Rod Brewer, baseball player, 1990-1993

Rod Brewer

Born: 2/24/1966 in Eustis, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-05 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Rodney Lee Brewer

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Biography

Rod Brewer, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993. Brewer played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 172 games during his career. He demonstrated a solid batting ability, finishing with a career batting average of .278, which reflected his consistency at the plate. Over his career, he accumulated 80 hits, including 2 home runs, and recorded 33 RBIs, showcasing his potential as a contributor to his team's offense. Additionally, Brewer demonstrated speed on the base paths, with 1 stolen base to his credit. Brewer's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rising influence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant during a period that saw the game shift toward a more aggressive, offensive style. Brewer's journey through the majors exemplified the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level, leaving a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 288 30 80 15 0 2 33 1 25 47 0.278 0.336 0.351 0.687 103.7

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1990 STL NL 14 25 4 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.240 — — — — 0.0
1991 STL NL 19 13 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1992 STL NL 29 103 11 31 6 0 0 10 0 8 12 0.301 .255 (+18%) .322 (+10%) .377 (-5%) .699 (+2%) 47.6
1993 STL NL 110 147 15 42 8 0 2 20 1 17 26 0.286 .265 (+8%) .332 (+8%) .403 (-6%) .735 (+1%) 56.1

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 5 1 2 1 45.00 0

Career ERA 45.00 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 973.8% 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 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 5 2 1 45.00 — -

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 83 32 388 32 2 36
OF 40 25 56 2 3 1
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 SLN 1B 9 4 46 6 1 5
1991 SLN 1B 15 1 27 3 0 2
1991 SLN OF 3 0 3 0 1 0
1992 SLN 1B 27 22 214 18 0 16
1992 SLN OF 4 4 6 1 0 1
1993 SLN 1B 32 5 101 5 1 13
1993 SLN OF 33 21 47 1 2 0
1993 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 83
Left Field 19
Right Field 22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SLN NL $125,000
1990 SLN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $225,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1985, 1986, 1987