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Jim Brewer
From BR Bullpen
James Thomas Brewer
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut July 17, 1960
- Final Game May 24, 1976
- Born November 17, 1937 in Merced, CA USA
- Died November 16, 1987 in Tyler, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Brewer threw a nasty screwball that paralyzed right-handed batters. Occasionally, opposing managers would send up left-handed pinch hitters to face the southpaw even when righties were available because "The Brew's" scroogie was so devastating to right-handed hitters. Brewer started some games early in his career with the Chicago Cubs but was almost exclusively a reliever with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the bulk of his career.
After his playing career ended, Brewer spent three seasons as the Montreal Expos' pitching coach. He was then an assistant coach at Oral Roberts University from 1979 to 1986.
Brewer died from injuries suffered in a car accident on November 16, 1987, one day before his 50th birthday.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (1973)
- Won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1965
