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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | 1 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.7 | 33 | 13 | 20 | 59 | 2.88 | 1091.4 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 8 | 2 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.7 | 63 | 29 | 37 | 83 | 3.86 | 1248.3 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 2 | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 67.3 | 51 | 13 | 36 | 76 | 1.74 | 863.1 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 4 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 65 | 35 | 39 | 55 | 5.59 | -1763.4 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1.74 | -136.4 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 4 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 33 | 7.23 | 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 | - |
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |