Marty Brown
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1990)
Marty Brown was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1990 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 35 career games, he hit .180 with 11 hits and 6 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-04
- Last Game
- 1990-05-30
Full name: Marty Leo Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 61 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .180 | .250 | .213 | .463 | 0 |
Career AVG .180 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.
Career SLG .213 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.
Career OPS .463 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 16 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 9 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 35 | 61 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .180 | — | — | — | — | 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 (35 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .139 |
| Away | 17 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-30 | BAL | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-05-25 | BAL | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-24 | BAL | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1990-05-22 | BAL | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-18 | BAL | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-01 | BAL | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-04-28 | BAL | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-04-24 | BAL | OAK | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-04-13 | BAL | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | CIN | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
Marty Brown's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1988 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1988 and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1984, 1985 |
| Crowder College | Neosho | MO | 1982, 1983 |
Marty Brown: the record in brief
The profile opens with Marty Brown's first major league game on September 4, 1988; the last one listed came on May 30, 1990. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1988 to 1989) and the Baltimore Orioles (1990). Brown played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 23, 1963, in Lawton, OK, USA and a listed size of 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio lists the given name Marty Leo.
The batting record for Brown: 35 games, 11 hits in 61 at bats, and a .180 average; the totals also include 6 RBI. Reaching base at a .250 clip and slugging .213, Brown finished with a .463 OPS. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Brown's .180 average sits 29.4% below it. In OPS terms, Brown's .463 stands 33.9% below the league's .700. Brown collected a career-high 5 hits in 1989.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 21, followed by designated hitter (4) and second base (3). The fielding table credits Brown with 3 putouts, 30 assists and 2 errors at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marty Brown
- What years did Marty Brown play?
- Marty Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1990.
- Was Marty Brown a pitcher?
- No. Marty Brown was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marty Brown hit?
- Marty Brown hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Marty Brown play for?
- Marty Brown played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1988–1989) and the Baltimore Orioles (1990).
- What were Marty Brown's career stats?
- In 35 games, Marty Brown had 11 hits, 6 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .180 batting average.
- How much did Marty Brown earn in his career?
- Marty Brown's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brown's career ran from 1988 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1988 and 1989.
- What was Marty Brown's salary?
- Marty Brown's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1990.
- What position did Marty Brown play?
- Marty Brown played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marty Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Marty Brown was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Marty Brown's career batting average?
- Marty Brown batted .180 over his career, with 11 hits in 61 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marty Brown have?
- Marty Brown drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Marty Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marty Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.