# Yelich Becomes Brewers' First Captain

> Christian Yelich named Brewers' first captain in franchise history after decades of leadership.
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## Yelich's Condition
Yelich demanded Robin Yount's approval before wearing the 'C' on his jersey.

> Without his blessing, I wouldn't have wanted to accept it.
## Yount's Legacy
Yount, the Brewers' greatest player, never held official captain status.

> Robin is the first captain.
## Captain Announcement
Yelich became Brewers' first captain in franchise history on September 26, 2026.

> He was formally named captain of MLB's winningest team.
## Team Meeting
Players held a team meeting before the penultimate game of their record-setting regular season.

> We’re not all perfect. We’re never going to be.
## Historic Context
Yelich joins only three active MLB captains: Aaron Judge and Salvador Perez.

> It’s just a responsibility to your team, the organization, the fan base.
## Yelich's Perspective
Yelich sees captaincy as a reminder to live up to the team's standards.

> It’s pretty special.
## Legacy of Leadership
Yelich has been the Brewers' captain since 2018, leading the team to six division titles.

> We’ve had a ton of good players, good coaches.
## Key takeaway

Christian Yelich becomes Milwaukee Brewers' first captain in franchise history after securing team leadership with Robin Yount's blessing.