Jim Brown
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1886)
Jim Brown was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886 for 4 teams, including the Altoona Mountain City, a span of 3 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 2-15 with a 4.74 ERA and 65 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Died
- 4/6/1908 in Williamsport, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-04-17
- Last Game
- 1886-07-28
Full name: James W. H. Brown
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | ALT | UA | 1 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 74.0 | 99 | 44 | 36 | 39 | 5.35 | 3.11 (-72%) | -1056.2 |
| 1884 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.11 (-61%) | 0.0 |
| 1884 | SPU | UA | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 36.0 | 43 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 3.75 | 3.11 (-21%) | -524.0 |
| 1886 | PH4 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.24 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 2 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 127.1 | 161 | 67 | 61 | 65 | 4.74 | — | -1,580 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 110 | 17 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .245 | .259 | .364 | .623 | -15 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | ALT | UA | 21 | 88 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .243 (+3%) | .278 (-7%) | .327 (+8%) | .606 (+1%) | -15.4 |
| 1884 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -15.4 |
| 1884 | SPU | UA | 6 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .312 | — | — | — | — | -15.4 |
| 1886 | PH4 | AA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 29 | 110 | 17 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -46 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Jim Brown: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Brown debuted on April 17, 1884 and played a final game on July 28, 1886. By club, Brown's seasons break down as the Altoona Mountain City (1884), the New York Gothams (1884), the St. Paul White Caps (1884), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1886). The bio lists Brown's primary position as pitcher. The birth record reads December 12, 1860, in Clinton County, PA, USA. The bio records the death on April 6, 1908, in Williamsport, PA, USA. Jim Brown was the playing name; the full given name is James W. H.
Brown pitched in 19 games, starting 19, and finished with a 2-15 record and 4.74 ERA. Brown had 65 strikeouts and 13 complete games. Against a 3.21 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.74 mark was 47.3% worse. In 1884, one of the busiest seasons, Brown posted a 5.35 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.11.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Brown
- What years did Jim Brown play?
- Jim Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886.
- Was Jim Brown a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Brown pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 65 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Brown hit?
- Jim Brown hit 1 career home run with 27 hits.
- What teams did Jim Brown play for?
- Jim Brown played for 4 teams: the Altoona Mountain City (1884), the New York Gothams (1884), the St. Paul White Caps (1884), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1886).
- What were Jim Brown's career stats?
- In 19 games, Jim Brown went 2-15 with a 4.74 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and 127.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Jim Brown play?
- Jim Brown played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Jim Brown's career ERA?
- Jim Brown finished with a 4.74 career ERA, going 2-15 with 65 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Brown have?
- Jim Brown recorded 65 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.