MILWAUKEE (AP) Former All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy says he is retiring, more than a year after playing his last major league game. [156] He signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on February 11, 2021, where he was placed in competition with Zack Collins, Yermn Mercedes, and Seby Zavala for a chance to back up Yasmani Grandal, who was promoted to starting catcher after James McCann joined the New York Mets in free agency. Sign In; Aug 2 2022 Retired from Professional Baseball Jul 21 2021 Released by Atlanta (ATL) May 15 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL) MILWAUKEE (AP) Former All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy says he is retiring, more than a year after The 36-year-old catcher has been a free agent since last July and 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 writing was on the wall for Jonathan Lucroy as he couldnt even hold on to a back-up catcher spot for the Braves. Jonathan Lucroy is a retired American professional baseball catcher. [96] The next day, Lucroy and relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress were sent to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Lewis Brinson, Luis Ortiz, and a player to be named later,[97] ultimately Ryan Cordell. Lucroys 53 doubles led the majors and also set a new standard for catchers in 2014. Jonathan Lucroy, one of the best catchers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will officially call it quits on Saturday. [53][63], On March 27, 2012, just before the start of the 2012 MLB season, the Brewers signed Lucroy to a five-year, $11 million contract extension, with additional incentives up to $13 million. [164] He appeared in only two games for Atlanta, recording one RBI in the process, before a trade with the Diamondbacks brought Stephen Vogt to the Braves on July 17. [149] The COVID-19 pandemic caused a number of interruptions to the 2020 MLB season, however, and when the Red Sox submitted their list of 47 eligible players on July 20, Lucroy was omitted. [105] They were then swept by the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Division Series (ALDS), with Lucroy going only 1-for-12 in the three-game postseason matchup. [75] Although Lucroy was one of the best offensive catchers in 2013, batting .280 with 18 home runs, 82 RBI, and a .795 on-base plus slugging in 147 games, he struggled defensively: his 20.8 percent caught stealing rate was the lowest among MLB's starting catchers, while Lucroy's eight errors and seven passed balls were both career highs. Trivia. By Nick Viviani. And he got baseball tenure: 10 years (and a week) of service. He led the majors in doubles in 2014, the most by a catcher in a single season in MLB history. [33], Lucroy started the 2008 minor league season with the Low-A West Virginia Power of the South Atlantic League. [113], On July 30, 2017, the Rangers traded Lucroy to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later, confirmed the following month to be Rookie League prospect Pedro Gonzalez. [5][32] He was named both a Pioneer League Post-Season All-Star and a Baseball America Rookie All-Star for his performance that year. [53], During the 201920 MLB offseason, Lucroy underwent surgery to place a titanium plate in his neck, which would repair the herniated disk that had affected him for the past few years. Daily Clips June 20 2016 LOS ANGELES DODGERS CLIPS MONDAY JUNE 20 2016 OC REGISTER: Kenta Maeda shows his mettle as Dodgers hold off Brewers-Joey Kaufman Final: Dodgers defeat Braun officially retired last year with the Brewers and will now join the Wall of Honor. He also batted .242 in 74 games, with seven home runs and 30 RBI in 240 at bats. 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. After making his year-out-of-baseball official Saturday by retiring with the Milwaukee Brewers, Lucroy was able to talk about being on something of a tear in his post-playing personal life. By 2008, Lucroy could complete a throw from home plate to second base in 1.68 seconds, with 1.8 seconds considered MLB-caliber. Lucroys 53 doubles led the majors and also set a new standard for catchers in 2014. [131] Despite the loss, Lucroy did break Luis Severino's no-hitter with a single to left field in the fifth inning. The Brewers Wall of Honor is a distinction awarded to players, coaches and executives who meet a set of criteria based on service to the organization and career accomplishments. He became a free agent on July 22 when he refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. As well, catcher Jonathan Lucroy was designated for assignment. WebJonathan Lucroy contract details, salary breakdowns, payroll salaries, bonuses, career earnings, market value, transactions and statistics. [157] Although Lucroy did well in spring training, going 6 for 18 in 14 Cactus League games, he was released from the White Sox on March 29 to clear room on the 40-man roster for utility infielder Jake Lamb. [28], Following his junior year of college, the Milwaukee Brewers selected Lucroy in the third round, 101st overall, of the 2007 MLB Draft. [33] He batted .299 in 23 winter league games, with eight RBI and 23 hits in 77 at bats. He continued, I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable. The Brewers Wall of Honor is a permanent display outside of American Family Field on the north side of the ballpark adjacent to the Hot Corner entrance. Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy retires, Colfax man accused of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, Missing endangered person alert issued for man missing from Sheldon, Missing snowmobiler found dead after snowmobile falls through open water near Tomahawk, UWEC Women's Basketball Secures NCAA Tournament Spot (2/27/23). [1] When the regular minor league season ended, Lucroy joined the North Shore Honu of the Hawaii Winter Baseball league, where he developed his defensive abilities in preparation for a promotion to Low-A for the 2008 season. He played with the Crew [67] He missed 50 games before returning on July 26. 2023 www.jsonline.com. The Milwaukee Brewers said Tuesday that Lucroy will be inducted into the team's wall of honor on Saturday. Copyright 2022 WMTV. [125] Although he did not hit a home run through his first 31 games, the longest drought in his MLB career, Lucroy produced at the plate in other ways, with a .295 batting average by May 15. "Once I was released, I was driving home I was like, You know what? The Brewers announced [47] Lucroy made his MLB debut and recorded his first major league hit the next day, hitting a single in the eighth inning of a 153 loss to the Minnesota Twins. [53], On September 23, 2011, the Brewers defeated the Florida Marlins 41 to clinch the National League (NL) Central title and a place in the 2011 MLB postseason. 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. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. [153], Only hours after Lucroy's release from the Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies, who were in need of catching depth after J. T. Realmuto was sidelined with a hip injury, signed Lucroy to a minor league contract and assigned him to their alternate training site in the Lehigh Valley. MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has retired, the team announced Tuesday. 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 Next. [112] In his second season with the Rangers, Lucroy batted .242 with four home runs and 27 RBI in 77 games, while Chirinos had 12 home runs and 26 RBI in 46 games within that same time period. [55] The recovery process took two months, with Lucroy returning to the Brewers lineup on April 13. Lucroy played for the Brewers from 2010-16 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). [155] Philadelphia did not reach the 2020 MLB postseason, and Lucroy became a free agent after the World Series without having appeared in a game for the team. 79 of them were hit in seven seasons with Milwaukee, hitting .284 in that stretch. [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. With an interest in mentoring and teaching leadership skills, Lucroy is on LinkedIn as a consultant. Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown by Hall of FamersRobin Yount,Paul Molitor,Ted SimmonsandRollie Fingers. [66] Lucroy also had to tell Brewers fans to stop sending his wife hate mail for her perceived role in what he called a "freak thing". Its been a whirlwind year out of baseball for the 36-year-old Lucroy, exactly the way he prefers it. "I don't want to get tied to one thing. [99], Bryan Holaday and Bobby Wilson, who had been platooning the catcher position in place of Robinson Chirinos while he was on the disabled list with a fractured right forearm, were both designated for assignment, while Chirinos dropped from the Rangers' primary catcher to Lucroy's backup. A record for Major League Baseball players used has been set every year since 2013, up to 1,410 in 2019. [118] Although Lucroy continued to put up pedestrian numbers as a batter, his impact on the Rockies' pitching staff was immediate: the average ERA from the starting rotation dropped from 4.70 to 4.23 between July 30 and September 12, and the bullpen ERA similarly fell from 4.41 to 4.16 since Lucroy was traded to Colorado. [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. The players being recognized are Jonathan Lucroy, Ryan Braun, and Prince Fielder. Get the latest baseball news delivered to you! [116] He was meant to start with the new team immediately, taking over the starting catcher role from Tony Wolters,[117] but was a last-minute scratch on August 1 with a stomach illness. This Saturday, August 6, 2022, the Brewers will hold a ceremony to honor their inductions. He will retire as a Milwaukee Brewer. [20], During his junior year at LouisianaLafayette, Lucroy tied his own school record with five hits in a 106 win over South Alabama. [19] That summer, Lucroy returned to the FCSL, helping the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs to a championship title while leading the league with six home runs and 29 RBI. 2011 and 2018-20), retired After making his year-out-of [57] Lucroy's ability to execute squeeze plays on bunts would become a defining characteristic of his approach at the plate, with his Brewers teammates nicknaming him "Mr. In 2015, Lucroy accompanied Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, who was impressed with his charity work, to Washington for then-President of the United States Barack Obama's State of the Union Address. Petit set this record over seven appearances. I just stunk bottom line. I don't have any excuses for it. After writing Brendan Ryans name into the starting lineup for the first time this season, Joe Girardi was asked whether he was expecting anything offensively from the shortstop known for his glove. [7] He closed out his high school baseball career with a .450 batting average and 10 home runs as a senior in 2004. "I'm kind of taking a step by step. Hell sign the papers Saturday at Wall of Honor ceremonies alongside Ryan Braun (and K-Rod, who was added last year but couldnt attend). [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. 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[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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Lucroy, who had previously helped take no-hitters deep into games, referred to the game as the most well-executed pitching effort that he had ever caught. [82] With a .301 average, 13 home runs, 69 RBI, and a league-leading 53 doubles in 153 games and 585 at bats,[53] Lucroy came in fourth place in voting for the NL Most Valuable Player award, a title which ultimately went to Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 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. The Brewers Wall of Honor is a permanent display outside of American Family Field on the north side of the ballpark adjacent to the Hot Corner entrance. [144] Despite not having played in a major league game since his July concussion, Lucroy was added to the starting lineup the day after signing with the Cubs, batting behind Alex Wood to face Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies. [182] During his tenure with the Brewers, he performed charity work for the Fisher House Foundation, Honor Flight, and providing scholarship opportunities to military families. The Brewers Wall of Honor is a permanent display outside of American Family Field on the north side of the ballpark adjacent to the Hot Corner entrance. Help us share the knowledge by buying a gift subscription. [64] At the end of May, Lucroy, who had been batting .345 with five homers and 30 RBI through the first two months of the season, suffered a boxer's fracture when his wife accidentally dropped a suitcase onto his hand. I look for investment opportunities. [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. [170] Four years later, Lucroy rejoined Team USA for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. [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. "[54], A number of Brewers suffered injuries during spring training in 2011, including Lucroy, who fractured the little finger on his throwing hand during a drill. [91] As a result, the Brewers spent most of the first half of the season looking for a suitable trade target for Lucroy. After the season, Lucroy was named to both the All-Sun Belt Conference Second Team and the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team. [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. 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. [62] Although the Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in six games, Lucroy recorded his first postseason home run in game 6. Sign up to receive professional baseball news in your inbox every week. [132] Lucroy became a free agent at the end of the season, and although he was open to returning to Oakland, the two parties could not compromise on contractual terms. I look for opportunities to grow my consulting, business, whatever they may be. [38] In a 2016 retrospective, longtime Brevard County public address announcer J. C. Meyerholz referred to Lucroy as "one of the best positional players in my 12 years with Manatees". WebJonathan Lucroy : Tied Petit retired 46 batters in a row breaking the record held by Mark Buehrle (45 consecutive) set in 2009. Prince Fielder is enshrined on the Walk of Fame that same day. [21] That May, Lucroy received his second career Sun Belt Conference player of the week award when he went 8-for-14 with four extra-base hits and a 1.000 slugging percentage in a three-game sweep of LouisianaMonroe. Tell us where we should look inside here. [147] In his limited playing time with Chicago, Lucroy batted .189 in 53 at bats, with one home run and six RBI. 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He had been one of the best all around catchers in the game for years before [109] By the end of June, however, Lucroy was steadily losing playing time to Chirinos, a decision that was made partially to keep both catchers healthy during a stretch of 20 games in as many days, but also in part because Chirinos was outperforming Lucroy offensively. Tickets are available now at brewers.com, the American Family Field Box Office and at 1-800-933-7890. Tickets are available now at brewers.com, the American Family Field Box Office and at 1-800-933-7890. My son's four. Hell sign the papers Saturday at Wall of Honor ceremonies alongside Ryan Braun (and K-Rod, who was added last year but couldnt attend). [174], Lucroy's younger brother David is also a professional baseball player. I am honored to retire a Milwaukee Brewer and be inducted into the Wall of Honor, amongst so many of the greats in this franchise. The Brewers and the City of Milwaukee have always held a special place in my heart, I feel at ease and at home here. Lucroy, drafted by Milwaukee in 2007, spent seven seasons with the Brewers from 2010-16, earning All-Star selections in 2014 and 2016. 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. [103] As the season progressed, Lucroy also became more adept at picking off attempted base stealers; by September 22, he had thrown out 42 baserunners in 109 attempts. [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. Behind the plate, he had a fielding percentage of .992 and threw out 31 percent of attempted base stealers. [138] He left the game to go to the local hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion and a broken nose. Its just wear and tear. In addition to holding the Umatilla record with 22 career home runs, Lucroy collected a number of honors throughout his career: he was an All-State honorable mention as a freshman, All-Area second team as a sophomore, and All-Area first team, All-State first team, and All-Central Florida second team as a junior. Prince Fielder is enshrined on the Walk of Fame that same day. One could be forgiven for thinking that Jonathan Lucroy had retired years ago. In 1,210 games across 12 seasons, Lucroy recorded 108 home runs and 548 RBI. [172], On August 6, 2022, Lucroy will be formally inducted into the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor. [83] His defensive performance also won Lucroy the 2014 Fielding Bible Award at catcher. [14] After the regular season ended, Lucroy played collegiate summer baseball with the Sanford River Rats of the Florida Collegiate Summer League (FCSL), where his league-leading RBIs landed him a spot on the all-star team. 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). Jonathan Lucroy is an American baseball player who has been with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim since 2018. 6 jersey was retired by Umatilla High School in April 2011. Hes already working in this role with a media organization, although he signed a non-disclosure agreement so he can't discuss it further. Sign In; Aug 2 2022 Retired from Professional Baseball Jul 21 2021 Released by Atlanta (ATL) May 15 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL) WebJonathan Lucroy contract details, salary breakdowns, payroll salaries, bonuses, career earnings, market value, transactions and statistics. Jonathan has been named a two-time All Star, set his high school record in doubles (54), RBI (184) and total bases (414). The Milwaukee Brewers say Lucroy will be inducted into the teams wall of honor on Saturday. Also being inducted that day will be Ryan Braun, with 2021 inductee Francisco Rodriguez also on hand and recognized. [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. [94] In 95 games and 338 at bats for the Brewers in 2016, Lucroy batted .299 with 13 home runs and 50 RBI. His Opening Day two-RBI double against Drew Smyly of the Atlanta Braves was both Lucroy's first major league hit since 2019 and provided the first two runs of the Nationals' season. [16] Although the transition to full-time catching saw Lucroy's batting average drop to .243 through the end of March, he led LouisianaLafayette with four home runs in that same frame. Ramirez dropped his appeal and retired rather than face a 100-game suspension. He caught in 20 games, starting behind the plate for 14, and also made four appearances at first base. WebJonathan Lucroy: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. Jonathan Lucroy has shared a dugout with some of the best hitters of the 21st century. [81] On September 27, Lucroy broke Ivn Rodrguez's 18-year record of 46 doubles by a catcher in one season. After high school, Lucroy played college baseball for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, serving as the team's starting catcher beginning during his sophomore season. 