Carroll Brown
Born: 2/20/1889 in Woodbury, NJ, USA
Died: 2/8/1977 in Burlington, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-27 | Final Game: 1915-10-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Carroll William Brown
Biography
Carroll Brown was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915. Born in 1889, Brown made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 38-40 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters.
Brown's career statistics also included 251 strikeouts and 3 saves, reflecting his dual capacity as a reliable starting pitcher and a capable relief option. His performances on the mound contributed to the teams he played for, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Though he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Carroll Brown's contributions to the game during his brief career are a testament to the rich history of baseball and the evolution of pitching styles in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 40 | 133 | 93 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 731.3 | 698 | 282 | 15 | 291 | 251 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4.50 | 330.2 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 13 | 11 | 34 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 199.0 | 204 | 81 | 87 | 64 | 3.66 | -2176.1 |
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 17 | 11 | 43 | 35 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 235.3 | 200 | 77 | 87 | 70 | 2.94 | -2889.0 |
| 1914 | NYY | AL | 5 | 5 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 122.3 | 123 | 44 | 42 | 57 | 3.24 | - |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 1 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 64 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 4.09 | -505.8 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 2 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 96.7 | 95 | 44 | 47 | 34 | 4.10 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 258 | 10 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 0.147 | 0.179 | 0.194 | 0.373 | -1220.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 34 | 76 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.145 | -618.7 |
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 43 | 82 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0.159 | -601.6 |
| 1914 | NYY | AL | 20 | 44 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 21 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 133 | 0 | 31 | 237 | 16 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | PHA | P | 34 | 0 | 10 | 72 | 3 | 2 |
| 1913 | PHA | P | 43 | 0 | 7 | 65 | 5 | 2 |
| 1914 | NYA | P | 20 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | PHA | P | 15 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915 | NYA | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 133 |