Darrell Brown, baseball player, 1981-1984

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

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

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