6 Baseball Players who Played for Reds and Brewers
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Reds and Brewers.
Mike Moustakas
Mike Moustakas is a player recognized for his power hitting, primarily playing third base and occasionally at second. He started his Major League Baseball career with the Kansas City Royals in 2011, where he quickly became a cornerstone of their lineup.
His role was integral in the Royals’ successful runs to the World Series in 2014 and 2015, with the latter resulting in a championship. His offensive prowess earned him two All-Star selections during his time in Kansas City.
Following another All-Star season with the Brewers in 2019, Moustakas has bounced around a bit with stops in Cincinnati, Colorado and LA (Angels) and has struggled in recent years to regain his previous All-Star form.
*Moustakas was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 138)
Dave Parker
Dave Parker, who played from 1973 to 1991, is best known for his time as an outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds. However, he also made stops with the A’s, Angels, Blue Jays and Brewers.
Parker was a powerhouse at the plate, racking up over 2,700 hits, 339 home runs, and maintained a .290 career batting average. He was a seven-time All-Star (Pirates, Reds, Brewers) and won two National League batting titles. His crowning achievement was in 1978 when he won the National League MVP award with the Pirates.
Also recognized for his defensive skills, Parker won three Gold Gloves (Pirates). His combination of power, hitting ability, and fielding skills made him one of the standout players of his era and led to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Dante Bichette
Possibly best known for his mullet, Dante Bichette was a major force at the plate during his 14-year career. I will always remember Bichette in a Rockies uniform, but he also played for the (California) Angels, Red Sox, Brewers and Reds.
Bichette was part of the Rockies’ “Blake Street Bombers,” and his 1995 season was particularly epic, hitting over .340 with 40 home runs and 128 RBIs – finishing second in MVP voting.
For his career, he hit over 270 homers and drove in over 1100 RBIs. Bichette made the All-Star team four times.
Greg Vaughn
Greg Vaughn was a formidable power hitter in the outfield with a 15-year Major League career from 1989 to 2003. He had notable tenures with the Brewers, Padres, Reds, and Devil Rays.
Vaughn was a four-time All-Star and finished fourth in the 1998 National League MVP voting when he belted 50 home runs, aiding the Padres to reach the World Series.
Over his career, he compiled a .242 batting average, smashed 355 home runs, and drove in 1072 runs. His best years were likely 1998 and 1999 when he hit 95 home runs combined.
Vaughn Key Stats
- All-Star (Brewers, Padres, Rays)
- Silver Slugger (Padres)
- 40+ Home Runs Season (Padres, Reds)
- 100+ RBIs Season (Padres, Reds)
Mike Caldwell
Mike Caldwell, primarily a starting pitcher, had an impressive career in the MLB, which ran from 1971 to 1984. He played for multiple teams including the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and most notably, the Milwaukee Brewers.
With a career ERA of 3.81, he won 137 games and lost 130. In the 1978 season, Caldwell had a standout performance with a 22-9 win-loss record, a 2.36 ERA, and finishing second in the Cy Young Award voting.
He also helped lead the Brewers to the World Series in 1982.
Jim Edmonds
Jim Edmonds was a superstar in baseball from 1993 to 2010, mostly known for his time with the Angels and Cardinals, but also played for the Padres, Reds, Cubs and Brewers. Edmonds was a serious threat at the plate and a wizard in the outfield, helping the Cardinals snag a World Series ring in 2006.
He hit over 390 home runs and kept a solid .284 batting average throughout his career. Edmonds was selected for the All-Star game four times and earned eight Gold Gloves for his spectacular defensive plays.
RARITY SCORE ALERT: Most fans remember Edmonds as an Angel or Cardinal. He only played half a season with the Brewers and Reds (played for both in 2010) in the last year of his career.
For this reason, you have a good chance of getting a very low Immaculate Grid percentage with Edmonds on a Brewers / Reds block.
