Methodist University Athletics

A three-time All-American and four-time all-conference selection, Mike Brewington '89 was one of the more prolific power hitters at Methodist under veteran baseball head coach Tom Austin. He ranks in the top five in 11 of 14 possible offensive categories at Methodist and six single-season categories. Brewington led the nation in RBIs in 1988 with 71, and holds the Methodist career records for RBIs (231) and walks (160). In addition, Brewington also ranks second all-time in games played (187), hits (272), doubles (54), home runs (33), runs scored (250), stolen bases (180) and batting average (.395). Brewington's teams were NCAA D-III South Region champs twice, NCAA tournament participants four times, and Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season champs twice. He was drafted by and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1989, and was an All-Star at the Rookie, Class Single-A and high Single-A levels.