Matthew Brown
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2008)
Matthew Brown was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 2 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .042 with 1 hits and 3 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
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-05-10
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
Full name: Matthew Benjamin Brown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .042 | .148 | .083 | .231 | 0 |
Career AVG .042 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 84.3% below league average.
Career OBP .148 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.
Career SLG .083 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 80.1% below league average.
Career OPS .231 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 69.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .042 | — | — | — | — | 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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .053 |
| Away | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | LAA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-27 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-26 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-16 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-08 | LAA | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-18 | LAA | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-15 | LAA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-05-12 | LAA | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008-05-01 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 14 |
Matthew Brown: the record in brief
According to the bio, Matthew Brown debuted on May 10, 2007 and played a final game on September 28, 2008. Every season row on the page belongs to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, from 2007 through 2008. The bio lists Brown as a third baseman who threw and hit right-handed. Brown is listed at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Brown was born on August 8, 1982, in Bellevue, WA, USA. Brown's full given name, per the bio, is Matthew Benjamin Brown.
Across 15 games at the plate, Brown's career line reads 1 hits in 24 at bats for a .042 average, along with 3 runs batted in. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Brown's .042 average sits 84.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .231 to a league .754, 69.3% below average. Brown collected a career-high 1 hits in 2008.
The game-log section draws on 15 games of Retrosheet box scores for Brown.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 14, followed by second base (1). At third base, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 4 putouts and 11 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matthew Brown
- What years did Matthew Brown play?
- Matthew Brown played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008.
- Was Matthew Brown a pitcher?
- No. Matthew Brown was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Matthew Brown hit?
- Matthew Brown hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Matthew Brown play for?
- Matthew Brown played for one team, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2007–2008).
- What were Matthew Brown's career stats?
- In 15 games, Matthew Brown had 1 hits, 3 RBI, and 1 stolen bases, with a .042 batting average.
- What position did Matthew Brown play?
- Matthew Brown played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matthew Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Matthew Brown was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- What was Matthew Brown's career batting average?
- Matthew Brown batted .042 over his career, with 1 hits in 24 at bats.
- How many RBI did Matthew Brown have?
- Matthew Brown drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Matthew Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matthew Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.