Darrell Brown
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1984)
Darrell Brown was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1984 for the Detroit Tigers, the Athletics, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. In 210 career games, he hit .274 with 162 hits, 1 home runs, and 44 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 184 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-04-11
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: Darrell Wayne Brown
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 | .274 | .304 | .325 | .629 | -1,093 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OPS .629 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | AL | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 91 | 309 | 40 | 84 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 28 | .272 | .260 (+4%) | .324 (-9%) | .389 (-22%) | .714 (-16%) | -755.8 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 95 | 260 | 36 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 16 | .273 | .259 (+5%) | .322 (-4%) | .384 (-11%) | .707 (-8%) | -336.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 210 | 591 | 82 | 162 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 9 | 25 | 47 | .274 | — | — | — | — | -1,093 | ||
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 (210 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 272 | 50 | 86 | 1 | 24 | .316 |
| Away | 107 | 319 | 32 | 76 | 0 | 20 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-30 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-29 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-27 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-20 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-18 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-17 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-12 | MIN | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-10 | MIN | KCR | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Darrell Brown
- What years did Darrell Brown play?
- Darrell Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1984.
- Was Darrell Brown a pitcher?
- No. Darrell Brown was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Darrell Brown hit?
- Darrell Brown hit 1 career home runs with 162 hits.
- What was Darrell Brown's career batting average?
- Darrell Brown batted .274 over his career, with 162 hits in 591 at bats.
- How many RBI did Darrell Brown have?
- Darrell Brown drove in 44 runs in his career.
- Is Darrell Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darrell Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.