Fred Brown
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1902)
Fred Brown was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1902 for the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .200 with 4 hits and 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- Died
- 2/3/1955 in Somersworth, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-05-04
- Last Game
- 1902-04-19
Full name: Fred Herbert Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .250 | .450 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career OPS .450 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 33.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .222 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-04-19 | BSN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-18 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-25 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-05-24 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-23 | BSN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-05-14 | BSN | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-08 | BSN | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-04 | BSN | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1900 |
Fred Brown: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 4, 1901 and the final game on April 19, 1902, Fred Brown built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Beaneaters, from 1901 through 1902. Born on April 12, 1879, in Ossipee, NH, USA, Brown is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'10" and 190 pounds. Brown's death is recorded on February 3, 1955, in Somersworth, NH, USA. Brown's full given name, per the bio, is Fred Herbert Brown.
The batting record for Brown: 9 games, 4 hits in 20 at bats, and a .200 average, adding 2 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Brown played in, the .200 career average compares with a .269 league average over the same seasons, 25.7% below the league. Brown collected a career-high 2 hits in 1901.
Brown's college years, 1900, were spent at Dartmouth College. The best of the last games listed came on April 19, 1902, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Most of Brown's defensive work, 4 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows left field (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Brown
- What years did Fred Brown play?
- Fred Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1902.
- Was Fred Brown a pitcher?
- No. Fred Brown was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Fred Brown hit?
- Fred Brown hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Fred Brown play for?
- Fred Brown played for one team, the Boston Beaneaters (1901–1902).
- What were Fred Brown's career stats?
- In 9 games, Fred Brown had 4 hits, 2 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Fred Brown play?
- Fred Brown played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Brown was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Fred Brown's career batting average?
- Fred Brown batted .200 over his career, with 4 hits in 20 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Brown have?
- Fred Brown drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.