Bill Zito credits 1982 Brewers bat-boy stint for path to GM

Milwaukee ends 44-year pennant wait dating to 1982

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Brewers haven’t been to the World Series since ‘82, when a young Bill Zito was a bat boy on that ball club. The two- Via @PierreVLeBrun on X

What happened: Zito served as a bat boy on Milwaukee's 1982 World Series club as a youth. Now a two-time Stanley Cup champion general manager, he says that season helped shape his path to running a front office.

Why it matters: Milwaukee has returned to the World Series for the first time since 1982, closing a 44-year gap between pennants. The connection ties baseball's long drought to a hockey executive with championship pedigree.

By the numbers: Brewers last reached the World Series in 1982, a 44-year gap. Zito has won two Stanley Cups as a general manager.

What to watch: Milwaukee now awaits its World Series opponent and the opening pitching setup for Game 1.

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@PierreVLeBrun 2026-10-19T12:15:17.485308+00:00

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