Billy Brewer, baseball player, 1993-1999

Billy Brewer

Born: 4/15/1968 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-08 | Final Game: 1999-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Robert Brewer

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Biography

Billy Brewer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999. Born in 1968, Brewer's career unfolded during an era characterized by a shift towards increased offensive production, making his contributions on the mound particularly significant. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a record of 11-11 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, tallying a total of 137 strikeouts, and he recorded 5 saves over the course of his career. Brewer's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a determination to excel in high-pressure situations, traits that earned him a respected place among his peers. His contributions to his teams, although not always reflected in gaudy statistics, showcased the importance of reliable pitching during a time when many hitters were making headlines. After retiring on October 2, 1999, Brewer left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a changing game and contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 11 203 0 0 0 5 178.7 172 95 26 93 137 4.79 0

Career ERA 4.79 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 7.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1993 KCR AL 2 2 46 0 0 0 0 39.0 31 15 20 28 3.46 4.19 (+17%) -
1994 KCR AL 4 1 50 0 0 0 3 38.7 28 11 16 25 2.56 4.51 (+43%) -
1995 KCR AL 2 4 48 0 0 0 0 45.3 54 28 20 31 5.56 4.45 (-25%) -
1996 NYY AL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 7 6 8 8 9.53 — -
1997 OAK AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 3 2 1 13.50 — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 1 2 25 0 0 0 0 22.0 15 8 11 16 3.27 4.39 (+25%) 29.3
1998 PHI NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0.3 3 4 2 0 108.00 — 0.0
1999 PHI NL 1 1 25 0 0 0 2 25.7 30 20 14 28 7.01 4.71 (-49%) 60.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
203 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1993 KCR AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 KCR AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 KCR AL 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 NYY AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 25 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 PHI NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 PHI NL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 203 0 6 20 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 KCA P 46 0 1 4 2 0
1994 KCA P 50 0 2 6 1 0
1995 KCA P 48 0 3 4 0 1
1996 NYA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1997 OAK P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1997 PHI P 25 0 0 4 0 0
1998 PHI P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1999 PHI P 25 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 203

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 PHI NL $320,000
1998 PHI NL $310,000
1997 PHI NL $200,000
1995 KCA AL $220,000
1994 KCA AL $165,000
1993 KCA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $1,324,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dallas Baptist University Dallas TX 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990