Charlie Brown
Born: 8/17/1871 in Bluffton, IN, USA
Died: 4/3/1938 in Monclova, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1897-08-04 | Final Game: 1897-08-14
Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Edward Brown
Biography
Charlie Brown was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1871, who played in the late 19th century during a transitional period for the sport. His career spanned from August 4 to August 14, 1897, during which he made a brief but notable impact on the diamond. Brown recorded a win-loss record of 1-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.77, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in an era that was still evolving in terms of strategy and player conditioning.
During his short stint in Major League Baseball, Brown accumulated a total of 8 strikeouts and did not record any saves. The late 1800s were characterized by a heavy reliance on pitcher durability and a less specialized approach to the position, making his contributions significant within the context of the game during that time. While his career may not have been lengthy, Charlie Brown's presence in the early days of professional baseball places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 7.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 30 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 7.77 | -1310.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.364 | 0.636 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | CL4 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |