The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in Seattle, Washington, as the Seattle Pilots in 1969,[2] the team became the Milwaukee Brewers after relocating to Milwaukee in 1970.[3] The franchise played in the American League until 1998 when it moved to the National League in conjunction with a major league realignment.[4] As of the completion of the 2024 season, 1,051 players have competed in at least one game for the Brewers.[5]