Jackie Brown
Born: 5/31/1943 in Holdenville, OK, USA
Died: 1/8/2017 in Holdenville, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-07-02 | Final Game: 1977-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jackie Gene Brown
Biography
Jackie Brown was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1970 to 1977. Born in 1943, Brown made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the evolving strategies of the game and a shift towards more specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 47-53 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18.
Brown was known for his resilience on the mound, accumulating a total of 516 strikeouts and contributing 3 saves throughout his time in the league. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as he faced some of the most formidable hitters of the time. Though he may not have reached the elite status of some of his contemporaries, Brown's contributions to his teams and his ability to perform under pressure made him a respected figure among his peers. His career remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed in the major leagues during the 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 53 | 214 | 105 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 892.7 | 934 | 415 | 82 | 353 | 516 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 2 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 49 | 25 | 37 | 47 | 3.95 | -1262.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 60 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 5.94 | -2806.2 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 5 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 66.7 | 82 | 29 | 25 | 45 | 3.91 | -83.9 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 13 | 12 | 35 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 216.7 | 219 | 86 | 74 | 134 | 3.57 | 2410.5 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 69.3 | 72 | 33 | 29 | 41 | 4.28 | -1118.2 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 5 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70.3 | 70 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 4.22 | -1343.5 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 9 | 11 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.0 | 193 | 85 | 55 | 104 | 4.25 | -34.1 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 9 | 12 | 42 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 185.7 | 189 | 93 | 71 | 89 | 4.51 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 84 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0.131 | 0.141 | 0.131 | 0.272 | -611.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 24 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 14 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 42 | 56 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.125 | -611.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 214 | 105 | 60 | 93 | 8 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | P | 24 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | P | 14 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | TEX | P | 25 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1974 | TEX | P | 35 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 4 |
| 1975 | CLE | P | 25 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | TEX | P | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | CLE | P | 32 | 27 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | MON | P | 42 | 25 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 214 |