Fred Brown
Born: 4/12/1879 in Ossipee, NH, USA
Died: 2/3/1955 in Somersworth, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-05-04 | Final Game: 1902-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Fred Herbert Brown
Biography
Fred Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1905. Primarily known as a position player, Brown made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 9 games. During his time on the field, he recorded 4 hits, 2 RBIs, and maintained a batting average of .200. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, Brown's contributions to the teams he played for were emblematic of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, which was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and small ball strategies.
Brown's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. Despite the limited opportunities he had in the majors, his presence on the field reflects the countless players of the time who played pivotal roles in shaping the sport's history. While Fred Brown may not have achieved the widespread recognition of some of his contemporaries, his legacy remains a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball's past.
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 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.250 | 0.450 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 7 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | OF | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1900 |