Alton Brown
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1951)
Alton Brown was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1951 for the Washington Senators. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 9.26 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 1/10/2016 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1951-04-21
- Last Game
- 1951-05-27
Full name: Alton Leo Brown
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9.26 | 4.04 (-129%) | -494.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9.26 | — | -495 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS1 | AL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 6.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.26 |
| Away | 4 | 5.1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 15.19 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-05-27 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-25 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-15 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-13 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-05 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-04 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-04-21 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-05-27 | MIN | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-25 | MIN | BOS | — | 2.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951-05-15 | MIN | DET | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-05-13 | MIN | BOS | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1951-05-05 | MIN | CHW | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951-05-04 | MIN | CHW | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-04-21 | MIN | NYY | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Alton Brown
- Was Alton Brown a pitcher?
- Yes. Alton Brown pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Alton Brown hit?
- Alton Brown hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Alton Brown's career batting average?
- Alton Brown batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Alton Brown's career ERA?
- Alton Brown finished with a 9.26 career ERA, going 0-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Alton Brown have?
- Alton Brown recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Alton Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alton Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.