Features on each member of the 1990 Milwaukee Brewers farm system
Complete:
- AAA - Denver Zephyrs (27)
- AA - El Paso Diablos (25)
- High-A - Stockton Ports (28)
- Single-A - Beloit Brewers (26)
- Rooke - Helena Brewers (29)
1990 Denver Zephyrs (27)
1 - Don August, Enjoyed It
Don August got first his major league shutout and knew he'd have five days to enjoy it until his next start.
2 - Mike Birkbeck, Fifth Starter
It took Mike Birkbeck a little while to get going in 1988, but when he did, he won eight. He then never won again.
3 - George Canale, Looking Out
George Canale asked to play on the team that had a spot for him. He never got on one.
4 - Mike Capel, Adjustment Try
Mike Capel tried to be aggressive. He then got his first of three major league saves for the Astros.
5 - Logan Easley, Proved 'Em
Logan Easley proved 'em wrong with time in two major league seasons.
6 - Tom Edens, Offer Accepted
Tom Edens wanted to do both, finish his AAA start and make his next in the bigs. He chose the second option.
7 - Ruben Escalera, Rookie Manager
Ruben Escalera has served as Athletics scout and rookie league manager. He played seven seasons, never made the bigs.
1 - Don August, Enjoyed It
Don August got first his major league shutout and knew he'd have five days to enjoy it until his next start.
2 - Mike Birkbeck, Fifth Starter
It took Mike Birkbeck a little while to get going in 1988, but when he did, he won eight. He then never won again.
3 - George Canale, Looking Out
George Canale asked to play on the team that had a spot for him. He never got on one.
4 - Mike Capel, Adjustment Try
Mike Capel tried to be aggressive. He then got his first of three major league saves for the Astros.
5 - Logan Easley, Proved 'Em
Logan Easley proved 'em wrong with time in two major league seasons.
6 - Tom Edens, Offer Accepted
Tom Edens wanted to do both, finish his AAA start and make his next in the bigs. He chose the second option.
7 - Ruben Escalera, Rookie Manager
Ruben Escalera has served as Athletics scout and rookie league manager. He played seven seasons, never made the bigs.
8 - Don Gordon, Streak Extended
Don Gordon gave up Paul Molitor's last hit in his 39-game hit streak. Gordon played in three major league seasons.
9 - Mark Higgins, Crucial Situation
Mark Higgins set up the tie-breaking run with his first major league hit. It ended up being his only major league hit.
10 - Dave Machemer, Nothing Else
Dave Machemer knew what he wanted to do and that was manage.
11 - Frank Mattox, Very Patient
Frank Mattox worked hard trying to find major league prospects, after seven seasons playing. He passed away in Feb 2012.
12 - Chuck McGrath, Shored Up
Chuck McGrath was picked up by the Brewers to shore up upper minors staff. He never made the bigs in seven seasons.
13 - Tim McIntosh, So Long
Tim McIntosh made the majors for parts of five seasons. His first career hit went for a home run.
14 - Joe Mitchell, Noteworthy Attendee
Joe Mitchell hoped becoming a utility man would get him to the majors. He never made it.
15 - Mario Monico, Prolific Hawaiian: Mario Monico is said to have been able to hit a ball bearing with a No. 2 pencil. He never made majors.
16 - Billy Moore, Inherent Aggressivness
Billy Moore gave a good effort with men on base. He did so in the majors for just six games.
17 - Jeff Peterek, Great Game
Jeff Peterek shut down the Yankees in his 1988 major league debut. He got just four starts in the majors.
18 - Dennis Powell, Big-League Pitcher
Dennis Powell was seen by Pete Rose as a big-league pitcher. He was for eight seasons.
19 - Ed Puig, Strong Start
Ed Puig pitched well enough to make AAA, but not well enough to make the majors.
20 - Joe Redfield, Played Hard
Joe Redfield went through hard times in the minors to make majors twice, for 12 games.
21 - Alan Sadler, Not One Thing
Alan Sadler served as the punter on his college football team. He played eight seasons in pro baseball, never made the bigs.
22 - D.L. Smith, In Motion
D.L. Smith was an option for the Brewers in 1991. He didn't get his call then, or ever.
23 - Jackson Todd, Playing Again
Jackson Todd came back from cancer to return to the majors. He played with the Mets and Blue Jays. He also coached.
24 - Tim Torricelli, Good Rapport: Tim Torricelli wasn't a good hitter, but for a catcher, hitting wasn't as important.
25 - Darryel Walters, No Room
Darryel Walters got stuck behind other outfielders in the Brewers system. He never made the majors.
26 - Tim Watkins, This Far
Tim Watkins almost made the Brewers out of spring training 1988. Sent to AAA Denver, Watkins never made the majors.
27 - Joe Xavier, Made Them Go
Joe Xavier made the Denver Zephyrs go in early 1989. He couldn't make himself go to the majors.
Don Gordon gave up Paul Molitor's last hit in his 39-game hit streak. Gordon played in three major league seasons.
9 - Mark Higgins, Crucial Situation
Mark Higgins set up the tie-breaking run with his first major league hit. It ended up being his only major league hit.
10 - Dave Machemer, Nothing Else
Dave Machemer knew what he wanted to do and that was manage.
11 - Frank Mattox, Very Patient
Frank Mattox worked hard trying to find major league prospects, after seven seasons playing. He passed away in Feb 2012.
12 - Chuck McGrath, Shored Up
Chuck McGrath was picked up by the Brewers to shore up upper minors staff. He never made the bigs in seven seasons.
13 - Tim McIntosh, So Long
Tim McIntosh made the majors for parts of five seasons. His first career hit went for a home run.
14 - Joe Mitchell, Noteworthy Attendee
Joe Mitchell hoped becoming a utility man would get him to the majors. He never made it.
15 - Mario Monico, Prolific Hawaiian: Mario Monico is said to have been able to hit a ball bearing with a No. 2 pencil. He never made majors.
16 - Billy Moore, Inherent Aggressivness
Billy Moore gave a good effort with men on base. He did so in the majors for just six games.
17 - Jeff Peterek, Great Game
Jeff Peterek shut down the Yankees in his 1988 major league debut. He got just four starts in the majors.
18 - Dennis Powell, Big-League Pitcher
Dennis Powell was seen by Pete Rose as a big-league pitcher. He was for eight seasons.
19 - Ed Puig, Strong Start
Ed Puig pitched well enough to make AAA, but not well enough to make the majors.
20 - Joe Redfield, Played Hard
Joe Redfield went through hard times in the minors to make majors twice, for 12 games.
21 - Alan Sadler, Not One Thing
Alan Sadler served as the punter on his college football team. He played eight seasons in pro baseball, never made the bigs.
22 - D.L. Smith, In Motion
D.L. Smith was an option for the Brewers in 1991. He didn't get his call then, or ever.
23 - Jackson Todd, Playing Again
Jackson Todd came back from cancer to return to the majors. He played with the Mets and Blue Jays. He also coached.
24 - Tim Torricelli, Good Rapport: Tim Torricelli wasn't a good hitter, but for a catcher, hitting wasn't as important.
25 - Darryel Walters, No Room
Darryel Walters got stuck behind other outfielders in the Brewers system. He never made the majors.
26 - Tim Watkins, This Far
Tim Watkins almost made the Brewers out of spring training 1988. Sent to AAA Denver, Watkins never made the majors.
27 - Joe Xavier, Made Them Go
Joe Xavier made the Denver Zephyrs go in early 1989. He couldn't make himself go to the majors.
El Paso Diablos (25)
1 - Jesus Alfaro, Most Popular, 1/23/19
2 - Shon Ashley, His Chance, 1/18/19
3 - Jim Austin, Outstanding Effort, 1/21/19
4 - Mark Chapman, Big Way, 1/26/19
5 - Craig Cooper, Home Runs, 1/10/19
6 - Dee Dixon, New Thing, 1/16/19
7 - Greg Edge, Another Chance, 1/7/19
8 - Cal Eldred, Day By Day, 1/8/19
9 - Ruben Escalera, Rookie Manager, 1/11/19
10 - Dean Freeland, Still Thought, 1/6/19
11 - Robinson Garces, Four Frames, 1/25/19
12 - Chris George, Solid Addition, 1/17/19
13 - Sandy Guerrero, Incredible Moment, 1/12/19
14 - Mitch Hannahs, True Tactician, 1/11/19
15 - Bert Heffernan, Three Things, 1/13/19
16 - Dave Huppert, Achieved Something, 1/6/19
17 - Mike Ignasiak, His Due, 1/5/19
18 - Joe Kmak, Another Team, 1/22/19
19 - Paul Lindblad, His Mind, 1/4/19
20 - Scott May, Chance Meeting, 1/15/19
21 - Chuck McGrath, Shored Up, 1/7/19
22 - Steve Monson, Tough Mentality, 1/20/19
23 - Charlie Montoyo, First Impression, 1/24/19
24 - Ed Puig, Strong Start, 1/14/19
