Bobby Brown
Born: 10/25/1924 in Seattle, WA, USA
Died: 3/25/2021 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-09-22 | Final Game: 1954-06-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Robert William Brown
Biography
Bobby Brown, born in 1924, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player who showcased a combination of skill and versatility during his career from 1946 to 1954. Over the course of 548 games, he compiled a solid batting average of .279, amassing 452 hits, including 22 home runs and 237 runs batted in. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. His playing style was characterized by a keen eye at the plate and a knack for timely hitting, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Brown's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and the integration of African American players was beginning to reshape the landscape of the game. As a player who competed in the early years following the war, he contributed to the growing excitement of the sport during this transformative period. Brown's contributions to baseball, combined with his impressive statistics, solidified his legacy as a reliable and skilled player in the history of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 548 | 1619 | 233 | 452 | 62 | 14 | 22 | 237 | 9 | 214 | 88 | 0.279 | 0.367 | 0.376 | 0.742 | 1114.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 7 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 69 | 150 | 21 | 45 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 0.300 | 258.7 |
| 1948 | NYY | AL | 113 | 363 | 62 | 109 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 48 | 16 | 0.300 | 714.3 |
| 1949 | NYY | AL | 104 | 343 | 61 | 97 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 61 | 4 | 38 | 18 | 0.283 | 295.1 |
| 1950 | NYY | AL | 95 | 277 | 33 | 74 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 39 | 18 | 0.267 | -248.1 |
| 1951 | NYY | AL | 103 | 313 | 44 | 84 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 51 | 1 | 47 | 18 | 0.268 | 397.4 |
| 1952 | NYY | AL | 29 | 89 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0.247 | -123.9 |
| 1954 | NYY | AL | 28 | 60 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0.217 | -179.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 41 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0.439 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NYA | 5 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.357 |
| 1950 | WS | NYA | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 1949 | WS | NYA | 4 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 1947 | WS | NYA | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 42 | 43 | 4 | 6 |
| 3B | 369 | 14 | 330 | 640 | 53 | 60 |
| OF | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 42 | 0 | 61 | 97 | 11 | 26 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NYA | SS | 5 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | NYA | 3B | 27 | 0 | 21 | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| 1947 | NYA | SS | 11 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| 1947 | NYA | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | NYA | 2B | 17 | 0 | 42 | 43 | 4 | 6 |
| 1948 | NYA | 3B | 41 | 0 | 43 | 62 | 6 | 7 |
| 1948 | NYA | SS | 26 | 0 | 40 | 68 | 8 | 20 |
| 1948 | NYA | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | NYA | 3B | 86 | 0 | 84 | 158 | 13 | 17 |
| 1949 | NYA | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | NYA | 3B | 82 | 0 | 63 | 140 | 9 | 13 |
| 1951 | NYA | 3B | 90 | 0 | 80 | 151 | 11 | 14 |
| 1952 | NYA | 3B | 24 | 0 | 23 | 61 | 10 | 4 |
| 1954 | NYA | 3B | 17 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 368 |
| Shortstop | 42 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1943 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1945, 1946 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1944 |