Brewers Wall of Fame; pitcher John Axford to be added in 2025

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 23: John Axford #59 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the 9th inning against the San Francisco Giants during the game at Miller Park on May 23, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, Jan. 27 that pitcher John Axford will join the Brewers Wall of Honor during the 2025 season.

Axford joins Brewers Wall of Honor

What we know:

A news release from the team says 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. 

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Axford will join the permanent exhibit with a bronze plaque affixed to the exterior of the ballpark commemorating his contribution to the franchise.

Axford's accomplishments

By the numbers:

Axford spent parts of six seasons over two different stints with the Brewers (2009-13, 2021) and ranks third in franchise history in saves (106). He holds franchise single-season records in saves (46) and consecutive saves (43) both set during an impressive 2011 campaign in which he posted a 1.95 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 74 relief appearances. Axford recorded 49 consecutive saves between the 2011 and 2012 seasons, which is a franchise record and the sixth-longest run in Major League history. 

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Axford was named the 2011 National League Rolaids Relief Man of the Year after tying the Braves’ Craig Kimbrel for the NL lead in saves (46). He helped the Brewers reach the 2011 National League Championship Series by posting a 1.29 ERA with 3 saves and 6 appearances in the postseason.

Details of the ceremony for Axford's addition to the wall will be released at a later date.

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