Rex Brothers, baseball player, 2011-2021

Rex Brothers

Born: 12/18/1987 in Chapel Hill, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-06-06 | Final Game: 2021-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Rex Colman Brothers

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Biography

Rex Brothers, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2011 to 2021. Known for his powerful left arm and dynamic pitching style, Brothers made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his tenure. He played primarily as a relief pitcher, where he accumulated a career record of 23 wins and 16 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08. Throughout his career, he recorded 394 strikeouts and secured 21 saves, showcasing his ability to effectively close games and contribute to his team's success. Emerging during a competitive era in baseball, Brothers faced the challenges of a league that was evolving with advanced analytics and a heightened emphasis on strikeout rates and bullpen specialization. His contributions as a reliable reliever were particularly valuable, as he often entered high-pressure situations with poise and a determination to succeed. Brothers' career reflected the changing landscape of MLB pitching, where the role of the relief pitcher became increasingly critical to a team's overall performance. After retiring on September 30, 2021, Brothers left behind a legacy as a solid contributor to the teams he played for, remembered for his ability to navigate the complexities of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 16 374 0 0 0 21 322.3 287 146 35 192 394 4.08 0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 4.05 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
2011 COL NL 1 2 48 0 0 0 1 40.7 33 13 20 59 2.88 3.94 (+27%) 1091.4
2012 COL NL 8 2 75 0 0 0 0 67.7 63 29 37 83 3.86 4.01 (+4%) 1248.3
2013 COL NL 2 1 72 0 0 0 19 67.3 51 13 36 76 1.74 3.87 (+55%) 863.1
2014 COL NL 4 6 74 0 0 0 0 56.3 65 35 39 55 5.59 3.74 (-49%) -1763.4
2015 COL NL 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 10.3 9 2 8 5 1.74 3.96 (+56%) -136.4
2017 ATL NL 4 3 27 0 0 0 0 23.7 23 19 12 33 7.23 4.36 (-66%) 412.2
2018 ATL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 1 2 0 0.00 — 0.0
2020 CHC NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 2 3 3 8 8.10 — -
2021 CHC NL 3 2 57 0 0 0 1 53.0 41 31 35 75 5.26 4.27 (-23%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
374 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.724 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
2011 COL NL 48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 COL NL 75 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 COL NL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 COL NL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 COL NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 ATL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CHC NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CHC NL 57 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 374 0 6 27 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 COL P 48 0 1 0 2 0
2012 COL P 75 0 1 5 0 1
2013 COL P 72 0 2 7 2 1
2014 COL P 74 0 1 8 0 0
2015 COL P 17 0 0 2 0 1
2017 ATL P 27 0 0 3 0 1
2018 ATL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2020 CHN P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CHN P 57 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 374

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 COL NL $1,400,000
2014 COL NL $502,000
2013 COL NL $491,000
2012 COL NL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $2,873,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lipscomb University Nashville TN 2007, 2008, 2009