79 of them were hit in seven seasons with Milwaukee, hitting .284 in that stretch. [22] By the end of the month, Lucroy had helped take LouisianaLafayette to the Sun Belt Conference regular-season title, leading the team with a .373 batting average, 87 hits, 19 doubles, 59 RBI, and 155 total bases, the last of which was a school record. He led the majors in doubles in 2014, the most by a catcher in a single season in MLB history. [13] Although he caught in only six games for the Cajuns, Lucroy's time as a designated hitter allowed him to bat .379 with five home runs and 48 RBI as a freshman, and he helped take the team to a 4819 record and a Sun Belt Conference regular season championship. CAPTION: Jonathan Lucroy SOURCE: ESPN.com. Awards. His total MLB career earning is reported to be $29,353,874. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Aug. 2, announced Jonathan Lucroy will officially retire as a Milwaukee Brewer as he is [12] On April 18, 2005, Lucroy was named the Sun Belt Conference player of the week for picking up the 14th five-hit game in LouisianaLafayette history, against the rival New Orleans Privateers. Published: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:22 AM PDT. [59] He played in 136 regular season games during his sophomore season, batting .265 with 12 home runs and 59 RBI in 430 at bats. [53], On July 30, 2016, shortly before the MLB trading deadline, Lucroy declined to move his no-trade clause to the Cleveland Indians for a deal that would have brought four prospects to Milwaukee. 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. The Brewers and the City of Milwaukee have always held a special place in my heart, I feel at ease and at home here, Lucroy said. In 2012 he became the first catcher since 1920 to have two games with seven or more RBI in a single season. Lucroy also ranks second in games caught. [39], Lucroy received an invitation to the Brewers' spring training in 2009. He is second in games caught (725). Further, that same date Prince Fielder will be enshrined into the Walk of Fame, as the 21st inductee into the prestigious category. Knowing that Lucroy was close to breaking Rodrguez's record, the Brewers intentionally started Maldonado at first base. MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has retired, the team announced Tuesday. He joined the Brewers for 75 games in 2010. Lucroy will join the permanent exhibit with a bronze plaque affixed to the exterior of the ballpark commemorating his accomplishments. [108] Coming directly off of his gold medal performance at the 2017 World Baseball Classic, Lucroy had a difficult readjustment to the MLB season. Jonathan Lucroy is familiar with Tony La Russas managing style. [136] By May, Lucroy had become the team's starting catcher, receiving twice as much time at the plate as Smith, who became the backup. He was in competition with Kevin Plawecki and several others to back up Christian Vzquez, who was coming off of a breakout 2019 season. Period. [180] The Lucroys were close family friends with former Louisiana coach Tony Robichaux until his death in 2019. [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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The reason he retired was that he tested positive in a spring training drug test for a banned substance. Lucroy played for the Brewers from 2010 to 2016 and was an All-Star in 2014 and 2016. [123] On March 9, he signed a one-year contract with Oakland, moving Maxwell and Phegley down the depth chart and pushing pitcher Jairo Labourt off of the 40-man roster. [165] He was once again outrighted, this time back to Gwinnett, but rejected the assignment and elected free agency. He's crazy. [176], Lucroy's wife Sarah is also an alumna of LouisianaLafayette, and the couple met when they were both attending the university. WebWelcome to buy andrew mccutchen navy red Jersey MLB gears here, there are all kinds of products for you to choose. [177] They have two children together, a daughter named Ellia and a son named Easton. This celebration will take place on Friday night and will include ceremonial first pitches by Robin Yount,Paul Molitor,Ted SimmonsandRollie Fingers. [29] He signed with the team only two days after the draft, agreeing to a signing bonus of $340,000 and beginning his professional baseball career. MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has retired, the team announced Tuesday. Their previous starter Travis d'Arnaud was on the 60-day injured list with a torn thumb ligament, while third-string Tyler Flowers had just announced his retirement from MLB. I had a herniation real bad and then I had it fixed but it's still with me. He retired on April 8, 2011, after batting just .059 (1 for 17) in five games for the Rays. 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