Alton Brown
Born: 4/16/1925 in Norfolk, VA, USA
Died: 1/10/2016 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-21 | Final Game: 1951-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Alton Leo Brown
Biography
Alton Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from April 21, 1951, to May 27, 1951, during a time when the sport was beginning to integrate and evolve following World War II. Brown competed in seven games at the major league level but unfortunately did not record any hits, runs, or runs batted in, finishing his brief stint with a batting average of .0.
Although Brown's time in the big leagues was short-lived, he was part of a transitional era in baseball, when the sport was gaining new dimensions in talent and diversity. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of the time, as the competition for roster spots intensified amid the changing landscape of baseball. Despite not leaving a statistical mark, Alton Brown's involvement in the major leagues is a testament to the countless players who contributed to the rich history of baseball, each with their unique stories and journeys.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 9.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9.26 | - |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS1 | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |