Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy retires

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has retired, the team announced Tuesday. He will retire as a Milwaukee Brewer.

Two-time All-Star Jonathan Lucroy is making it official and retiring.

He’ll sign the papers Saturday at Wall of Honor ceremonies alongside Ryan Braun (and K-Rod, who was added last year but couldn’t attend). Prince Fielder is enshrined on the Walk of Fame that same day. pic.twitter.com/BwhOdll5nL
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“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 said.

He continued, “I want to thank the fans, the front office and the baseball staff for making my time in Milwaukee so memorable.

Lucroy finishes his career with two All-Star appearances and 108 home runs. 79 of them were hit in seven seasons with Milwaukee, hitting .284 in that stretch.

Lucroy will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Saturday.