Bob Brown
Born: 4/1/1911 in Dorchester, MA, USA
Died: 8/3/1990 in Pembroke, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-04-21 | Final Game: 1936-05-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert Murray Brown
Biography
Bob Brown was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1911, whose career spanned from 1930 until 1936. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused style. Over his career, Brown compiled a record of 16 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. He demonstrated his ability on the mound with a total of 159 strikeouts, complemented by one save, showcasing both his starting and relief pitching capabilities.
Brown's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the 1930s, as pitchers began adapting to hitters who were increasingly focused on power. Despite not having a lengthy career, his contributions during his time were significant, and he played in a league that was beginning to see the emergence of stars who would shape the future of the game. Brown's journey through the early years of professional baseball provides a glimpse into the sport's development during a pivotal era in its history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 21 | 79 | 49 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 363.7 | 360 | 181 | 11 | 193 | 159 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 10.50 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8.53 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 14 | 7 | 35 | 28 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 213.0 | 187 | 78 | 104 | 110 | 3.30 | 1857.0 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 58.3 | 59 | 37 | 36 | 21 | 5.71 | -843.7 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 65.0 | 79 | 46 | 36 | 17 | 6.37 | -590.4 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 115 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.183 | 0.210 | 0.191 | 0.401 | -465.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 35 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.194 | -465.9 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 16 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 16 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 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 | 79 | 0 | 16 | 61 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BSN | P | 35 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933 | BSN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | BSN | P | 16 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | BSN | P | 15 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | BSN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 10.0 | 80 | 0 |