Jack Brewer
Born: 4/21/1918 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 11/30/2003 in Sun City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-07-15 | Final Game: 1946-04-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jack Herndon Brewer
Biography
Jack Brewer, born in 1918, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 15, 1944, to April 18, 1946. Brewer played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball marked by the aftermath of World War II, when many young men were returning from military service and the game was beginning to integrate more diverse talent. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 9-10, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound.
With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36 and 73 strikeouts, Brewer contributed to his teams with a combination of skill and determination, despite the challenges of competing during a time when the sport was adjusting to a new landscape. While he did not register any saves, his role as a starting pitcher enabled him to take on the responsibility of leading his teamโs pitching rotation. Brewer's time in Major League Baseball, although short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, reflecting the resilience and dedication of players during a pivotal period in American sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 43 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 216.7 | 231 | 105 | 22 | 76 | 73 | 4.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 66 | 34 | 16 | 21 | 5.56 | -1645.3 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 6 | 28 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 159.7 | 162 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 3.83 | -2596.3 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 75 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.187 | 0.187 | 0.227 | 0.413 | -395.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 28 | 56 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.179 | -395.1 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 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 | 43 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NY1 | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945 | NY1 | P | 28 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | CA | 1937 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1938, 1939, 1940 |