Non-closer reliever: David Weathers #20/#49 (1998-2001, 2009)
While there is a very long list of pitchers who could fit into this spot, most of them are either still active or had their best years as a closer with the Brewers. This leaves us with David Weathers as the top non-closer relief pitcher.
David Weathers filled a variety of different roles for many different teams in his 19-year career. Weathers served as a starting pitcher in the beginning of his career, became a middle/long-relief option for many years before ultimately getting a shot at closer for the Cincinnati Reds from 2005-2007.
As a member of the Milwaukee Brewers in two stints, Weathers was a very oft-used relief pitcher alternating from long-relief to middle-relief as needed. In his first stint out of the Brewers ‘pen, Weathers made over 60 appearances twice and 50+ appearances three times, serving as a shut-down, rally-killing option in the bullpen.
Weathers returned to Milwaukee in 2009 via trade from the Cincinnati Reds but was largely unsuccessful, ultimately posting a 4.88 ERA across 25 games, walking more batters than he struckout and posting a FIP of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.54. 2009 marked the final season of his nearly decade-long big league career.
Honorable mention(s): Luis Vizcaino #51 (2002-2004) Bill Castro #20/#35 (1974-1980), Ray King #45/#46 (2000-2002, 2007)
Ineligible: Will Smith #13 (2014-2016 Active), Brent Suter #21/#35 (2016-Present Active), Tyler Thornburg #30/#37/#63 (2012-2016 Active), Devin Williams #38 (2019-Present Active)