Dusty Brown
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2011)
Dusty Brown was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011 for the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 25 career games, he hit .163 with 7 hits, 1 home runs, and 3 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
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-06-23
- Last Game
- 2011-06-19
Full name: Dustin William Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | .163 | .200 | .256 | .456 | 0 |
Career AVG .163 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career SLG .256 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.
Career OPS .456 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 37.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 7 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 11 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .107 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 25 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0 | ||
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 (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .143 |
| Away | 10 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-19 | PIT | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-18 | PIT | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-16 | PIT | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011-06-12 | PIT | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-10 | PIT | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-06-09 | PIT | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-08 | PIT | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-05 | PIT | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-03 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-02 | PIT | NYN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-30 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 23 |
Dusty Brown: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 23, 2009 and the final game on June 19, 2011, Dusty Brown built the record summarized on this page. By club, Brown's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (2009 to 2010) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011). Brown played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 19, 1982, in Orange, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'0" and 195 pounds. Dusty Brown was the playing name; the full given name is Dustin William.
Brown's career batting table shows 25 games, 43 at bats and 7 hits, a .163 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 3 RBI. Brown got on base at a .200 rate and slugged .256 (.456 OPS). Over the seasons Brown played, league hitters batted .258; the .163 career figure is 37.0% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dusty Brown
- What years did Dusty Brown play?
- Dusty Brown played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011.
- Was Dusty Brown a pitcher?
- No. Dusty Brown was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Dusty Brown hit?
- Dusty Brown hit 1 career home run with 7 hits.
- What teams did Dusty Brown play for?
- Dusty Brown played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (2009–2010) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011).
- What were Dusty Brown's career stats?
- In 25 games, Dusty Brown had 7 hits, 1 home runs, 3 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .163 batting average.
- What position did Dusty Brown play?
- Dusty Brown played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dusty Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Dusty Brown was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dusty Brown hit each season?
- Dusty Brown's home runs by season: 1 in 2009, 0 in 2010, and 0 in 2011. His most in one season was 1, in 2009.
- What was Dusty Brown's career batting average?
- Dusty Brown batted .163 over his career, with 7 hits in 43 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dusty Brown have?
- Dusty Brown drove in 3 runs in his career.
- What was Dusty Brown's career ERA?
- Dusty Brown finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Dusty Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dusty Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.