Chris Brown
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1989)
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 12/26/2006 in Houston, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-03
- Last Game
- 1989-05-16
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: John Christopher Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | 1,523 | 164 | 410 | 61 | 6 | 38 | 184 | 21 | 120 | 252 | .269 | .333 | .392 | .725 | 712 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .392 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFN | NL | 23 | 84 | 6 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 19 | .286 | .259 (+10%) | .322 (+11%) | .384 (+5%) | .707 (+8%) | 119.0 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | 131 | 432 | 50 | 117 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 61 | 2 | 38 | 78 | .271 | .257 (+5%) | .323 (+7%) | .390 (+13%) | .714 (+10%) | 928.0 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 116 | 416 | 57 | 132 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 49 | 13 | 33 | 43 | .317 | .257 (+23%) | .325 (+15%) | .395 (+6%) | .720 (+10%) | 927.4 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | 38 | 132 | 17 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 16 | .242 | .262 (-8%) | .331 (-8%) | .415 (+2%) | .746 (-2%) | -52.0 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 44 | 155 | 17 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 30 | .232 | .262 (-12%) | .331 (-11%) | .415 (-11%) | .746 (-11%) | -52.0 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | 80 | 247 | 14 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 49 | .235 | .254 (-8%) | .317 (-7%) | .377 (-25%) | .695 (-17%) | -597.1 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 17 | 57 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .193 | .254 (-24%) | .319 (-36%) | .375 (-35%) | .694 (-35%) | -329.1 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 449 | 1,523 | 164 | 410 | 61 | 6 | 38 | 184 | 21 | 120 | 252 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 944 | ||
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 (449 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 232 | 769 | 77 | 212 | 14 | 98 | .276 |
| Away | 217 | 754 | 87 | 198 | 24 | 86 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-05-16 | DET | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-05-15 | DET | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-05-14 | DET | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-13 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-05-12 | DET | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-04-28 | DET | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-04-27 | DET | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-04-26 | DET | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-04-25 | DET | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1989-04-24 | DET | SEA | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 423 | 419 | 319 | 748 | 65 | 71 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFN | 3B | 23 | 23 | 23 | 40 | 7 | 3 |
| 1985 | SFN | 3B | 120 | 120 | 94 | 243 | 10 | 15 |
| 1986 | SFN | 3B | 111 | 111 | 73 | 177 | 18 | 17 |
| 1986 | SFN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | 3B | 37 | 36 | 33 | 62 | 10 | 5 |
| 1987 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SDN | 3B | 43 | 42 | 27 | 70 | 6 | 12 |
| 1988 | SDN | 3B | 72 | 70 | 54 | 131 | 10 | 15 |
| 1989 | DET | 3B | 17 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 423 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $265,000 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | $215,000 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $695,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 7.0 | 120 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Chris Brown (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Brown
- What years did Chris Brown play?
- Chris Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989.
- Was Chris Brown a pitcher?
- No. Chris Brown was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Brown hit?
- Chris Brown hit 38 career home runs with 410 hits.