25 - Rafael Skeete, Good Sense, 1/19/19
2 - Shon Ashley, His Chance, 1/18/19
3 - Jim Austin, Outstanding Effort, 1/21/19
4 - Mark Chapman, Big Way, 1/26/19
5 - Craig Cooper, Home Runs, 1/10/19
6 - Dee Dixon, New Thing, 1/16/19
7 - Greg Edge, Another Chance, 1/7/19
8 - Cal Eldred, Day By Day, 1/8/19
9 - Ruben Escalera, Rookie Manager, 1/11/19
10 - Dean Freeland, Still Thought, 1/6/19
11 - Robinson Garces, Four Frames, 1/25/19
12 - Chris George, Solid Addition, 1/17/19
13 - Sandy Guerrero, Incredible Moment, 1/12/19
14 - Mitch Hannahs, True Tactician, 1/11/19
15 - Bert Heffernan, Three Things, 1/13/19
16 - Dave Huppert, Achieved Something, 1/6/19
17 - Mike Ignasiak, His Due, 1/5/19
18 - Joe Kmak, Another Team, 1/22/19
19 - Paul Lindblad, His Mind, 1/4/19
20 - Scott May, Chance Meeting, 1/15/19
21 - Chuck McGrath, Shored Up, 1/7/19
22 - Steve Monson, Tough Mentality, 1/20/19
23 - Charlie Montoyo, First Impression, 1/24/19
24 - Ed Puig, Strong Start, 1/14/19
25 - Rafael Skeete, Good Sense, 1/19/19
Stockton Ports (28)
1 - Chris Bando, Offered Continuity
Chris Bando returned to the bigs after six years away.
2 - Frank Bolick, Walk-Off
Frank Bolick hit his share of home runs in the minors, also in the bigs and Japan.
3 - Jamie Cangemi, Country Hard Stuff
Jamie Cangemi threw country hard stuff over six pro seasons.
4 - Kevin Carmody, Relief Duties
Kevin Carmody served in relief for the Stockton Ports. He played three pro seasons.
5 - Chris Cassels, First Year
Chris Cassels played 13 seasons as a pro, never made AAA.
6 - Remigio Diaz, Came Through
Remigio Diaz had a long career in Mexico, played two minors seasons.
7 - Steve Diaz, Minors Life
Steve Diaz slept till noon. He was a minor leaguer.
8 - Bo Dodson, Sunk In
Bo Dodson played a decade as a pro. He never made the bigs.
9 - Cal Eldred, Day By Day
Cal Eldred learned to be patient.
10 - John Finn, Long Career
John Finn had a long career as a pro. He never made the bigs.
11 - Dave Fitzgerald, Impressed Somebody
Dave Fitzgerald tried not to look forward.
12 - Mike Guerrero, One Way
Mike Guerrero played and coached the game 100 percent.
13 - Scott Hamilton, Thrilled To
Scott Hamilton was thrilled to return from a college injury.
14 - Mike Ignasiak, His Due
Mike Ignasiak's family saw him beat his home state's team.
15 - Kenny Jackson, Huge Help
Kenny Jackson returned to the field in 2010 for home country, the Virgin Islands.
16 - Chris Johnson, Best Opportunity
Chris Johnson regained confidence as a pro, never made AAA.
17 - Bob Kappesser, That Role
Bob Kappesser knew the fundamentals. He never made the bigs.
18 - Curt Krippner, Good Fastball
Curt Krippner showed the Brewers a good fastball. He never made the bigs.
19 - Pat Listach, How Fortunate
Pat Listach has been fortunate all his life because of baseball.
20 - Sylvester Love, Went Fast
Sylvester Love ran from college to the pros. He played three seasons.
21 - Angel Miranda, To Understand
Angel Miranda could start or relieve, he didn't care as long as he was in the bigs.
22 - Dave Nilsson, Did That
Dave Nilsson started in Australia, then starred with the Brewers.
23 - Leo Perez, Good One
Leo Perez made it to the Brewers 40-man roster. He played five pro seasons.
24 - Tim Raley, Played For
Tim Raley made his college's Hall of Fame, could hold seven baseballs in one hand.
25 - Memo Sandoval, Top Team
Memo Sandoval pitched on a top Brewers minors team. He never made AA.
26 - James Sass, Probably Not
James Sass has a job some might envy.
27 - Juan Uribe, In Relief
Juan Uribe pitched in three U.S. seasons, then in Mexico.
28 - Mitch Zwolensky, Every Game
Mitch Zwolensky expected his players to play with ACE every at bat.
1 - Chris Bando, Offered Continuity
Chris Bando returned to the bigs after six years away.
2 - Frank Bolick, Walk-Off
Frank Bolick hit his share of home runs in the minors, also in the bigs and Japan.
3 - Jamie Cangemi, Country Hard Stuff
Jamie Cangemi threw country hard stuff over six pro seasons.
4 - Kevin Carmody, Relief Duties
Kevin Carmody served in relief for the Stockton Ports. He played three pro seasons.
5 - Chris Cassels, First Year
Chris Cassels played 13 seasons as a pro, never made AAA.
6 - Remigio Diaz, Came Through
Remigio Diaz had a long career in Mexico, played two minors seasons.
7 - Steve Diaz, Minors Life
Steve Diaz slept till noon. He was a minor leaguer.
8 - Bo Dodson, Sunk In
Bo Dodson played a decade as a pro. He never made the bigs.
9 - Cal Eldred, Day By Day
Cal Eldred learned to be patient.
10 - John Finn, Long Career
John Finn had a long career as a pro. He never made the bigs.
11 - Dave Fitzgerald, Impressed Somebody
Dave Fitzgerald tried not to look forward.
12 - Mike Guerrero, One Way
Mike Guerrero played and coached the game 100 percent.
13 - Scott Hamilton, Thrilled To
Scott Hamilton was thrilled to return from a college injury.
14 - Mike Ignasiak, His Due
Mike Ignasiak's family saw him beat his home state's team.
15 - Kenny Jackson, Huge Help
Kenny Jackson returned to the field in 2010 for home country, the Virgin Islands.
16 - Chris Johnson, Best Opportunity
Chris Johnson regained confidence as a pro, never made AAA.
17 - Bob Kappesser, That Role
Bob Kappesser knew the fundamentals. He never made the bigs.
18 - Curt Krippner, Good Fastball
Curt Krippner showed the Brewers a good fastball. He never made the bigs.
19 - Pat Listach, How Fortunate
Pat Listach has been fortunate all his life because of baseball.
20 - Sylvester Love, Went Fast
Sylvester Love ran from college to the pros. He played three seasons.
21 - Angel Miranda, To Understand
Angel Miranda could start or relieve, he didn't care as long as he was in the bigs.
22 - Dave Nilsson, Did That
Dave Nilsson started in Australia, then starred with the Brewers.
23 - Leo Perez, Good One
Leo Perez made it to the Brewers 40-man roster. He played five pro seasons.
24 - Tim Raley, Played For
Tim Raley made his college's Hall of Fame, could hold seven baseballs in one hand.
25 - Memo Sandoval, Top Team
Memo Sandoval pitched on a top Brewers minors team. He never made AA.
26 - James Sass, Probably Not
James Sass has a job some might envy.
27 - Juan Uribe, In Relief
Juan Uribe pitched in three U.S. seasons, then in Mexico.
28 - Mitch Zwolensky, Every Game
Mitch Zwolensky expected his players to play with ACE every at bat.
Beloit Brewers (26)
1 - Joe Andrzejewski, Some Days, 6/23/17
2 - Arthur Butcher, Saving Throw, 6/29/17
3 - John Byington, On Spot, 7/5/17
4 - Larry Carter, Honorable Mention, 6/14/17
5 - Daren Cornell, Chosen Profession, 7/1/17
6 - Ramser Correa, Didn't Sacrifice, 6/30/17
7 - Rob Derksen, That Energy, 7/4/17
8 - Sam Drake, International Diplomacy, 6/18/17
9 - Keith Fleming, Stayed In, 6/20/17
10 - Tim Fortugno, It All, 6/11/17
11 - Leon Glenn, Two Doubles, 6/23/17
12 - Troy Haugen, How Committed, 6/12/17
13 - Scott Kimball, New Season, 6/25/17
14 - Greg Landry, Best Arm, 7/1/17
15 - Oreste Marrero, Father's Day, 6/29/17
16 - Vilato Marrero, Defining Job, 7/2/17
17 - Scott Meissner, Medical Field, 7/4/17
18 - Scott Muscat, That Mode, 6/13/17
19 - Jeff Nate, Higher Level, 6/14/17
20 - Troy O'Leary, Good Night, 6/19/17
21 - Henry Reynoso, Scoring Continued, 7/5/17
22 - Bill Robertson, Slower Pace, 6/16/17
23 - Brett Snyder, Helped Fuel, 7/2/17
24 - Randy Snyder, With Aggressiveness, 6/18/17
25 - Bob Vancho, Bad Start, 6/15/17
26 - Darrin White, Credited Experience, 6/17/17
1 - Joe Andrzejewski, Some Days, 6/23/17
2 - Arthur Butcher, Saving Throw, 6/29/17
3 - John Byington, On Spot, 7/5/17
4 - Larry Carter, Honorable Mention, 6/14/17
5 - Daren Cornell, Chosen Profession, 7/1/17
6 - Ramser Correa, Didn't Sacrifice, 6/30/17
7 - Rob Derksen, That Energy, 7/4/17
8 - Sam Drake, International Diplomacy, 6/18/17
9 - Keith Fleming, Stayed In, 6/20/17
10 - Tim Fortugno, It All, 6/11/17
11 - Leon Glenn, Two Doubles, 6/23/17
12 - Troy Haugen, How Committed, 6/12/17
13 - Scott Kimball, New Season, 6/25/17
14 - Greg Landry, Best Arm, 7/1/17
15 - Oreste Marrero, Father's Day, 6/29/17
16 - Vilato Marrero, Defining Job, 7/2/17
17 - Scott Meissner, Medical Field, 7/4/17
18 - Scott Muscat, That Mode, 6/13/17
19 - Jeff Nate, Higher Level, 6/14/17
20 - Troy O'Leary, Good Night, 6/19/17
21 - Henry Reynoso, Scoring Continued, 7/5/17
22 - Bill Robertson, Slower Pace, 6/16/17
23 - Brett Snyder, Helped Fuel, 7/2/17
24 - Randy Snyder, With Aggressiveness, 6/18/17
25 - Bob Vancho, Bad Start, 6/15/17
26 - Darrin White, Credited Experience, 6/17/17
Helena Brewers (29)
- - Kurt Archer chose baseball over football in college; Played eight pro baseball seasons, made AAA, 6/22/20
- - LaRue Baber fulfilled dream to play professionally, taken in second round; Saw five seasons, made high-A, 6/15/20
- - Bill Brakeley made improvements in college, then played three pro seasons; Made single-A, 6/20/20
- - Gary Calhoun coached the way he liked to be coached; Spent career coaching in college, also saw pros, 6/23/20
- - Mike Carter hit a game-winning double in his first pro year; Saw 13 pro campaigns, made AAA, not bigs, 6/27/20
- - Tim Carter credited his teammates in rookie ball; Played three pro seasons, made high-A, 7/19/20
- - Vince Castaldo made AAA in affiliated ball, got bitter; Turned to independent St. Paul and got remembered, 7/24/20
- - Tony Coble played a single season as a pro; He then joined the Army and made First Lieutenant, 7/14/20
- - Mike Coombs guided his players over four decades in game; Briefly played, coached in pros, 6/16/20
- - Mike Couture ran himself from college to the pros; Saw four seasons, made AA, 7/7/20
- - Tony Diggs loved baseball; He played and managed it over three decades, never made bigs, 7/4/20
- - Todd Edwards got his chance at pros; Lasted four seasons in field and on mound, made high-A, 7/26/20
- - Juan Flores took advantage of opportunity in college; Saw three pro seasons, made high-A, 6/19/20
- - Mike Hooper did good job pitching in high school; Played as pro over four seasons, made high-A, 7/2/20
- - Geoff Kellogg played five pro seasons, made AA; Later bought a water park, 7/21/20
- - Kevin McDonald threw a one-hitter at Salt Lake in 1991; Saw four pro seasons, made high-A, 7/20/20
- - Pat Miller followed his father to the pros, not to the majors; Played five seasons, made AA, 7/23/20
- - Scott Moseley made it his goal to play in the pros, and the bigs; He played three professional seasons, 7/16/20
- - Mike Norris helped his team to an early lead in a July 1990 contest; Played single pro season, 6/21/20
- - Eric Patton pitched well his first year and got married; Played two pro seasons, both in rookie ball, 6/28/20
- - Gordon Powell was always taught to run hard; Did so over 10 pro seasons, made high-A, 6/26/20
- - Don Pruitt gained weight in high school with peanut butter sandwiches; Played four pro seasons, made high-A, 7/14/20
- - Charles Rambadt's college coach believed he deserved pro shot; He got it, over 15 games, 7/10/20
- - Mark Rupp took high school success on to college and pros; Saw two pro seasons, 15 appearances, 7/4/20
- - Brian Souza returned from arm injury to turn pro; Saw four seasons, made single-A, 7/7/20
- - Mark Stephens became first Marlins signee in a pro game; Saw seven seasons, made high-A, 6/18/20
- - Chris Wheat had a great game at Helena in 1990; Played two seasons, briefly made single-A, 6/14/20
- - Tim Wilson did good job in relief in rookie ball in 1989; Played two seasons, didn't make it higher, 7/11/20
- - Jason Zimbauer went from top Chicago-area prep to three pro seasons; Later sued over shoulder injury, 7/12/20
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