A closer look at the biggest achievements of Craig Counsell. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Craig Counsell is a former MLB infielder and the current manager of the Chicago Cubs. He previously managed the Milwaukee Brewers, holding the franchise record for managerial wins and leading them to five postseason appearances and one playoff series win. Counsell's managerial career is notable for his success in Milwaukee before joining their rival, the Chicago Cubs.
In 1997, Craig Counsell won the World Series with the Florida Marlins. He batted in the tying run and scored the winning run in the series.
In 2001, Craig Counsell was named the NLCS Most Valuable Player. He was on base when the Arizona Diamondbacks subsequently won the World Series.
In 2001, Craig Counsell won the NLCS Most Valuable Player Award after batting .381 with 4 RBIs and 5 runs in the National League Championship Series. He later was on base for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they won the World Series.
From 2002 to 2008, Craig Counsell was the highest-rated second baseman according to the SAFE (Spatial Aggregate Fielding Evaluation) method, with an average runs saved of 10.18.
On August 16, 2008, Craig Counsell recorded his 1,000th career hit against Derek Lowe of the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking a significant milestone in his MLB career.
From 2002 to 2008, Craig Counsell was also the highest-rated third baseman according to the SAFE (Spatial Aggregate Fielding Evaluation) method, with an average runs saved of 5.86.
In 2010, Craig Counsell was recognized by Sporting News as the 13th-smartest athlete in sports, highlighting his intellectual abilities both on and off the field.
From June 11 to August 3, 2011, Craig Counsell tied the all-time record for consecutive at-bats without a base hit for a position player, going hitless over a streak of 45 at-bats.
In 2018, the Brewers went 96-67 under Craig Counsell, winning the NL Central by defeating the Chicago Cubs in a tiebreaker game. They advanced to the National League Championship Series, but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games. Counsell finished 2nd in NL Manager of the Year voting.
On September 18, 2021, Craig Counsell won his 500th game as a manager, with the Brewers defeating the Chicago Cubs 6–4. He finished 2nd in NL Manager of the Year voting.
On June 15, 2022, Craig Counsell passed Phil Garner for the most wins as a Brewers manager with a win over the New York Mets.
On September 19, 2023, Craig Counsell achieved his 700th managerial win with a 7−3 victory for the Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals.
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