Ed Brown
MLB Debut: 1882-08-19 | Final Game: 1884-06-30
Throws: RWeight: 178 lbs
Full name: Edward P. Brown
Biography
Ed Brown was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1882 to 1884, a time when the game was still evolving, and players were beginning to establish their identities in what would become America's pastime. Over the course of 59 games, Brown recorded 38 hits, resulting in a batting average of .178. While he did not contribute any home runs or RBIs to his teams, his presence on the field during this formative period of the game contributed to the early development of professional baseball.
As a player in the 1880s, Brown participated in a league that was characterized by its rapidly changing rules and the burgeoning competition among teams. This era, known for its emphasis on speed and strategy, saw players honing their skills in a less commercialized environment compared to modern baseball. Though Brown's playing career may not have achieved the statistical heights of many of his contemporaries, his contributions to the sport during its formative years remain a part of baseball history. His time in the league reflects the experiences of many players who laid the groundwork for the future of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | TL1 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 213 | 17 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.178 | 0.201 | 0.192 | 0.393 | -1045.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 17 | 60 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.183 | -231.1 |
| 1884 | TL1 | AA | 42 | 153 | 13 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.176 | -814.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 40 | 0 | 42 | 55 | 22 | 1 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 17 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | SL4 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | SL4 | OF | 15 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1884 | TL1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | TL1 | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | TL1 | 3B | 40 | 0 | 42 | 55 | 22 | 1 |
| 1884 | TL1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 40 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 13 |