Elmer Brown
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1915)
Elmer Brown was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915 for the St. Louis Browns and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 43 career appearances, he went 7-11 with a 3.48 ERA and 79 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 172 lb
- Died
- 1/23/1955 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-16
- Last Game
- 1915-04-14
Full name: Elmer Young Brown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 6.48 | 3.37 (-92%) | -561.5 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 5 | 8 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 120.1 | 122 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 2.99 | 3.36 (+11%) | -962.8 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 2.08 | 3.07 (+32%) | -370.4 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.2 | 33 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 3.93 | 2.93 (-34%) | -1372.6 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 7 | 11 | 43 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 188.2 | 181 | 73 | 92 | 79 | 3.48 | — | -3,267 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 60 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .133 | .148 | .183 | .331 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.
Career OBP .148 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.
Career SLG .183 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.
Career OPS .331 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 50.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 23 | 36 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 43 | 60 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 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 (86 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .136 |
| Away | 27 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .132 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 69.0 | 64 | 22 | 30 | 27 | 2.87 |
| Away | 27 | 118.1 | 116 | 49 | 63 | 51 | 3.73 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-14 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-30 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-27 | BRO | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-20 | BRO | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-07-18 | BRO | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-10 | BRO | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-07-08 | BRO | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-04 | BRO | BSN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-06-27 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-06-24 | BRO | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-14 | BRO | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-07-30 | BRO | PIT | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-07-27 | BRO | CIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-20 | BRO | STL | L | 2.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-07-18 | BRO | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-07-10 | BRO | CIN | — | 3.0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-07-08 | BRO | CIN | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-07-04 | BRO | BSN | — | 8.1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-06-27 | BRO | PHI | W | 9.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 1914-06-24 | BRO | PHI | L | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
Elmer Brown: the record in brief
Elmer Brown's major league career runs from a debut on September 16, 1911 to a final game on April 14, 1915. Brown played for the St. Louis Browns (1911 through 1912), the Brooklyn Superbas (1913), and the Brooklyn Robins (1914 through 1915). Listed as a pitcher, Brown batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 172 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads August 25, 1883, in Southport, IN, USA. Brown died on January 23, 1955, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Brown's full given name, per the bio, is Elmer Young Brown.
Brown's career pitching line is 7 wins, 11 losses and a 3.48 ERA over 43 appearances. The totals include 79 strikeouts. Against a 3.09 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.48 mark was 12.8% worse. No season topped the 5 wins of 1912. In 1912, one of the busiest seasons, Brown posted a 2.99 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.36.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer Brown
- What years did Elmer Brown play?
- Elmer Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915.
- Was Elmer Brown a pitcher?
- Yes. Elmer Brown pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 79 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Elmer Brown hit?
- Elmer Brown hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Elmer Brown play for?
- Elmer Brown played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1911–1912) and the Brooklyn Robins (1913–1915).
- What were Elmer Brown's career stats?
- In 43 games, Elmer Brown went 7-11 with a 3.48 ERA, 79 strikeouts, and 188.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Elmer Brown play?
- Elmer Brown played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elmer Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Elmer Brown was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 172 pounds.
- What was Elmer Brown's career ERA?
- Elmer Brown finished with a 3.48 career ERA, going 7-11 with 79 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Elmer Brown have?
- Elmer Brown recorded 79 career strikeouts.
- Is Elmer Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elmer Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.