Jim Brower
Born: 12/29/1972 in Edina, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-09-05 | Final Game: 2007-08-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: James Robert Brower
Biography
Jim Brower, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2007. Known for his versatility on the mound, Brower played a significant role in various teams within Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 33-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67, demonstrating his ability to compete in a league that increasingly emphasized power hitting and offensive production during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Throughout his career, Brower accumulated 397 strikeouts and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his capability as both a starter and a reliever. His playing style was characterized by a solid mix of pitches that allowed him to adapt to different situations on the field. While not a dominant ace, Brower contributed valuable innings to his teams, exemplifying the role of a reliable pitcher during an era when many teams sought depth in their pitching rotations. His contributions to the game are remembered by those who followed his journey through the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 32 | 354 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 574.0 | 596 | 298 | 70 | 256 | 397 | 4.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 27 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 4.56 | -1522.7 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 80 | 43 | 31 | 32 | 6.24 | -1939.6 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 7 | 10 | 46 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 129.3 | 119 | 57 | 60 | 94 | 3.97 | -1309.5 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 38 | 17 | 10 | 24 | 3.89 | 1102.9 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 39 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 4.83 | - |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 8 | 5 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100.0 | 90 | 44 | 39 | 65 | 3.96 | - |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 7 | 7 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 93.0 | 90 | 34 | 36 | 63 | 3.29 | - |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 33 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 4.20 | -1103.6 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 2 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.3 | 40 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 6.53 | - |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 13.86 | -651.1 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 9.39 | - |
| 2007 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 59 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.203 | 0.230 | 0.220 | 0.450 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 48 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 51 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 89 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | SFN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2.16 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 354 | 28 | 45 | 99 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | P | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 17 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | CIN | P | 46 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | CIN | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MON | P | 30 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SFN | P | 51 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | SFN | P | 89 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | ATL | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | P | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SDN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 354 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $700,000 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | $1,162,500 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | $662,500 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | $250,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,775,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1992, 1993, 1994 |