Ed Brown
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1884)
Ed Brown was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884 for the St. Louis Browns and the Toledo Blue Stockings, a span of 3 seasons. In 59 career games, he hit .178 with 38 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- — / 178 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1882-08-19
- Last Game
- 1884-06-30
Full name: Edward P. Brown
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 | .178 | .201 | .192 | .393 | -970 |
Career AVG .178 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career OBP .201 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career SLG .192 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.
Career OPS .393 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 35.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 17 | 60 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .183 | .248 (-26%) | .275 (-15%) | .329 (-44%) | .605 (-31%) | -222.9 |
| 1884 | TL1 | AA | 42 | 153 | 13 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .176 | .243 (-27%) | .278 (-33%) | .327 (-40%) | .606 (-37%) | -747.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 59 | 213 | 17 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .178 | — | — | — | — | -970 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.11 (-190%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7.36 | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 40 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Brown
- What years did Ed Brown play?
- Ed Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884.
- Was Ed Brown a pitcher?
- No. Ed Brown was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Ed Brown hit?
- Ed Brown hit 0 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What was Ed Brown's career batting average?
- Ed Brown batted .178 over his career, with 38 hits in 213 at bats.
- What was Ed Brown's career ERA?
- Ed Brown finished with a 7.36 career ERA, going 0-1 with 2 strikeouts.
- Is Ed Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.