Dick Brown
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1965)
Dick Brown was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1965 for 4 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 9 seasons. In 636 career games, he hit .244 with 455 hits, 62 home runs, and 223 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 176 lb
- Died
- 4/17/1970 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-06-20
- Last Game
- 1965-10-03
Full name: Richard Ernest Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 636 | 1,866 | 175 | 455 | 62 | 3 | 62 | 223 | 7 | 119 | 356 | .244 | .291 | .380 | .671 | -1,621 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 34 | 114 | 10 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 23 | .263 | .257 (+2%) | .323 (-13%) | .391 (+3%) | .715 (-4%) | -127.5 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 68 | 173 | 20 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 27 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .324 (-7%) | .394 (-2%) | .719 (-4%) | -105.5 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 48 | 141 | 15 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 39 | .220 | .256 (-14%) | .323 (-11%) | .392 (-4%) | .715 (-7%) | -172.6 |
| 1960 | CHA | AL | 16 | 43 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 93 | 308 | 32 | 82 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 45 | 0 | 22 | 57 | .266 | .258 (+3%) | .328 (-5%) | .399 (+19%) | .727 (+8%) | 354.2 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 134 | 431 | 40 | 104 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 21 | 66 | .241 | .257 (-6%) | .326 (-15%) | .393 (-10%) | .719 (-12%) | -889.7 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 59 | 171 | 13 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 35 | .246 | .246 (avg) | .308 (avg) | .371 (-14%) | .680 (-7%) | -151.4 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 88 | 230 | 24 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 12 | 45 | .257 | .250 (+2%) | .312 (-6%) | .377 (+2%) | .690 (-1%) | -81.3 |
| 1965 | BAL | AL | 96 | 255 | 17 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 2 | 17 | 53 | .231 | .245 (-6%) | .310 (-11%) | .371 (-10%) | .682 (-10%) | -446.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 636 | 1,866 | 175 | 455 | 62 | 3 | 62 | 223 | 7 | 119 | 356 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,621 | ||
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 (636 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 290 | 811 | 79 | 208 | 28 | 105 | .256 |
| Away | 346 | 1055 | 96 | 247 | 34 | 118 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-10-03 | BAL | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-10-02 | BAL | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965-10-01 | BAL | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-10-01 | BAL | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965-09-30 | BAL | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-29 | BAL | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-28 | BAL | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-27 | BAL | KC1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-26 | BAL | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-25 | BAL | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CLE | C | 33 | 32 | 190 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| 1958 | CLE | C | 62 | 46 | 281 | 24 | 4 | 6 |
| 1959 | CLE | C | 48 | 40 | 248 | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| 1960 | CHA | C | 14 | 12 | 66 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | DET | C | 91 | 84 | 460 | 38 | 5 | 7 |
| 1962 | DET | C | 132 | 122 | 742 | 42 | 5 | 8 |
| 1963 | BAL | C | 58 | 51 | 317 | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| 1964 | BAL | C | 84 | 62 | 380 | 29 | 5 | 4 |
| 1965 | BAL | C | 92 | 73 | 466 | 40 | 9 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 614 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dick Brown (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dick Brown: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dick Brown debuted on June 20, 1957 and played a final game on October 3, 1965. By club, Brown's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1957 to 1959), the Chicago White Sox (1960), the Detroit Tigers (1961 to 1962), and the Baltimore Orioles (1963 through 1965). Brown is listed as a catcher at 6 feet, 2 inches and 176 pounds. Brown both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 17, 1935, in Shinnston, WV, USA. Brown died on April 17, 1970, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Brown's full given name, per the bio, is Richard Ernest Brown.
In 636 games and 1,866 at bats, Brown batted .244 with 455 hits, along with 62 homers and 223 runs batted in. Brown's career OPS of .671 combines a .291 on-base mark with .380 slugging. Against a .254 league average for those years, Brown's .244 average was near the norm. No season beat the 16 home runs Brown hit in 1961. The hits column peaks at 104, in 1962.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Brown
- What years did Dick Brown play?
- Dick Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1965.
- Was Dick Brown a pitcher?
- No. Dick Brown was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dick Brown hit?
- Dick Brown hit 62 career home runs with 455 hits.
- What teams did Dick Brown play for?
- Dick Brown played for 4 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1957–1959), the Chicago White Sox (1960), the Detroit Tigers (1961–1962), and the Baltimore Orioles (1963–1965).
- What were Dick Brown's career stats?
- In 636 games, Dick Brown had 455 hits, 62 home runs, 223 RBI, 175 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- What position did Dick Brown play?
- Dick Brown played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dick Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Dick Brown was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 176 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dick Brown hit each season?
- Dick Brown's home runs by season: 4 in 1957, 7 in 1958, 5 in 1959, 3 in 1960, 16 in 1961, 12 in 1962, 2 in 1963, 8 in 1964, and 5 in 1965. His most in one season was 16, in 1961.
- What was Dick Brown's career batting average?
- Dick Brown batted .244 over his career, with 455 hits in 1,866 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Brown have?
- Dick Brown drove in 223 runs in his career.
- Is Dick Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.