Jim Brower, baseball player, 1999-2007

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

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

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

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