[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. [142] On August 2, 2019, only one game after Lucroy returned from the injured list, the Angels designated him for assignment in favor of Max Stassi, for whom they had traded while Lucroy was injured. A bunch of rejects in Oakland, all having a good time. While Lucroy remained the Brewers' starting catcher, Adam Lind's poor performance against left-handed pitchers, as well as his recurring back pain, ensured that Lucroy would see more time at first base, in turn allowing Malonado more time to catch. So we're kind of exploring that right now. The 36-year-old catcher has been a free agent since last July and He was a three-year starter for 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. Lucroy, drafted by Milwaukee in 2007, spent seven seasons with the Brewers from 2010-16, earning All-Star selections in 2014 and 2016. Lucroy finishes his career with two All-Star appearances and 108 home runs. [165] He was once again outrighted, this time back to Gwinnett, but rejected the assignment and elected free agency. DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and more, Former Brewer catcher Jonathan Lucroy in Milwaukee, From investing to real estate, consultation work and more, Former Brewer catcher Jonathan Lucroy is busy in "retirement", 3rd Street Market Hall in downtown Milwaukee, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Rangers, Red Sox and Braves have also been mentioned in connection to Lucroy, as has been the always-active mystery team. Also in attendance will be Francisco Rodriguez, otherwise known as K-Rod. It is a special experience to play in Milwaukee and I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable, said Lucroy. Since 2000, Albert Pujols leads all players with 100 career bWAR. He is second in games caught (725). Jonathan Lucroy is familiar with Tony La Russas managing style. Lucroy will join the permanent exhibit with a bronze plaque affixed to the exterior of the ballpark commemorating his accomplishments. And all that hard work has paid off. [85] On April 20, however, Lucroy fractured the big toe on his left foot from a foul tip during a game against the Cincinnati Reds. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [39], Lucroy received an invitation to the Brewers' spring training in 2009. Lucroy played for the Brewers from 2010-16 and was an All-Star in 2014 and 2016. Jonathans No. He joined the Brewers for 75 games in 2010. Next. Lucroy finished fourth in the MVP balloting in 2014, when he batted .301 with a .373 on-base percentage, 13 homers and 69 RBIs for the Brewers. [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. While Lucroy's first season with Texas helped them capture the AL West title, and he won a gold medal at the 2017 World Baseball Classic during the offseason, Robinson Chirinos soon surpassed Lucroy as the Rangers' starting catcher in 2017, and he finished out the year with the Rockies. 2023 www.jsonline.com. [5], Lucroy was an early standout at Umatilla High School, where he batted .310 with 10 doubles as a sophomore in 2002. [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. [48] When it was revealed later that week that Zaun had torn his glenoid labrum and would likely miss the remainder of the season, the Brewers decided to keep Lucroy in the majors, with George Kottaras serving as the team's starting catcher. Once he lost that spot to Vogt, it was only a Lucroy finished fourth in National League Most Valuable Player voting in 2014, becoming the first catcher in franchise history to finish in the top 10. [124] On April 21, Lucroy caught his first no-hitter when Sean Manaea blanked the Boston Red Sox in 108 pitches. [119] The Rockies clinched one of two NL Wild Card spots on September 30,[120] and although Lucroy had two doubles, two runs, and one RBI in that year's NL Wild Card Game, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Colorado 118. 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) But it is clear that Jonathan Lucroy is going to live his life exactly the way he played baseball: multi-faceted, limitless and full speed. Between 2010 and 2021, he spent 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, and Atlanta Braves. Lucroy was just 17 credits shy of getting his degree from Louisiana-Lafayette, and while he was originally an environmental sciences major, he changed his degree to general studies. [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. The Milwaukee Brewers said Tuesday that Lucroy will be inducted into the team's wall of honor on Saturday. [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. [62] Although the Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in six games, Lucroy recorded his first postseason home run in game 6. [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. [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. But it is clear that Jonathan Lucroy is going to live his life exactly the way he played baseball: multi-faceted, limitless and full speed. The writing was on the wall for Jonathan Lucroy as he couldnt even hold on to a back-up catcher spot for the Braves. One could be forgiven for thinking that Jonathan Lucroy had retired years ago. He would become a free agent in 2018. [79] When Molina tore a ligament in his thumb shortly before the All-Star Game,[80] Lucroy was called to start, while Miguel Montero of the Diamondbacks filled Molina's roster spot. Lucroy played for the Brewers from 2010 to 2016 and was an All-Star in 2014 and 2016. [131] Despite the loss, Lucroy did break Luis Severino's no-hitter with a single to left field in the fifth inning. A third-round draft pick out of Louisiana-Lafayette in 2007, Lucroy became Milwaukees every-day catcher in 2011. That's kind of where I'm at right now.. WebLucroy, who primarily batted eighth in the Brewers' order, drew praise from retired players like Bob Uecker and Jamie Quirk both for his offensive improvement and for his [169] He went 2-for-5 with an RBI in five tournament games before the United States was eliminated by Puerto Rico in the second round. MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has retired, the team announced Tuesday. [84], When the extent of Ryan Braun's involvement in the Biogenesis scandal was revealed just prior to the 2015 season, Braun received an 85-game suspension, while Lucroy became the face of the Brewers franchise, featured in media advertisements and on the cover of Milwaukee's team media guide. [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. Ramirez dropped his appeal and retired rather than face a 100-game suspension. And that's what really affected me the last four or five years, said Lucroy. [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. All rights reserved. But,theyre still there. The Brewers announced Tuesday that Lucroy will retire as a Brewer as part of the teams Wall of Honorceremony at American Family Field. [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. [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. In three seasons with Louisiana, Lucroy set a school record with 182 career runs batted in (RBI), 414 total bases, and 54 doubles. [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. 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. A record for Major League Baseball players used has been set every year since 2013, up to 1,410 in 2019. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Aug. 2, announced 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. He became a free agent on July 22 when he refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. He also spent two seasons playing collegiate summer baseball with the Sanford River Rats and Winter Park Diamond Dawgs of the Florida Collegiate Summer League. When I found out I had to take three advanced chemistry cancer classes to graduate after 15 years (being away) I'm like yeah that's not going to work out, said Lucroy. [159] With starting and backup catchers Yan Gomes and Alex Avila both sidelined with injuries, Lucroy was tasked with starting the Nationals' season. So I want to be I want to be present.". [147] In his limited playing time with Chicago, Lucroy batted .189 in 53 at bats, with one home run and six RBI. He was the third catcher selected for the NL team, joining Buster Posey and Wilson Ramos. [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. I'm grateful for the fans and everyone who supported me along the way.". As a catcher, he had a perfect fielding percentage and threw out 36 percent of attempted baserunners. [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. Fans can purchase tickets to join in the fun and memories for this special weekend. He also batted .242 in 74 games, with seven home runs and 30 RBI in 240 at bats. [93] He singled in his only plate appearance, preserving the 1.000 All-Star batting average that he had begun after recording two RBI doubles during the 2014 game. [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. [56] On May 28, Lucroy executed his first game-winning hit when he successfully completed a squeeze play in the bottom of the ninth inning to bring home Ryan Braun and help Milwaukee defeat the San Francisco Giants 32. [74] Roenicke wanted to use Lucroy only sparingly during the 2013 season, while devoting the next year's spring training to teaching him the position in full. "[107], Immediately after the conclusion of the World Series, the Rangers picked up Lucroy's $5.25 million contract option for the 2017 season, which they inherited in his trade from the Brewers. In 2011, his first full season in the major leagues, Lucroy batted .265 with 114 hits, 16 doubles, and 59 RBIs in 136 games. [146] On October 31, immediately after the conclusion of the 2019 World Series, Lucroy became a free agent. [10] Lucroy was one of three catchers for the Cajuns during his freshman year, splitting time with seniors Adam Massiatte and Justin Morgan. He played in the minor leagues from 2007 through half of 2010. All rights reserved. Jonathan Lucroy has shared a dugout with some of the best hitters of the 21st century. "I am really blessed and fortunate to play the game as long as I did," Lucroy said in a tweet. [161] He cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Nationals' alternate training site, but opted to become a free agent and find an opportunity with another team. Lucroy, drafted by Milwaukee in 2007, spent seven seasons with the Brewers from 2010-16, earning All-Star selections in 2014 and 2016. "St. Louis Cardinals Fans Blame Jonathan Lucroy, "Lucroy to start at catcher for NL in All-Star Game", "2014 Fielding Bible Award winners announced", "Jonathan Lucroy sees some action at first base", "Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy out 46 weeks with toe injury", "Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy returns from broken toe", "Lucroy visits specialist; concussion confirmed", "Jonathan Lucroy puts painful 2015 season in past", "The Phillies made a record-setting bet that J.T. Its just wear and tear. Copyright 2022 WSAW. WebJonathan Lucroy Positions: Catcher and First Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-0 , 200lb (183cm, 90kg) Born: June 13, 1986 (Age: 36-255d) in Eustis, FL us More bio, "Once I was released, I was driving home I was like, You know what? 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