Coach Corbin Quote: Russell made the transition from infielder to pitcher quite well. I think he stands to pitch a lot for us in middle relief. He has good aim and throws a lot of strikes and is developing his pitches.

2007: Redshirted ... Played for the Waynesboro Generals of the Valley League over the summer. Was 4-2 with a 2.15 ERA in 11 appearances, eight of them starts. Had two complete games and two shutouts with 54 strikeouts and just 10 walks in 54.1 innings. Also hit .226 with three homers and 20 RBI in 41 games, including 26 starts.

High School: Three-year captain of South Stanly High School ... Was a three-time all-conference pick and the team MVP his junior and senior years ... Played in the North Carolina State games ... Helped lead team to district championship as a sophomore ... Also lettered in basketball, cross country and soccer ...Excelled in the classroom as well, was National Honor Society Vice President, President of the Spanish Club and a member of the Vica Club and Student Democracy.

Personal: Robert Russell Brewer ... Born 2/25/88 .... Son of Pam and Keith Brewer ... Has two brothers, Adam and Ethan ... Majoring in Human and Organizational Development ... Favorites include Scott Rolen, Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith, SportsCenter, and home-cooking ... One person he would like to have dinner with (living or dead) is Mickey Mantle ... Chose Vanderbilt because of strong academics and the quality baseball program ... Considers Nolan Ryan to be the greatest baseball player of all-time.