Andrew Brown
Born: 9/10/1984 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-06-12 | Final Game: 2014-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Andrew Marshall Brown
Biography
Andrew Brown, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, Brown played in a total of 144 games throughout his career. He was known for his power-hitting ability, contributing 14 home runs and 45 runs batted in (RBIs) during his tenure in the league. Despite a batting average of .220, Brown showcased his potential as a promising player during the early years of the 2010s, a period characterized by an increasing emphasis on power and offensive production in baseball.
Brown's playing style was marked by his aggressive approach at the plate, which allowed him to accumulate a notable number of home runs relative to his total hits, tallying 72 throughout his career. He also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 3 stolen bases. While his time in the majors was relatively short, Brown's contributions reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball during the post-steroid era, where teams increasingly valued versatility and power from their hitters. After retiring from professional play on June 15, 2014, Brown left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the competitive spirit of his generation in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 328 | 37 | 72 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 3 | 28 | 101 | 0.220 | 0.281 | 0.390 | 0.671 | -112.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | STL | NL | 11 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 46 | 112 | 14 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 34 | 0.232 | -8.9 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 68 | 150 | 16 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 44 | 0.227 | -103.7 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 19 | 44 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 90 | 67 | 131 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SLN | OF | 7 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | COL | OF | 33 | 28 | 55 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYN | OF | 38 | 27 | 52 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | NYN | OF | 12 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 34 |
| Right Field | 60 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYN | NL | $538,045 |
| Total Career Earnings | $538,045 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 2006, 2007 |