Bill Brown, baseball player, 1912-1912

Bill Brown

Born: 7/8/1893 in Coleman, TX, USA

Died: 5/13/1965 in Lubbock, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-15 | Final Game: 1912-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Verna Brown

Biography

Bill Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1893 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint in 1912, appearing in a total of 9 games. Over the course of his career, Brown recorded 4 hits, driving in 1 run and finishing with a batting average of .200. Known for his determination on the field, Brown’s contributions, although modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century baseball landscape. Brown's playing career coincided with a transitional period in baseball, just before the deadball era gave way to the more power-oriented styles of play that would dominate the following decades. His time in the majors was limited, but it exemplified the challenges faced by many players of the era, who often struggled to maintain a foothold in a rapidly evolving sport. While he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, Bill Brown's presence in the game is a testament to the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 20 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 10 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 1