Keith Brown
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1992)
Keith Brown was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1992 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 2-2 with a 3.40 ERA and 23 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
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-08-25
- Last Game
- 1992-07-11
Full name: Keith Edward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2.76 | 3.73 (+26%) | 69.1 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4.76 | 3.86 (-23%) | -176.7 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2.25 | 3.91 (+42%) | 66.8 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 2 | 2 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.2 | 51 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 3.40 | — | -41 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
View full game log (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 37.0 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2.92 |
| Away | 6 | 10.2 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5.06 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-11 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-06 | CIN | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-07-21 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-17 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-12 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-07 | CIN | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-03 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-29 | CIN | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-25 | CIN | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-23 | CIN | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-11 | CIN | PIT | L | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992-07-06 | CIN | CHC | — | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991-07-21 | CIN | PIT | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-17 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-12 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-07 | CIN | HOU | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-07-03 | CIN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-06-29 | CIN | HOU | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-25 | CIN | SDP | — | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-23 | CIN | WSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Siskiyous | Weed | CA | 1983, 1984 |
| California State University Sacramento | Sacramento | CA | 1985, 1986 |
Keith Brown: the record in brief
According to the bio, Keith Brown debuted on August 25, 1988 and played a final game on July 11, 1992. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds from 1988 to 1992. Born on February 14, 1964, in Flagstaff, AZ, USA, Brown is listed as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Brown's listed size is 6 feet, 4 inches and 215 pounds. On the record, Keith Brown was born Keith Edward Brown.
The pitching table credits Brown with a 2-2 record and a 3.40 ERA in 25 games. Brown had 23 strikeouts. The leagues Brown pitched in allowed 3.81 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 10.9% better than average. 1991 was Brown's sharpest full season, a 2.25 ERA against the league's 3.91.
Brown appears at one position only: pitcher, in 25 games. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 8 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keith Brown
- What years did Keith Brown play?
- Keith Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1992.
- Was Keith Brown a pitcher?
- Yes. Keith Brown pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Keith Brown hit?
- Keith Brown hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Keith Brown's career batting average?
- Keith Brown batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 6 at bats.
- What was Keith Brown's career ERA?
- Keith Brown finished with a 3.40 career ERA, going 2-2 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Keith Brown have?
- Keith Brown recorded 23 career strikeouts.