Ike Brown
Born: 4/13/1942 in Memphis, TN, USA
Died: 5/17/2001 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-06-17 | Final Game: 1974-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Isaac Brown
Biography
Ike Brown was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1969 until 1974. Born in 1942, Brown's career unfolded during a transformative time in Major League Baseball, marked by the emergence of more dynamic offensive play and a greater emphasis on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 280 games, showcasing his skills as a reliable contributor at the plate.
Throughout his time in the league, Brown recorded 137 hits, achieving a batting average of .256. His power was evident as he belted 20 home runs and drove in 65 runs, making him a notable presence in the lineup. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. Although his playing time was limited to a few seasons, Brown's contributions during the early 1970s reflect the evolving nature of baseball as the sport began to embrace a more aggressive style of play.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 536 | 85 | 137 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 65 | 3 | 90 | 130 | 0.256 | 0.364 | 0.410 | 0.774 | 1385.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | AL | 70 | 170 | 24 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 26 | 43 | 0.229 | 161.5 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 56 | 94 | 17 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 0.287 | 327.4 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 59 | 110 | 20 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 0.255 | 457.6 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 51 | 84 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 23 | 0.250 | 218.3 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 42 | 76 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 0.289 | 220.6 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 51 | 41 | 279 | 18 | 2 | 19 |
| 2B | 79 | 67 | 135 | 150 | 13 | 30 |
| 3B | 22 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| OF | 50 | 28 | 72 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | 2B | 45 | 38 | 75 | 100 | 7 | 18 |
| 1969 | DET | 3B | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | DET | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | 2B | 23 | 21 | 41 | 31 | 5 | 8 |
| 1970 | DET | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | OF | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | 1B | 17 | 16 | 104 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 1971 | DET | 2B | 8 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1971 | DET | 3B | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1971 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | OF | 9 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | DET | 1B | 13 | 11 | 70 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1972 | DET | 2B | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | DET | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | DET | OF | 22 | 11 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | DET | 1B | 21 | 14 | 105 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| 1973 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | DET | OF | 12 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 52 |
| Second Base | 77 |
| Third Base | 24 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 44 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |