Rex Brothers

Rex Coleman Brothers

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 205 lb.
• School Lipscomb University
• High School Shelbyville High School
• Debut June 6, 2011

• Born December 18, 1987 in Chapel Hill, TN USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Rex Brothers was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the supplemental first round of the 2009 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Scott Corman for a $969,000 bonus and made his pro debut that summer. He made his big league debut with the Rox in 2011, with his best season coming with the 2013 team, when he put together a 2-1, 1.74 record and 19 saves in 72 appearances. The following season, he became the first Rockie pitcher in history to record an immaculate inning when he set down Michael Morse, Brandon Crawford and Gregor Blanco of the San Francisco Giants in order at AT&T Park. Rex was last spotted dealing in the New York Yankees minor league chain in 2019.

A brother, Hunter, pitched two seasons in Rookie ball for the Rockies after being selected in the 30th round of the 2014 amateur draft.

Related Sites

• Rex Brothers on mlb.com