Marietta's Brewer named 2006 ABCA/Diamond NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year
Third-year head coach led Etta Express to a National Championship in 2006

Aug. 17, 2006
MARIETTA, Ohio — Brian Brewer, head baseball coach at Marietta College, recently picked up his profession’s most prestigious honor when his peers named him the 2006 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Diamond NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year.

In 2006, Brewer, who was also named the Mideast Coach of the Year, secured his place in Marietta College baseball history by guiding the Etta Express to a record-tying fourth NCAA Division III National Championship.

Brewer, who took over the Pioneers’ program from legendary head coach Don Schaly after the 2003 campaign, has posted a 106-32-1 (.763) record in his first three years.

Brewer, a 1993 graduate of Marietta College, had been the assistant coach at his alma mater since 2000. The Pioneers went 163-38 in his four seasons as the assistant. He helped guide the Etta Express to three Ohio Athletic Conference Championships, two NCAA Mideast Regional Championships and two NCAA National Runner-up finishes.

Brewer spent four seasons as the head coach of John Carroll University’s baseball program before returning to Marietta College. While at John Carroll, Brewer earned his master’s degree in 1995.

In 1998, Brewer led the Blue Streaks to a 25-18 record and finished runner-up in the Conference, losing 12-2 to Marietta in the OAC championship game at Pioneer Park. In recognition of his success, he was named the OAC’s Co-Coach-of-the-Year along with Schaly.

The native of Glen Burnie, Md., wore the pinstripes from 1990-93. The Pioneers went 160-28 (.851) and made two appearances in the NCAA Division III World Series. He was a three-year letterwinner, playing primarily first base and designated hitter.

He was named third team All-American in 1992 as a designated hitter, as well as being named first team All-Mideast Region and first team All-OAC. He served as captain his senior year in 1993 and earned first team All-OAC honors, along with honorable mention All-Mideast Region honors.

In addition to his baseball duties, Brewer is an assistant Athletics Director and oversees the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center weight room and fitness center.