Curly Brown
Born: 12/9/1888 in Spring Hill, KS, USA
Died: 6/10/1968 in Spring Hill, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-08 | Final Game: 1915-06-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Charles Roy Brown
Biography
Curly Brown was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, showcasing his talents primarily between 1911 and 1915. Born in 1888, Brown's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Throughout his tenure, he played for various teams and compiled a career record of 3-8 with a 4.2 earned run average (ERA). His pitching style, while not dominant in terms of wins, reflected the competitive nature of the game during his era.
Brown recorded a total of 52 strikeouts over the course of his career, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Despite not achieving a high number of saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in the development of the game as players adapted to evolving strategies and techniques. While his professional career ended in June 1915, Curly Brown remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who shaped the sport during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 128.7 | 129 | 60 | 2 | 50 | 52 | 4.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 2.74 | 295.2 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 64.7 | 69 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 4.87 | -623.6 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2.57 | 27.9 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 4.67 | -269.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 49 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.224 | 0.224 | 0.286 | 0.510 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 17 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 9 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1912 | SLA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |