Wolf had a 16-year career in Major League Baseball but played only briefly with theMilwaukee Brewers, in 2010, 2011 and more than half of 2012. His best season was the middle one, when he made 33 starts for a team that reached the National League Championship Series.
Here's what to know about Wolf.
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He signed for a deal close to $30 million in late 2009
Milwaukee Brewers' starter Randy Wolf pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Miller Park Saturday, September 10, 2011.
Wolf had played the 2009 season with his homestateLos Angeles Dodgersfor just $5 million after theHouston Astroshad withdrawn an offer for a three-year, $28.5 million deal. He was able to recoup some of what was lost when he signed with Milwaukee on a three-year, $29.75 million deal.
Wolf received counsel from Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman, whose decision to re-sign with the Brewers for a second year in 2010 helped push Wolf toward the idea of joining the Brewers.
Wolf signed the same day that future Brewers manager Craig Counsell rejoined the Brewers on a one-year deal. Wolf, who's 49 years old today, was 33 years old at the time.
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He delivered a huge performance in the 2011 playoffs
Starting pitcher Randy Wolf delivers as the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals face off in game four of the NLCS at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Thursday, October 13, 2011.
Wolf posted a 4.17 ERA in a team-leading 34 starts in 2010, but he was stronger the following year with a 13-10 record and 3.69 ERA in 33 starts. For a team that won the National League Central in 2011, Wolf pitched the most innings.
Wolf threw in four career postseason games, including two with the Dodgers in 2009, and his best outing came in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series for the Brewers against the Cardinals. Wolf allowed two earned runs and six hits in seven innings in the road start, with just one walk and six strikeouts as the Brewers defeatedSt. Louis, 4-2, and evened the series at two games apiece. The win guaranteed at least one more playoff game at Miller Park, though the Cardinals would win that game and the series, four games to two.
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He never homered with the Brewers, but he could still hit a little bit
From left, former Brewers player Corey Hart (1), Blake Zibell, Sam Dress, former coach Ed Sedar (6) take a photo together before the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Carrie Dercola, center, greets former Brewers player Jeremy Jeffress (32), left, as Chris Dercola, center, and Chris Narveson (38) wait to take a photo together before the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Ryan Braun (8) is seen before the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) greets former baseball coach Ed Sedar (0) before the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin throws the ceremonial first pitch at the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Milwaukee Brewers general manager Gord Ash throws the ceremonial first pitch at the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Milwaukee Brewers players warm up before the start of the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Corey Knebel (46) and Brooks Kieschnick (55) take a photo together before the start of the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Yovani Gallardo (49) and former Brewers player Chase Anderson (57) are seen during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Ryan Braun (8) is up to bat during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Nyjer Morgan (2) celebrates getting to second base during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Ben Sheets (15) waves to the crowd during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Carlos Villanueva (33) is seen pitching during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) is seen pitching during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
George Kottaras (16) looks out to the field after his hit during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Jesús Aguilar (24) walks up to bat during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) hits a home run during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) celebrates a home run during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026. J
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) celebrates a home run during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers players Randy Wolf (43) and Doug Davis (49) pose for a photo together after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio with his wife stands for a photo with former Brewers players after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Eric Sogard (18) is seen during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers player Ryan Braun (8) answers questions from the press after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Brewers players Randy Wolf (43) answers questions from the press after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
From left, former Brewers player Corey Hart (1), Blake Zibell, Sam Dress, former coach Ed Sedar (6) take a photo together before the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
From left, former Brewers player Corey Hart (1), Blake Zibell, Sam Dress, former coach Ed Sedar (6) take a photo together before the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Carrie Dercola, center, greets former Brewers player Jeremy Jeffress (32), left, as Chris Dercola, center, and Chris Narveson (38) wait to take a photo together before the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Ryan Braun (8) is seen before the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) greets former baseball coach Ed Sedar (0) before the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin throws the ceremonial first pitch at the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Milwaukee Brewers general manager Gord Ash throws the ceremonial first pitch at the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Milwaukee Brewers players warm up before the start of the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Corey Knebel (46) and Brooks Kieschnick (55) take a photo together before the start of the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Yovani Gallardo (49) and former Brewers player Chase Anderson (57) are seen during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Ryan Braun (8) is up to bat during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Nyjer Morgan (2) celebrates getting to second base during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Ben Sheets (15) waves to the crowd during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Carlos Villanueva (33) is seen pitching during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) is seen pitching during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
George Kottaras (16) looks out to the field after his hit during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Jesús Aguilar (24) walks up to bat during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) hits a home run during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) celebrates a home run during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026. J
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Randy Wolf (43) celebrates a home run during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers players Randy Wolf (43) and Doug Davis (49) pose for a photo together after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio with his wife stands for a photo with former Brewers players after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Eric Sogard (18) is seen during the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers player Ryan Braun (8) answers questions from the press after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Former Brewers reunite for Alumni Legends Game
Former Brewers players Randy Wolf (43) answers questions from the press after the Brewers Alumni Legends Game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 24, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
In an era where pitchers hit for themselves in the National League, Wolf did have five career home runs and had a reasonable (for a pitcher) career .184 batting average.
He never homered with the Brewers, though he did have seven doubles and even stole a base in 195 career plate appearances with Milwaukee. He also had a single at the plate in that Game 4 performance against the Cardinals in the NLCS.
His first career homer came with thePhilliesin 2002 at Miller Park.
His brother is a Major League umpire to this day
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy questions a call with umpire Jim Wolf (28) during the ninth inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, September 1, 2025 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Wolf's older brother Jim actually made it to the big leagues the same year his brother did, in 1999, but Jim made it as an umpire.
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Jim worked home plate for a perfect game (Dallas Braden) and was at second base for Armando Galarraga's near perfect game. He's also worked an all-star game and been a regular in the postseason, including eight Division Series appearances and five championship series.
He wasn't allowed to work any of Randy's games and would be removed from assignments where Randy was on the roster for either team.
Jim, 57, continues to work big-league games today.
Randy Wolf delivers a pitch as the Brewers take on the Houston Astros Friday July 29, 2011.
Those who watched the alumni game surely noticed a moment earlier in the game before Wolf hit his home run, when his catcher, Jonathan Lucroy called time and came out to the mound to hug Wolf. The moment of levity was a nod to their playing days, when the two didn't work together.
Lucroy was a rookie in 2010 when Wolf first joined the team and became a regular in the lineup on the 2011 squad.
Brewers released Randy Wolf in 2012
In August of 2012, with Wolf struggling (3-10, 5.69 ERA), the Brewers elected to release him. He left on mostly congenial terms, even though he was released on his 36th birthday, saying the Brewers were "a great organization with a great owner, a GM that treated me great, a manager that treated me great, pitching coaches that treated me great. Leaving here, there's no bad feelings at all and I wish everybody the best."
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Wolf latched on with the Orioles for the rest of the year, appearing in five games. He was back in the big leagues in 2014 with the Marlins and 2015 with the Tigers but struggled in limited work.
