Tom Brewer

Born: 9/3/1931 in Wadesboro, NC, USA

Died: 2/15/2018 in Cheraw, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1961-09-27

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

Full name: Thomas Austin Brewer

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Biography

Tom Brewer, born in 1931, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1954 to 1961. He played primarily for the Boston Red Sox, where he became known for his competitive spirit and pitching prowess during a transitional period in baseball marked by the rise of power hitters and the growing importance of pitching depth. Brewer finished his career with a record of 91-82 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, showcasing his ability to keep games close and his team competitive. Throughout his tenure in the league, Brewer struck out 733 batters and recorded three saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. He earned recognition as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. Brewer's contributions to the game were particularly significant in the context of the 1950s, an era that saw the emergence of new pitching strategies and the continued evolution of baseball as a national pastime. His legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike as a testament to the skill and dedication required to succeed in a challenging era for pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
91	82	241	217	75	13	3	1509.3	1478	671	126	669	733	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — near 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
1954	BOS	AL	10	9	33	23	7	0	0	162.7	152	84	95	69	4.65	3.90 (-19%)	-3083.0
1955	BOS	AL	11	10	31	28	9	2	0	192.7	198	90	87	91	4.20	4.00 (-5%)	-1611.4
1956	BOS	AL	19	9	32	32	15	4	0	244.3	200	95	112	127	3.50	3.96 (+12%)	2915.2
1957	BOS	AL	16	13	32	32	15	2	0	238.3	225	102	93	128	3.85	3.83 (avg)	-734.6
1958	BOS	AL	12	12	33	32	10	1	0	227.3	227	94	93	124	3.72	3.86 (+4%)	-343.9
1959	BOS	AL	10	12	36	32	11	3	2	215.3	219	90	88	121	3.76	3.90 (+4%)	2173.4
1960	BOS	AL	10	15	34	29	8	1	1	186.7	220	100	72	60	4.82	3.82 (-26%)	-1096.8
1961	BOS	AL	3	2	10	9	0	0	0	42.0	37	16	29	13	3.43	4.03 (+15%)	-1311.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
305	551	72	114	7	4	3	40	2	15	125	0.207	0.228	0.250	0.479	-3233.4

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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
1954	BOS	AL	37	60	6	16	1	2	0	7	0	1	13	0.267	.261 (+2%)	.333 (-16%)	.390 (-10%)	.723 (-13%)	-155.1
1955	BOS	AL	33	73	9	11	1	0	0	3	0	3	16	0.151	.258 (-42%)	.332 (-41%)	.393 (-58%)	.726 (-51%)	-624.5
1956	BOS	AL	38	94	14	28	0	1	1	13	0	5	19	0.298	.258 (+15%)	.331 (avg)	.397 (-12%)	.728 (-7%)	-108.1
1957	BOS	AL	45	94	15	19	1	0	0	4	0	1	23	0.202	.257 (-22%)	.323 (-35%)	.391 (-46%)	.715 (-41%)	-654.0
1958	BOS	AL	42	82	9	16	2	0	0	4	0	3	19	0.195	.257 (-24%)	.324 (-32%)	.394 (-44%)	.719 (-39%)	-553.9
1959	BOS	AL	47	72	7	8	0	0	1	5	2	1	16	0.111	.256 (-57%)	.323 (-62%)	.392 (-61%)	.715 (-61%)	-764.1
1960	BOS	AL	45	62	5	12	1	0	1	2	0	1	16	0.194	.255 (-24%)	.323 (-36%)	.387 (-33%)	.711 (-35%)	-373.9
1961	BOS	AL	18	14	7	4	1	1	0	2	0	0	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0