Bobby Brown, baseball player, 1979-1985

Bobby Brown

Born: 5/25/1954 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-05 | Final Game: 1985-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Rogers Lee Brown

Biography

Bobby Brown was a dynamic position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career spanning from 1979 to 1985. Born in 1954, Brown played a total of 502 games, during which he established himself as a versatile contributor on the field. He recorded 313 hits and demonstrated power with 26 home runs while driving in 130 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. Notably, Brown was also a significant threat on the base paths, amassing 110 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility, which were hallmarks of his playing style. Competing during an era that emphasized both speed and strategic play, Brown's abilities allowed him to make a notable impact on the teams he played for. His contributions extended beyond traditional hitting, as he was a well-rounded player who could both score and drive in runs effectively. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Brown's combination of speed and power ensured he left a lasting impression on the game, making him a respected figure among peers and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
502 1277 183 313 38 12 26 130 110 94 238 0.245 0.295 0.355 0.649 -2026.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 31 6 2 0 0 0 2 2 9 0.065

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1984 NLCS SDN 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
1984 WS SDN 5 15 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 4 0.067
1981 ALCS NYA 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
1981 AEDIV NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1981 WS NYA 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1980 ALCS NYA 3 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 394 293 792 19 27 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 182
Center Field 152
Right Field 72
Designated Hitter 8

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1980 Player of the Week Week of 1980-05-30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 SDN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $150,000