Adrian Brown
Born: 2/7/1974 in McComb, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-05-16 | Final Game: 2006-05-23
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Adrian Demond Brown
Biography
Adrian Brown was an American professional baseball player born in 1974, whose career spanned from 1997 until 2006. Primarily playing as a position player, Brown appeared in 447 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his versatility and speed on the field, finishing his career with a batting average of .258, along with 293 hits, 11 home runs, and 86 RBIs. Notably, he was also a threat on the bases, successfully stealing 45 bases throughout his career, highlighting his agility and base-running acumen.
Brown's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of new offensive strategies and the increasing importance of speed on the basepaths. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable player and his ability to impact games with his speed and defensive skills earned him respect within the sport. After his retirement, Brown left behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the hard-working, determined spirit of a team player in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | 1134 | 166 | 293 | 44 | 8 | 11 | 86 | 45 | 109 | 161 | 0.258 | 0.325 | 0.340 | 0.666 | -2040.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 48 | 147 | 17 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 0.190 | -794.8 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 41 | 152 | 20 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 0.283 | -370.4 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 116 | 226 | 34 | 61 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 33 | 39 | 0.270 | -205.7 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 104 | 308 | 64 | 97 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 13 | 29 | 34 | 0.315 | 215.5 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 8 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 91 | 208 | 20 | 45 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 0.216 | -885.5 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 9 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 25 | 36 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ALDS2 | BOS | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 380 | 246 | 601 | 20 | 15 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | OF | 38 | 36 | 74 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | PIT | OF | 38 | 36 | 83 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | PIT | OF | 96 | 47 | 111 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 | PIT | OF | 92 | 63 | 154 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | PIT | OF | 7 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | OF | 71 | 44 | 112 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | BOS | OF | 9 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | KCA | OF | 5 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TEX | OF | 24 | 8 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 256 |
| Right Field | 106 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $425,000 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $450,000 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | $380,000 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | $285,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $220,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $178,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,938,000 | ||