challenge System to the fullest.
Pat Murphy’s postseason hoodie: The charismatic skipper, winner of two consecutive National League Manager of the Year Awards and in the running for a third, has become the beloved figurehead for this team. Now, his iconic on-field look is heading to the Hall.
Aaron Ashby’s glasses: Speaking of iconic looks, Ashby’s specs are instantly recognizable. They’re a fitting memento for a legendary postseason run. The left-handed reliever pitched 18 innings in October -- all scoreless. It’s the longest scoreless innings streak by a reliever in a single postseason.
Sal Frelick’s Game 2 batting gloves: Frelick battled injuries and posted a career-worst .614 OPS during the regular season. And yet, he delivered a momentous swing in Game 2 of the World Series, the tying home run in Milwaukee’s eventual 5-4 win.
Christian Yelich’s Game 4 jersey: Yelich, the first captain in franchise history, has been one of the driving forces behind the Brewers’ extended success since his arrival in 2018. He had a triple and two RBIs during the World Series.
Cooper Pratt’s Games 4 and 5 bat: Pratt found his swing at the right time in his debut season. The rookie logged eight hits in five World Series games, including six in consecutive trips to the plate at one point between Games 4 and 5. That set a record for rookies in the Fall Classic.
Jacob Misiorowski’s Game 5 cap: The likely NL Cy Young winner for one of the most dominant regular seasons in MLB history, Misiorowski fittingly put the finishing touches on the Brewers’ run with 5 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 5.
Brice Turang’s Game 5 cleats: Turang doubled amid two hits and a run scored in Game 5, and then the second baseman recorded the final title-clinching out by tossing Richie Palacios’ ground ball to first base.