Brant Brown
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2000)
Brant Brown was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2000 for the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Florida Marlins, a span of 5 seasons. In 424 career games, he hit .247 with 261 hits, 45 home runs, and 146 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-06-15
- Last Game
- 2000-08-29
Full name: Brant Michael Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 1,056 | 142 | 261 | 52 | 11 | 45 | 146 | 15 | 74 | 316 | .247 | .301 | .445 | .746 | -631 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career SLG .445 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .746 vs. league average .768 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | NL | 29 | 69 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 17 | .304 | .269 (+13%) | .340 (-3%) | .426 (+26%) | .767 (+13%) | 132.9 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | 46 | 137 | 15 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 28 | .234 | .266 (-12%) | .336 (-15%) | .419 (-2%) | .756 (-8%) | -207.9 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | 124 | 347 | 56 | 101 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 48 | 4 | 30 | 95 | .291 | .266 (+9%) | .335 (+4%) | .420 (+19%) | .755 (+12%) | 804.5 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 130 | 341 | 49 | 79 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 58 | 3 | 22 | 114 | .232 | .271 (-15%) | .344 (-18%) | .433 (+3%) | .778 (-6%) | -490.1 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | 41 | 73 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 33 | .192 | .270 (-29%) | .344 (-35%) | .437 (-19%) | .782 (-26%) | -346.3 |
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 54 | 89 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 29 | .157 | .270 (-42%) | .344 (-28%) | .437 (-38%) | .782 (-34%) | -346.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 424 | 1,056 | 142 | 261 | 52 | 11 | 45 | 146 | 15 | 74 | 316 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -453 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (424 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 215 | 526 | 70 | 124 | 22 | 71 | .236 |
| Away | 209 | 530 | 72 | 137 | 23 | 75 | .258 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-29 | CHC | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-08-28 | CHC | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-08-27 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-26 | CHC | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-08-25 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-23 | CHC | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-22 | CHC | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-08-21 | CHC | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-08-19 | CHC | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-18 | CHC | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 56 | 39 | 323 | 32 | 3 | 17 |
| OF | 252 | 197 | 423 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | 1B | 18 | 12 | 126 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | CHN | 1B | 12 | 10 | 78 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | CHN | OF | 27 | 27 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | 1B | 7 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | CHN | OF | 102 | 73 | 180 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | 1B | 7 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | PIT | OF | 82 | 76 | 150 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | FLO | 1B | 5 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | FLO | OF | 13 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHN | 1B | 7 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHN | OF | 28 | 13 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 56 |
| Left Field | 101 |
| Center Field | 101 |
| Right Field | 67 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Brant Brown's recorded salaries total $940,000 over 4 seasons, 1997 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1996 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $315,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $290,000 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $180,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $155,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $940,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1991, 1992 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brant Brown (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brant Brown: the record in brief
Brant Brown played a first major league game on June 15, 1996 and a last one on August 29, 2000. By club, Brown's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1996 through 2000), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999), and the Florida Marlins (2000). The bio lists Brown as an outfielder who batted and threw left-handed. Brown is listed at 220 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Brown was born on June 22, 1971, in Porterville, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Brant Michael.
Brown finished with 261 hits from 1,056 at bats in 424 games, which works out to .247, plus 45 home runs and 146 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .301 and .445 give Brown a career OPS of .746. Set against a .269 league average for the same years, Brown's .247 average sits 8.1% below it. 1999 was Brown's biggest home run year, with 16. Brown collected a career-high 101 hits in 1998. In 1998, a season of regular play, Brown hit .291 while the league hit .266. The seasons in which Brown beat the league batting average were 1996 and 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brant Brown
- What years did Brant Brown play?
- Brant Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2000.
- Was Brant Brown a pitcher?
- No. Brant Brown was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brant Brown hit?
- Brant Brown hit 45 career home runs with 261 hits.
- What teams did Brant Brown play for?
- Brant Brown played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1996–1998, 2000), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999), and the Florida Marlins (2000).
- What were Brant Brown's career stats?
- In 424 games, Brant Brown had 261 hits, 45 home runs, 146 RBI, 142 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Brant Brown earn in his career?
- Brant Brown's recorded salaries total $940,000 over 4 seasons, 1997 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1996 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1996.
- What was Brant Brown's salary?
- Brant Brown's last recorded salary was $315,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $315,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $155,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2000.
- What position did Brant Brown play?
- Brant Brown played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brant Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Brant Brown was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brant Brown hit each season?
- Brant Brown's home runs by season: 5 in 1996, 5 in 1997, 14 in 1998, 16 in 1999, and 5 in 2000. His most in one season was 16, in 1999.
- What was Brant Brown's career batting average?
- Brant Brown batted .247 over his career, with 261 hits in 1,056 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brant Brown have?
- Brant Brown drove in 146 runs in his career.
- Is Brant Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brant Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.