Jarvis Brown
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1995)
Jarvis Brown was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. In 155 career games, he hit .203 with 46 hits, 1 home runs, and 10 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
- 5'7" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-07-02
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Full name: Jarvis Ardel Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 227 | 44 | 46 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 49 | .203 | .303 | .282 | .585 | -167 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .282 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 38 | 37 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 35 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 47 | 133 | 21 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 26 | .233 | .265 (-12%) | .332 (+1%) | .403 (-18%) | .735 (-9%) | -167.3 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 17 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 18 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 155 | 227 | 44 | 46 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 49 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -167 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (155 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 98 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 2 | .153 |
| Away | 77 | 129 | 27 | 31 | 1 | 8 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | BAL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-30 | BAL | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-29 | BAL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | BAL | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-22 | BAL | MIL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-21 | BAL | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-20 | BAL | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995-09-17 | BAL | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-15 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995-09-14 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 77 |
| Right Field | 44 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Jarvis Brown's recorded salaries total $212,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1991 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $112,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $212,000 | ||
Jarvis Brown: the record in brief
Jarvis Brown's major league career runs from a debut on July 2, 1991 to a final game on October 1, 1995. By club, Brown's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (1991 to 1992), the San Diego Padres (1993), the Atlanta Braves (1994), and the Baltimore Orioles (1995). Brown is listed as an outfielder at 5'7" and 165 pounds. Brown threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 26, 1967, in Waukegan, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Jarvis Ardel.
The batting record for Brown: 155 games, 46 hits in 227 at bats, and a .203 average, along with 1 home run and 10 RBI. The on-base percentage is .303 and the slugging percentage .282, for an OPS of .585. Brown's .203 average ran 22.7% below the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Brown's .585 stands 20.0% below the league's .731. The hits column peaks at 31, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .233 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jarvis Brown
- What years did Jarvis Brown play?
- Jarvis Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995.
- Was Jarvis Brown a pitcher?
- No. Jarvis Brown was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jarvis Brown hit?
- Jarvis Brown hit 1 career home run with 46 hits.
- What teams did Jarvis Brown play for?
- Jarvis Brown played for 4 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1991–1992), the San Diego Padres (1993), the Atlanta Braves (1994), and the Baltimore Orioles (1995).
- What were Jarvis Brown's career stats?
- In 155 games, Jarvis Brown had 46 hits, 1 home runs, 10 RBI, 44 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- How much did Jarvis Brown earn in his career?
- Jarvis Brown's recorded salaries total $212,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1991 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1995.
- What was Jarvis Brown's salary?
- Jarvis Brown's last recorded salary was $112,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $112,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1992.
- What position did Jarvis Brown play?
- Jarvis Brown played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jarvis Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Jarvis Brown was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jarvis Brown hit each season?
- Jarvis Brown's home runs by season: 0 in 1991, 0 in 1992, 0 in 1993, 1 in 1994, and 0 in 1995. His most in one season was 1, in 1994.
- What was Jarvis Brown's career batting average?
- Jarvis Brown batted .203 over his career, with 46 hits in 227 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jarvis Brown have?
- Jarvis Brown drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Jarvis Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jarvis Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.