Tobias Myers’ time with the Milwaukee Brewers was so short that many didn’t even realize it was over. But short doesn’t mean insignificant. And if there’s one thing for sure, it’s that Myers left a far greater mark than the position he left behind.
When the Brewers signed Myers on a minor league contract after his slump in the farm system, expectations were almost zero. But then 2024 arrived—and everything completely reversed. Myers entered MLB with the air of an uninvited guest: a 3.00 ERA across 25 games, enough to spark discussions about NL Rookie of the Year. It’s just a shame that it was such a formidable rookie squad—Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill, and Jackson Chourio—that Myers couldn’t become a finalist.
That “overlook” was seen as motivation for 2025. But fate wasn’t kind. Myers’ oblique injury at the end of March caused him to have a shaky start to the season. Upon his return, his effectiveness was diminished, and the Brewers already had too many options in rotation. At 26, Myers began drifting to the sidelines: fluctuating between Triple-A and MLB, and finishing the season as a bullpen—a quiet but significant shift.
And when the Brewers needed to finalize the blockbuster Freddy Peralta trade, Myers became the crucial piece. Not because he was bad. But because he no longer had a clear place in the team, and only had one year left as an option.
But if you only look at the ending, you’ll miss the moments that still make Brewers fans remember Myers with respect.
Third: The one-hitter 8-inning game in Detroit (June 7, 2024).
After three consecutive losses against the Phillies, the Brewers needed a brake. And Myers—in his eighth MLB debut—did the unexpected: 8 innings without a run, just one hit. The 10–0 score might have made people forget the pressure, but the reality is that even with the Brewers’ only one run, the outcome was still the same. Myers completely controlled the game, turning a tense road trip into a cool, decisive performance.
Second: 8 innings shutout against the Pirates at Miller Park (July 10, 2024).
A month later, Myers repeated the seemingly impossible: two 8-innings without a run in his rookie season. This time, in front of the home crowd, he received standing ovation as he left the mound. It was a moment when a rookie wasn’t just accepted—but recognized.
And number one: A perfect postseason debut (October 3, 2024).
Game 3, win-or-go-home against the Mets. Pat Murphy put his faith in Myers. And Myers responded with a perfect five innings: 0 runs, 0 walks, 5 strikeouts. 66 pitches. No mistakes. The outcome of the game was predictable—bullpen collapse, Brewers eliminated. But amidst the wreckage, Myers’ performance was a bright spot swallowed by collective grief.
2025 wasn’t fair to Myers. But 2024 can’t be erased. The Brewers can be happy with what they got from the Mets. But the loss of Myers—a story that exceeded expectations, a testament to growth—has left many people reeling.
Brewers fans won’t forget him. And if Myers ever finds his best form elsewhere—at least, everyone in Milwaukee will understand why.
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