MESA, Ariz. -- They wore Brewers uniforms on Thursday with their names on the back, as if that was really necessary.
They were The Kid and Gumby, Robin Yount and Jim Gantner, two of the most recognizable faces in Brewers history, making their first spring appearances at Maryvale Baseball Park.
For the Hall of Famer Yount, it was a particularly meaningful visit. He skipped Spring Training last year because he was recovering from an accident at home that nearly cost him the use of his right hand.
Now that he has recovered, Yount joked that he has a new signature.
"I just have to do it a lot slower now, is all," Yount said.
Yount, an avid motorcyclist and mechanic who lives in the Phoenix area, was working in his garage in January of 2016 when a large compressor fell on his hand and crushed it. Yount drove himself to the hospital, and he later underwent extensive surgery for multiple broken bones.
As well-wishers stopped by on Thursday, Yount was able to shake hands.
Introductions aside, Yount and Gantner -- with 37 Brewers seasons between them -- were there to share some knowledge.
"We had a fun session with them in there in the clubhouse," manager Craig Counsell said after the Brewers' daily morning meeting. "Every time you tell Robin's story to players, it's amazing. You tell the players that he was drafted out of high school, played a short season in the Minor Leagues and then was in the big leagues the following year, and all the players' jaws kind of drop.
"Every player that was signed out of high school, they're like, 'I wasn't even close to ready for that.' Of course, [Yount] downplays it, but it is still remarkable."
Counsell said he encouraged players to approach Yount and Ganter with questions.

Susac sent for tests
The Brewers sent catcher Andrew Susac to Milwaukee for more tests on his stiff neck and shoulder. The club cannot rule out a trip to the disabled list on Opening Day.
"It's a possibility, yeah," Counsell said. "The improvement has been slow, so another round of tests are being done [Wednesday and Thursday] and we'll go from there. [On Friday], we'll probably have more than that."
Susac was examined by head team physician William Raasch. Susac was expected back in Phoenix on Thursday night.
Bullpen taking shape
With Michael Blazek optioned to Triple-A this week, and out-of-options reliever Jhan Marinez informed he would be on the Opening Day roster, the Brewers' bullpen is taking shape. Neftali Feliz, Carlos Torres and Marinez are in, and Corey Knebel is a virtual lock.
That leaves three or four spots, depending on whether the club decides to carry an extra pitcher. Candidates on the 40-man roster include Jacob Barnes, Tyler Cravy, Taylor Jungmann, Brent Suter and whichever two starting candidates do not make the rotation. Rob Scahill, who was removed from the 40-man roster before Spring Training and invited to camp as a non-roster player, also remains in the running.