George Brown
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Brown was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 5 teams, including the West Baden Sprudels. In 206 career games, he hit .253 with 196 hits, 3 home runs, and 71 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 157 lb
- Died
- 9/16/1955 in Dayton, OH, USA
Full name: George W. Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 775 | 114 | 196 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 71 | 56 | 71 | 1 | .253 | .323 | .307 | .630 | -621 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WBS | WES | 6 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | WBS | WES | 5 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .350 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | WBS | WES | 12 | 50 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .260 | .259 (avg) | .325 (+4%) | .345 (-25%) | .670 (-11%) | -55.1 |
| 1914 | ABC | WES | 53 | 212 | 37 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 0 | .278 | .255 (+9%) | .322 (+3%) | .339 (avg) | .661 (+2%) | 57.5 |
| 1916 | ABC | WES | 37 | 116 | 19 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 0 | .241 | .248 (-3%) | .314 (-4%) | .326 (+11%) | .640 (+4%) | 30.9 |
| 1920 | DM | NNL | 34 | 140 | 15 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | .250 | .271 (-8%) | .331 (-11%) | .363 (-25%) | .694 (-18%) | -379.5 |
| 1921 | COB | NNL | 47 | 180 | 29 | 46 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 1 | .256 | .286 (-11%) | .344 (+1%) | .395 (-24%) | .739 (-12%) | -274.8 |
| 1921 | DS | NNL | 12 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .150 | — | — | — | — | -274.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 206 | 775 | 114 | 196 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 71 | 56 | 71 | 1 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -896 | ||
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 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .364 |
| Away | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .375 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-09 | CB1 | DT1 | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-29 | CB1 | SLG | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-09 | CB1 | IN4 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-01 | CB1 | CG1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-04-30 | CB1 | CG1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2B | 34 | 0 | 56 | 103 | 19 | 7 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 171 | 90 | 258 | 27 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WBS | OF | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | WBS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | WBS | OF | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | WBS | OF | 12 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1914 | ABC | 2B | 34 | 0 | 56 | 103 | 19 | 7 |
| 1914 | ABC | OF | 20 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916 | ABC | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | ABC | OF | 36 | 0 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 1920 | DM | 1B | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920 | DM | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | DM | OF | 33 | 31 | 55 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | COB | OF | 47 | 47 | 77 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1921 | DS | OF | 12 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 34 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 75 |
| Right Field | 83 |
George Brown: the record in brief
George Brown's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1910 to 1921. The team column moves through the West Baden Sprudels (1910 to 1913), the Indianapolis ABCs (1914 to 1916), the Dayton Marcos (1920), the Columbus Buckeyes (1921), and the Detroit Stars (1921). Brown played primarily as a right fielder. Born on October 24, 1885, in Olmsted, IL, USA, Brown was listed at 157 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. The bio records the death on September 16, 1955, in Dayton, OH, USA. George Brown was the playing name; the full given name is George W.
Brown collected 196 hits in 775 at bats across 206 games, good for a .253 batting average, plus 3 home runs, 71 RBI, and 56 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .323 clip and slugging .307, Brown finished with a .630 OPS. Brown hit .253 while the league hit .263 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .630 to a league .679, 7.3% below average. Brown collected a career-high 59 hits in 1914.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Brown
- Was George Brown a pitcher?
- No. George Brown was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did George Brown hit?
- George Brown hit 3 career home runs with 196 hits.
- What was George Brown's career batting average?
- George Brown batted .253 over his career, with 196 hits in 775 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Brown have?
- George Brown drove in 71 runs in his career.
- Is George Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did George Brown play for?
- George Brown played for the West Baden Sprudels, the Indianapolis ABCs, the Dayton Marcos, the Columbus Buckeyes, and the Detroit Stars.