Kevin Brown
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2002)
Kevin Brown was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002 for 4 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 7 seasons. In 85 career games, he hit .254 with 48 hits, 7 home runs, and 31 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-09-12
- Last Game
- 2002-09-22
Full name: Kevin Lee Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 189 | 30 | 48 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 59 | .254 | .311 | .450 | .761 | -121 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .450 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.
Career OPS .761 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 52 | 110 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 31 | .264 | .266 (-1%) | .335 (-5%) | .420 (-5%) | .755 (-5%) | -121.1 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 5 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 17 | 43 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .209 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 85 | 189 | 30 | 48 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 59 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -121 | ||
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 (85 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 42 | 91 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 11 | .264 |
| Away | 43 | 98 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 20 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-22 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-10 | BOS | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-29 | MIL | COL | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-28 | MIL | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-27 | MIL | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-21 | MIL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-17 | MIL | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-10 | MIL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-09 | MIL | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-09-08 | MIL | HOU | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 83 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Kevin Brown's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1996 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TOR | AL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville | IN | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Kevin Brown: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kevin Brown debuted on September 12, 1996 and played a final game on September 22, 2002. By club, Brown's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (1996 to 1997), the Toronto Blue Jays (1998 through 1999), the Milwaukee Brewers (2000 through 2001), and the Boston Red Sox (2002). Born on April 21, 1973, in Valparaiso, IN, USA, Brown is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The given name on file is Kevin Lee Brown.
In 85 games and 189 at bats, Brown batted .254 with 48 hits; the totals also include 7 home runs and 31 runs batted in. Brown got on base at a .311 rate and slugged .450 (.761 OPS). The .254 career average is close to the .267 the league hit across the same seasons. 1998 produced Brown's most hits, 29 of them for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .264 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Brown
- What years did Kevin Brown play?
- Kevin Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002.
- Was Kevin Brown a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Brown was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Kevin Brown hit?
- Kevin Brown hit 7 career home runs with 48 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Brown play for?
- Kevin Brown played for 4 teams: the Texas Rangers (1996–1997), the Toronto Blue Jays (1998–1999), the Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2001), and the Boston Red Sox (2002).
- What were Kevin Brown's career stats?
- In 85 games, Kevin Brown had 48 hits, 7 home runs, 31 RBI, and 30 runs, with a .254 batting average.
- How much did Kevin Brown earn in his career?
- Kevin Brown's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1996 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Kevin Brown's salary?
- Kevin Brown's recorded salary was $170,000 in 1998.
- What position did Kevin Brown play?
- Kevin Brown played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Brown was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Brown hit each season?
- Kevin Brown's home runs by season: 0 in 1996, 1 in 1997, 2 in 1998, 0 in 1999, 0 in 2000, 4 in 2001, and 0 in 2002. His most in one season was 4, in 2001.
- What was Kevin Brown's career batting average?
- Kevin Brown batted .254 over his career, with 48 hits in 189 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Brown have?
- Kevin Brown drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.