Brewers Family Members to Pilot World Series Charter
Pitcher Quinn Priester's uncle and cousin will fly the team to Tampa for the World Series on October 25, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers are scheduled to travel to Tampa for the World Series on October 25, 2026, aboard a United Airlines charter. The flight will be piloted by GJ and Alex Priester, the uncle and cousin of Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester.
Why it matters
The charter flight is a necessary logistical step for the Brewers to arrive in Tampa for the upcoming World Series games. This unique professional connection highlights the family's long-standing roots in the aviation industry.
The flight crew will pilot a Boeing-737 aircraft for the team charter. The assignment was secured through the airline's standard bidding process.
The players
Quinn Priester
He is a Milwaukee Brewers pitcher who missed the 2026 season due to surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.
GJ Priester
He is the uncle of Quinn Priester and serves as the captain for the team charter flight to Tampa.
Alex Priester
He is the cousin of Quinn Priester and serves as the first officer for the team charter flight.
Priester Aviation
This aviation company was founded by George J. Priester, the great-grandfather of Quinn Priester.
The details
Quinn Priester, who missed the 2026 season due to thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, is expected to return for spring training in 2027. His uncle and cousin previously piloted the team home from Texas during the 2025 season.
Timeline
The flight crew secured the Tampa assignment on October 21, 2026.
The team charter flight travels to Tampa on October 25, 2026.
Quinn Priester is expected to return for spring training in 2027.
Season Trajectory
This flight assignment follows a pattern established during the 2025 Brewers travel season when the same family members piloted the team. The arrival of the Brewers in Tampa marks the next phase in their World Series campaign.
The flight logistics ensure the team arrives in Tampa for the upcoming World Series schedule. No changes to the active roster status for Quinn Priester are expected as he continues his recovery.
The takeaway
This flight highlights the rare intersection of professional sports logistics and family heritage for the Priester family. Fans should look for the Brewers to begin their World Series series in Tampa following the team's arrival.
What happens next
Quinn Priester is expected to be ready for spring training in 2027.
Further reading
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