52 Facts About Ryan Braun

1. Ryan Braun lost endorsement deals with Kwik Trip and Nike in 2013 after he was suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs.

2. In July 2012, Ryan Braun teamed up with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to open a restaurant, 8-Twelve, in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

3. Ryan Braun has signed endorsement deals with CytoSport, a supplement maker, Nike, Wilson, Mikita Sports for autographs and memorabilia, Sam Bat, and AirTran Airways, and is working on his own line of aluminum bats.

4. Ryan Braun developed his own signature fashion t-shirt line for Affliction Clothing, a California-based clothing manufacturer who manufactures shirts that are garment dyed and hand distressed.

5. Ryan Braun is one of the highest-drafted Jewish ballplayers in the history of professional baseball.

6. Ryan Braun said "I am Jewish", and "I'm extremely proud to be a role model for young Jewish kids.

7. In 2014, Ryan Braun moved to right field for the Brewers after right fielder Norichika Aoki was traded to the Royals, opening a spot for Khris Davis to play left field.

8. In 2010, Ryan Braun led NL left fielders in putouts for the third year in a row, was second in range factor per game (1.86), and 4th in assists (6).

9. In July 2009, ESPN's Jon Heyman wrote that Ryan Braun had "become a terrific left fielder in no time".

10. In 2008, Ryan Braun led all major league outfielders with a 1.000 fielding percentage.

11. In March 2008 Manager Ned Yost said that Ryan Braun has been "spectacular" in left, and "he's got an opportunity one day to win a Gold Glove in left field.

12. Ryan Braun was charged with 34 errors in 2006, the majority on throws.

13. Ryan Braun waits well on offspeed pitches, and uses the entire field.

14. Ryan Braun has the ability to hit for average and significant power.

15. Ryan Braun accepted the additional suspension without appeal because of overwhelming evidence in the Biogenesis case.

16. New York Times wrote that Ryan Braun "won on a technicality".

17. Ryan Braun appealed the positive drug test in January 2012, and a three-member panel overturned the results on a 2-to-1 vote on February 22, 2012.

18. In 2017, Ryan Braun became the fourth player in franchise history to make 10 or more Opening Day starts, joining Yount, Molitor, and Jim Gantner.

19. In 2015, Ryan Braun was named to the All Star Team representing the National League.

20. On July 22, 2013, Ryan Braun was suspended without pay for the remainder of the season for violations of the Basic Agreement and its Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

21. Ryan Braun was awarded the 2012 NL Outfielder Silver Slugger Award, winning it for the fifth year in a row.

22. Ryan Braun was named to his fifth consecutive NL All-Star team as a reserve outfielder.

23. On November 22, Ryan Braun was named the NL MVP award winner for the 2011 season, receiving 20 of 32 first place votes.

24. Ryan Braun was awarded the 2011 NL Outfielder Silver Slugger Award, winning it for the fourth year in a row.

25. In the 2011 playoffs, through October 14 Ryan Braun set the major league postseason record by reaching base in the first inning in nine consecutive playoff games.

26. Ryan Braun became the 7th player to have at least four 30-homer, 100-RBI seasons in his first five years.

27. Ryan Braun had a 23-game hitting streak, the third-longest in team history.

28. In 2011, Ryan Braun was again named to Sporting News' list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball, ranking No 16.

29. Ryan Braun was voted to the 2010 NL Sporting News All Star Team, making the team for the third year in a row.

30. Ryan Braun was awarded the 2010 NL Outfielder Silver Slugger Award, winning it for the third year in a row.

31. Ryan Braun led all major league outfielders in All Star votes for the third straight year, with 2,972,525, despite Milwaukee being the smallest media market in the majors.

32. Ryan Braun was named to Sporting News' 2010 list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball, ranking No 22.

33. Ryan Braun was awarded the 2009 NL Outfielder Silver Slugger Award, winning it for the second year in a row.

34. Ryan Braun was voted to the NL Sporting News All Star Team in 2009, making it for the second year in a row.

35. In 2009, Ryan Braun had even greater success against left-handed pitchers.

36. Ryan Braun led all NL outfielders in fan voting for the All Star Game for the second year in a row, with 4.1 million votes, ahead of Raul Ibanez and Carlos Beltran.

37. Ryan Braun was invited to play for Team USA in 2009 in the second World Baseball Classic.

38. In 2009, Ryan Braun was named to Sporting News' list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball, ranking No 32.

39. Ryan Braun was voted to the 2008 NL Sporting News All Star Team, by a panel of 41 major league general managers and assistant general managers.

40. In 2008, in 151 games Ryan Braun hit 37 home runs, with 106 RBIs (9th), and batted.

41. Ryan Braun came in third in the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium.

42. Ryan Braun was the first Brewers outfielder voted to start an All Star game.

43. Ryan Braun was a starting outfielder for the NL in the 2008 All Star Game.

44. Ryan Braun became the first—and as of July 2018, the only—player to hit a walk-off grand slam at Miller Park.

45. Ryan Braun received the 2007 Players Choice NL Most Outstanding Rookie in a vote by his fellow major league players.

46. Ryan Braun was voted the 2007 NL Sporting News Rookie of the Year by 488 major league players and 30 managers.

47. Ryan Braun hit his 30th homer in his 94th game, a pace no player had set to start a career since McGwire hit 30 in 84 games during 1986 and 1987.

48. In 2007, Ryan Braun had what some sportswriters called one of the most dominant rookie seasons in baseball history.

49. Ryan Braun excelled academically as well—his worst grade was one B, in Advanced Placement Chemistry.

50. Ryan Braun was born on November 17, 1983 to Joe and Diane Braun.

51. On July 22, 2013, Ryan Braun was suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 season and playoffs for violating the league's drug policy.

52. Ryan Braun was a two-time All-American at the University of Miami, where he was named "National Freshman of the Year" by Baseball America in 2003.