Brandon Workman
A clutch postseason pitcher who authored a perfect October frame, forever etching his name in Boston Red Sox championship lore.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American baseball player·Birthday: August 13·Millennials
Biography
Brandon Workman's major league statistics won't overwhelm you, but for Boston Red Sox fans, he is forever remembered for a moment of pristine perfection. The tall, soft-spoken Texan was a reliable arm who shuttled between the rotation and the bullpen after his 2013 debut. His true legacy was forged that October. In the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, with the series tied 2-2, Workman was called upon in extra innings of a pivotal Game 3. He delivered a 1-2-3 tenth inning, setting the stage for a walk-off win. He then pitched a scoreless eleventh in the series-clinching Game 6. That flawless 2.1 postseason innings (0.00 ERA) made him an integral, if unsung, part of a championship puzzle. His career later saw him evolve into a reliable late-inning reliever, even notching 16 saves for a struggling Red Sox team in 2020. Workman's story is a reminder that in baseball, lasting fame can be built in just a handful of high-leverage pitches.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brandon was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brandon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Brandon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Pitched 2.1 scoreless innings across two appearances in the 2013 World Series, helping the Boston Red Sox win the championship.
- Recorded 16 saves as the primary closer for the Boston Red Sox during the 2020 season.
- Threw 5.1 innings of relief to earn the win in his MLB debut against the Oakland Athletics in 2013.
Did You Know?
He did not allow a single baserunner in his two World Series appearances in 2013, retiring all seven batters he faced.
Workman and his wife had a son born on the same day he pitched in the 2013 World Series (October 26).
He was a standout high school quarterback in Texas and was recruited to play college baseball and football.
In 2014, he was part of a combined no-hitter for the Red Sox, pitching the final two innings against the Oakland A's.
“I threw the pitch I needed to throw, and he swung through it.”
