Lindsay Brown, baseball player, 1937-1937

Lindsay Brown

Born: 7/22/1911 in Mason, TX, USA

Died: 1/1/1967 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-07-13 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Lindsay Brown

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Biography

Lindsay Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from July 13, 1937, to October 3, 1937. Over the course of his career, Brown appeared in 48 games, where he demonstrated his hitting ability by accumulating 31 hits and finishing with a batting average of .27. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 6 RBIs and one stolen base, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Brown's time in the league came during a period of transition in baseball, as teams began to integrate and the game started to evolve in response to changing social dynamics. Despite the brevity of his career, Brown's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit and dedication that characterized many players of his era. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the opportunities and challenges faced by athletes during that time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 115 16 31 3 1 0 6 1 3 17 0.270 0.288 0.313 0.601 -397.6

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1937 BRO NL 48 115 16 31 3 1 0 6 1 3 17 0.270 .276 (-3%) .342 (-16%) .398 (-21%) .740 (-19%) -397.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 45 0 73 106 12 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BRO SS 45 0 73 106 12 26

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 45