Jim Brewer (baseball)
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James Thomas Brewer (November 14, 1937 – November 16, 1987) was an American relief pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. From 1960 through 1976, Brewer played for the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and California Angels. He batted and threw left-handed.
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Jim Brewer | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1937-11-14)November 14, 1937 Merced, California, U.S. | |
Died: November 16, 1987(1987-11-16) (aged 50) Tyler, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
July 17, 1960, for the Chicago Cubs | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 24, 1976, for the California Angels | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 69–65 |
Earned run average | 3.07 |
Strikeouts | 810 |
Saves | 133 |
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As coach | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Following the advice of Warren Spahn, Brewer developed a screwball to become one of the most successful relievers in the National League in the 1960s and 1970s.[1]