Brewers announce four-year player development contract with Timber Rattlers

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, December 2nd,  a four-year player development contract extension with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Midwest League through the 2020 season.

The 2015 season will mark the seventh season of affiliation between the Brewers and Timber Rattlers. The partnership officially began on October 1, 2008 as part of a four-year agreement. The organizations announced a four-year extension through the 2016 season on June 29, 2011.

This past season, the Timber Rattlers went 72-67 during the regular season and qualified for the postseason after clinching a second-half Wild Card berth in the Midwest League’s Western Division. It marked Wisconsin’s second postseason appearance over the past three seasons (also 2012 when they won the Midwest League championship).

The Timber Rattlers play their home games at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton, Wisconsin.