Tom Brewer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1961)
Tom Brewer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1961 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 8 seasons. Across 241 career appearances, he went 91-82 with a 4.00 ERA and 733 strikeouts. He also batted .207 with 3 home runs. Tom Brewer was an All-Star.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/15/2018 in Cheraw, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1954-04-18
- Last Game
- 1961-09-27
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Thomas Austin Brewer
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| 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 | 162.2 | 152 | 84 | 95 | 69 | 4.65 | 3.90 (-19%) | -2978.1 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 11 | 10 | 31 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 192.2 | 198 | 90 | 87 | 91 | 4.20 | 4.00 (-5%) | -1546.8 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 19 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 244.1 | 200 | 95 | 112 | 127 | 3.50 | 3.96 (+12%) | 2915.2 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 16 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 238.1 | 225 | 102 | 93 | 128 | 3.85 | 3.83 (avg) | -698.6 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 12 | 12 | 33 | 32 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 227.1 | 227 | 94 | 93 | 124 | 3.72 | 3.86 (+4%) | -327.8 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 10 | 12 | 36 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 215.1 | 219 | 90 | 88 | 121 | 3.76 | 3.90 (+4%) | 2173.4 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 10 | 15 | 34 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 186.2 | 220 | 100 | 72 | 60 | 4.82 | 3.82 (-26%) | -1054.2 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 37 | 16 | 29 | 13 | 3.43 | 4.03 (+15%) | -1300.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 91 | 82 | 241 | 217 | 75 | 13 | 3 | 1,509.1 | 1,478 | 671 | 669 | 733 | 4.00 | — | -2,817 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .207 | .228 | .250 | .479 | -2,989 |
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 .479 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .267 | .261 (+2%) | .333 (-16%) | .390 (-10%) | .723 (-13%) | -144.6 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 33 | 73 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .151 | .258 (-42%) | .332 (-41%) | .393 (-58%) | .726 (-51%) | -586.8 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 38 | 94 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 19 | .298 | .258 (+15%) | .331 (avg) | .397 (-12%) | .728 (-7%) | -100.6 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 45 | 94 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | .202 | .257 (-22%) | .323 (-35%) | .391 (-46%) | .715 (-41%) | -601.2 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 42 | 82 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .195 | .257 (-24%) | .324 (-32%) | .394 (-44%) | .719 (-39%) | -512.0 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 47 | 72 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | .111 | .256 (-57%) | .323 (-62%) | .392 (-61%) | .715 (-61%) | -700.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 45 | 62 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .194 | .255 (-24%) | .323 (-36%) | .387 (-33%) | .711 (-35%) | -343.7 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 18 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 305 | 551 | 72 | 114 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 2 | 15 | 125 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -2,989 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (547 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 162 | 283 | 40 | 63 | 1 | 27 | .223 |
| Away | 144 | 268 | 32 | 51 | 2 | 13 | .190 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 127 | 814.1 | 803 | 355 | 334 | 417 | 3.92 |
| Away | 114 | 695.0 | 676 | 315 | 335 | 318 | 4.08 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-09-27 | BOS | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-09-19 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-06-05 | BOS | KC1 | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-06-04 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-06-02 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-31 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-27 | BOS | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-25 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-21 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-20 | BOS | DET | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-09-27 | BOS | CHW | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-19 | BOS | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-06-05 | BOS | KC1 | — | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-05-31 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-15 | BOS | CLE | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-10 | BOS | LAA | W | 8.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1961-05-05 | BOS | MIN | L | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-04-29 | BOS | DET | L | 4.1 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1961-04-23 | BOS | CHW | W | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-04-17 | BOS | LAA | W | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 241 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon | NC | 1951 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 11.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tom Brewer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tom Brewer: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 18, 1954 and the final game on September 27, 1961, Tom Brewer built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Red Sox. Brewer played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 3, 1931, in Wadesboro, NC, USA, Brewer was listed at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. Brewer died on February 15, 2018, in Cheraw, SC, USA. The given name on file is Thomas Austin Brewer.
Brewer pitched in 241 games, starting 217, and finished with a 91-82 record and 4.00 ERA. Brewer had 733 strikeouts, 75 complete games, and 13 shutouts. Brewer's 4.00 ERA was close to the 3.91 league figure for those seasons. 1956 brought Brewer a season-high 19 wins. The strikeout high was 128 in 1957. 1956 was Brewer's sharpest full season, a 3.50 ERA against the league's 3.96.
The bio's awards line reads All-Star.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Brewer
- What years did Tom Brewer play?
- Tom Brewer played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1961.
- Was Tom Brewer a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Brewer pitched in the major leagues, recording 91 wins and 733 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tom Brewer hit?
- Tom Brewer hit 3 career home runs with 114 hits.
- What teams did Tom Brewer play for?
- Tom Brewer played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1954–1961).
- Did Tom Brewer win a Cy Young Award?
- No. Tom Brewer did not win the Cy Young Award.
- What awards did Tom Brewer win?
- Tom Brewer was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Tom Brewer's career stats?
- In 241 games, Tom Brewer went 91-82 with a 4.00 ERA, 733 strikeouts, 1,509.1 innings pitched, and 3 saves. At the plate he had 114 hits and 3 home runs.
- What position did Tom Brewer play?
- Tom Brewer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Brewer and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Brewer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Tom Brewer's career ERA?
- Tom Brewer finished with a 4.00 career ERA, going 91-82 with 733 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Brewer have?
- Tom Brewer recorded 733 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Brewer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Brewer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Tom Brewer make?
- Tom Brewer was selected to 1 All-Star Game.