Buster Brown, baseball player, 1905-1913

Buster Brown

Born: 8/31/1881 in Boone, IA, USA

Died: 2/9/1914 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-06-22 | Final Game: 1913-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Edward Brown

Biography

Buster Brown was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1905 to 1913. Born in 1881, Brown played during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style in the years that followed. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 51-103, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.21, showcasing his ability to manage games effectively despite facing challenges in securing victories. Brown recorded a total of 501 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a formidable strikeout artist on the mound. Additionally, he contributed with four saves, indicating his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations. While Brown's win-loss record may not reflect dominance, his ERA suggests he was often left to contend with a lack of offensive support. His career remains a notable part of the early 20th-century baseball narrative, illustrating the struggles and triumphs of pitchers in an era marked by significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
51 103 234 165 106 10 4 1451.7 1368 517 36 631 501 3.21 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
235 522 38 95 23 7 3 23 0 18 139 0.182 0.211 0.270 0.481 -2045.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 234 119 75 434 30 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 234

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Iowa State University Ames IA 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905