Eddie Brown
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1928)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- Died
- 9/10/1956 in Vallejo, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-09-26
- Last Game
- 1928-09-29
Full name: Edward William Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 790 | 2,902 | 341 | 878 | 170 | 33 | 16 | 407 | 29 | 127 | 109 | .303 | .334 | .400 | .735 | -666 |
Career AVG .303 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OBP .334 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .735 vs. league average .735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 70 | 128 | 16 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 11 | .281 | .286 (-2%) | .344 (-6%) | .395 (-9%) | .739 (-8%) | -164.3 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 114 | 455 | 56 | 140 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 78 | 3 | 26 | 15 | .308 | .283 (+8%) | .345 (avg) | .389 (+9%) | .734 (+5%) | 316.7 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 153 | 618 | 88 | 189 | 39 | 11 | 5 | 99 | 3 | 22 | 18 | .306 | .288 (+6%) | .349 (-5%) | .407 (+5%) | .756 (+1%) | -120.5 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 153 | 612 | 71 | 201 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 84 | 5 | 23 | 20 | .328 | .279 (+17%) | .345 (+3%) | .390 (+6%) | .735 (+5%) | 446.9 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 155 | 558 | 64 | 171 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 75 | 11 | 28 | 20 | .306 | .282 (+9%) | .344 (-1%) | .392 (+2%) | .736 (+1%) | -45.8 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 142 | 523 | 45 | 140 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 6 | 24 | 22 | .268 | .280 (-5%) | .342 (-11%) | .395 (-14%) | .737 (-13%) | -1099.2 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 790 | 2,902 | 341 | 878 | 170 | 33 | 16 | 407 | 29 | 127 | 109 | .303 | — | — | — | — | -666 | ||
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 (789 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 393 | 1396 | 168 | 418 | 6 | 187 | .299 |
| Away | 396 | 1505 | 173 | 462 | 10 | 222 | .307 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-29 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-27 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-24 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-24 | BSN | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-22 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928-09-22 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-21 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-20 | BSN | CIN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-18 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-17 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 731 | 0 | 1867 | 38 | 59 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | NY1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | OF | 30 | 0 | 63 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1924 | BRO | OF | 114 | 0 | 311 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 1925 | BRO | OF | 153 | 0 | 449 | 7 | 13 | 3 |
| 1926 | BSN | OF | 153 | 0 | 401 | 10 | 15 | 2 |
| 1927 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BSN | OF | 150 | 0 | 335 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| 1928 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | OF | 129 | 0 | 302 | 6 | 13 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 308 |
| Center Field | 423 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | NY | 1920 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 10.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Eddie Brown (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Brown
- What years did Eddie Brown play?
- Eddie Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1928.
- Was Eddie Brown a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Brown was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Eddie Brown hit?
- Eddie Brown hit 16 career home runs with 878 hits.