Major League Baseball Player. Ken Brett, although overshadowed by his Hall of Fame brother George, was a reliable and effective left handed pitcher in the Major Leagues. In 1967 he became the youngest pitcher at 19 years and one month to pitch in a WS game. He went on to a modern record for playing with the most teams (10). He was a three-time 13-game winner who also could pitch out of the bullpen if need be. A clever lefty, he was the winning pitcher in the 1974 All-Star Game at Pittsburgh while representing the home town Pirates. One of the best hitting pitchers of all-time, he had a lifetime average of .262 and set a record for pitchers in 1973 by homering in four straight starts with the Phillies. Over a 14 year career, he accrued a lifetime 83-85 win-loss record with 11 saves, and 1526.1 innings pitched in 349 league games. He was part-owner of the Spokane Indians minor league baseball team and Spokane Chiefs hockey team.
Major League Baseball Player. Ken Brett, although overshadowed by his Hall of Fame brother George, was a reliable and effective left handed pitcher in the Major Leagues. In 1967 he became the youngest pitcher at 19 years and one month to pitch in a WS game. He went on to a modern record for playing with the most teams (10). He was a three-time 13-game winner who also could pitch out of the bullpen if need be. A clever lefty, he was the winning pitcher in the 1974 All-Star Game at Pittsburgh while representing the home town Pirates. One of the best hitting pitchers of all-time, he had a lifetime average of .262 and set a record for pitchers in 1973 by homering in four straight starts with the Phillies. Over a 14 year career, he accrued a lifetime 83-85 win-loss record with 11 saves, and 1526.1 innings pitched in 349 league games. He was part-owner of the Spokane Indians minor league baseball team and Spokane Chiefs hockey team.
Bio by: Frank Russo
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