Darrell Brown
Born: 10/29/1955 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-04-11 | Final Game: 1984-09-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: Darrell Wayne Brown
Biography
Darrell Brown, born in 1955, had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1981 until his final game on September 30, 1984. As a position player, Brown demonstrated a solid batting average of .274 over the course of his 210 games in Major League Baseball. His ability to connect with the ball was evident in his 162 hits, contributing to a total of 44 RBIs and a single home run. Brown's speed on the bases was showcased through his nine stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic style of play that characterized much of the early 1980s.
Emerging during a period marked by a shift toward offensive prowess in the league, Brown's playing style was defined by a combination of contact hitting and speed. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided depth and versatility in the lineup. Brown's career, while relatively brief, remains a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 591 | 82 | 162 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 9 | 25 | 47 | 0.274 | 0.304 | 0.325 | 0.629 | -1279.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | AL | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 91 | 309 | 40 | 84 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 28 | 0.272 | -883.1 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 95 | 260 | 36 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 0.273 | -396.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 149 | 118 | 343 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | OF | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | OAK | OF | 7 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | OF | 81 | 68 | 188 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | MIN | OF | 55 | 46 | 144 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 113 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park | CA | 1975 |
| California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1976, 1977 |