Today In Brewer History: Happy Trails, Dave Bush

by Kyle Lobner on Jan 30, 2012 6:00 AM CST in History

On this day one year ago longtime Brewer Dave Bush signed a minor league deal with the Rangers, once and for all ending his Brewer tenure.

Bush had come to the Brewers along with outfielder Gabe Gross and pitcher Zach Jackson in a December, 2005 trade that sent Lyle Overbay to Toronto, and was a mainstay in Milwaukee's rotation for the next five seasons. His first year as a Brewer was probably his best one: He pitched a career-high 210 innings in 2006 with a 4.41 ERA, striking out a career high 7.1 batters per nine and walking just 1.6 to lead the NL in K/BB ratio.

Bush started 144 games in his five seasons as a Brewer. That's the 12th most in franchise history, and only Ben Sheets (221) has made more during the Miller Park era. He's also the Brewer career leader with 58 career HBP. Jamey Wright (49) is the only player to come within ten of that mark. Randy Wolf is the active franchise leader with 22.

Bush appeared in 17 games with the Rangers last season but only made three starts and posted a 5.79 ERA. He finished the season in the Phillies organization and re-signed with them as a minor league free agent this winter.

With help from Brewerfan.net and the B-Ref Play Index, happy birthday today to:

Wisconsin Timber Rattler Matt Miller, who turns 23.
Brevard County Manatee Scott Krieger, who turns 25.
Mark Rogers, who turns 26.

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I always kind had a soft spot for Dave Bush

He seemed to work hard, strike out a bunch of guys, and always seem to be one or two home runs away from a no-hitter!

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by BEARDEDJEFF on Jan 30, 2012 7:46 AM CST reply actions

I always like him too.

Because he hit a lot of batters. Ever since he went to the Rangers he seems to have lost his passion of throwing plunks. I hope he finds it again with the Phillies.

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by plunkeveryone on Jan 30, 2012 8:58 AM CST up reply actions

Loved the high socks

and before this season had the only Brewer playoff W in my lifetime. I was sad to see him go.

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by thefreewheelin76 on Jan 30, 2012 9:17 AM CST reply actions

I always thought he was a bit underrated

Especially in the last year he was here. He was always used for something he wasn’t. He was a 4th or 5th starter, and was always asked to be a 2nd or 3rd. He always had a lot of quality starts, but what really hurt him was the 3 or 4 ridiculous blowup games he’d have during the year. Like in 2010 against the Twins, when he gave up 7 runs in the first inning.

by Grizz on Jan 30, 2012 9:49 AM CST reply actions

If I had to choose, this past year I would have thrown him out there in the playoffs instead of Marcum.

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by Yar Nivek on Jan 30, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

If I had to choose

this past year I would have thrown you out there in the playoffs instead of Marcum.

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by MrLeam on Jan 30, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions

I looked forward to his starts.

I always attribute Dave (and Ben Sheets) to my first acknowledgement of the K/BB ratio. He was always the guy that could have had a great season, but never had one. But I enjoyed watching his starts, the sometimes misguided aggressiveness was refreshing.

by derflotr on Jan 30, 2012 10:01 AM CST reply actions

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