The 1983 Milwaukee Brewers season was the 15th in franchise history and 14th in Milwaukee. As defending American League champions, they sought to return to the World Series. This season involved the Brewers finishing 5th in the American League East with a record of 87 wins and 75 losses, missing the playoffs for the first time since 1980.
Offseason
December 19, 1982: Ernie Camacho was signed as a free agent by the Brewers. January 11, 1983: 1983 Major League Baseball draft Bobby Thigpen was drafted by the Brewers in the 7th round, but did not sign. Jim Morris was drafted by the Brewers in the 1st round (4th pick) of the Secondary Phase.
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
April 1, 1983: Steve Lake was traded by the Brewers to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later and cash. The Cubs completed the trade by sending Rich Buonantony (minors) to the Brewers on October 24. June 6, 1983: 1983 Major League Baseball draft Dan Plesac was drafted by the Brewers in the 1st round (26th pick). Player signed June 8, 1983. Joey Meyer was drafted by the Brewers in the 5th round. June 6, 1983: Gorman Thomas, Ernie Camacho and Jamie Easterly were traded by the Brewers to the Cleveland Indians for Rick Manning and Rick Waits. July 15, 1983: Danny Boone was signed as a free agent by the Brewers. August 31, 1983: Sixto Lezcano was traded by the San Diego Padres with a player to be named later to the Philadelphia Phillies for players to be named later.
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Awards and honors
Cecil Cooper, Roberto Clemente Award
Farm system
The Brewers' farm system consisted of five minor league affiliates in 1983. The Paintsville Brewers won the Appalachian League championship.