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5 greatest Milwaukee Brewers sluggers of all time

  • ROLANDO ROSA
  • Mar 30, 2023
  • Mar 30, 2023 Updated Aug 24, 2025
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The Brewers have had some success with big boppers in their lineup, from Prince Fielder to Robin Yount. Here are the top sluggers in franchise history.

5 greatest Milwaukee Brewers sluggers of all time

The home run is one of the most exciting plays in all of sports and the Milwaukee Brewers have had some of the most memorable sluggers in MLB history.

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5. CF Gorman Thomas (1973-83, 1986)

Stormin’ Gorman was the original heavy hitter and a fan favorite for the Brewers during the franchise’s early years. 

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4. LF Geoff Jenkins (1998-07)

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Jenkins spent the first decade of his 11-year career with the Brewers.

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3. 1B Prince Fielder (2005-11)

When it comes to going yard, Fielder was a king for the Brewers during his seven seasons with the franchise. 

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2. SS/CF Robin Yount (1974-93)

Rockin’ Robin has a rightful claim as Mr. Brewer. The 6-foot, 165-pound Yount joined the Brewers in 1974 as an 18-year-old during the franchise’s fourth season and grew into a man that’s now enshrined in Cooperstown. 

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Honorable mention

OF Christian Yelich

Reds Brewers Baseball

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich won the National League MVP Award in 2018 and remains with the team.

Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press

When Christian Yelich arrived in Milwaukee after spending his first five seasons with the Miami Marlins, his power was limited.

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BREWERS PADRES

Richie Sexson hit 133 home runs in 534 games with the Brewers.

LENNY IGNELZI, ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVES
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1. LF/3B Ryan Braun (2007-20)

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Braun showcased his potential during his rookie season as he amassed 34 home runs and 97 RBIs with a .324 batting average and 1.004 OPS. Those marks earned Braun the NL Rookie of the Year in 2007. 

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