Colten Brewer Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Colten Bradley Brewer
Born 10/29/1992 in Dallas, TX
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 222 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Canton
Debut 04/12/2018
Drafted in the 4th round (122nd overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011 (signed for $240,000).

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Righthander Colten Brewer made a late push up draft boards. He usually works at 87-91 mph and touches 93 with his sinker, and he should add velocity as he fills out his 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame. Committed to Weatherford (Texas) JC, Brewer is a one-pitch guy at the moment who would have been a perfect draft-and-follow if that rule still existed.

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Track Record: The Red Sox are Brewer’s fourth organization in as many years, as he’s gone from the Pirates to the Yankees to the Padres to Boston after being traded for Esteban Quiroz in November. The big righthander had a 3.75 ERA with 11.8 strikeouts and 2.8 walks per nine inning and strong groundball rates in Triple A in 2018.

Scouting Report: Brewer relies heavily on one of the hardest cutters in the game. His 92.4 mph average cutter velocity was the sixth-highest in MLB in 2018 by a pitcher who threw at least 50 cutters. He complements that pitch with a low-80s curve and high-80s slider, both of which demonstrate a strong ability to spin the ball. The Red Sox believe that between his velocity and spin, that there are a lot of raw materials that can yield a solid middle-innings option, although his command and control need work.

The Future: Brewer should represent one of the Red Sox’s top bullpen depth options in 2019. He has two options remaining and will get plenty of chances.

Chicago Cubs sent RHP Colten Brewer on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs sent RHP Colten Brewer on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Colten Brewer on the 60-day injured list. Left hand fracture.
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Colten Brewer from the 15-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs sent RHP Colten Brewer on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Colten Brewer on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 14, 2024. Low back strain.
Chicago Cubs selected the contract of RHP Colten Brewer from Iowa Cubs.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders released RHP Colten Brewer.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed RHP Colten Brewer on the temporarily inactive list.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Colten Brewer from the temporarily inactive list.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Colten Brewer from the 7-day injured list.
New York Yankees designated RHP Colten Brewer for assignment.
Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Colten Brewer to New York Yankees for cash.
Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Colten Brewer to New York Yankees for cash.
Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster RHP Colten Brewer to spring training.
RHP Colten Brewer roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.