Mike Brown
Born: 3/24/1959 in Camden County, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-09-16 | Final Game: 1987-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Michael Gary Brown
Biography
Mike Brown, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his final game on August 15, 1987. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-20 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.75. Known for his right-handed pitching style, Brown showcased his abilities on the mound, accumulating a total of 115 strikeouts during his time in the league. Notably, he did not record any saves throughout his career, which reflected his role primarily as a starting pitcher and occasional reliever.
Brown's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by shifts in player development and an increasing emphasis on offensive performance. Although he faced challenges in achieving a winning record, his contributions to his teams were marked by perseverance and determination. While he may not have garnered the headlines of some contemporaries, Brown's journey through the major leagues exemplified the hard work and dedication of many players during the 1980s, a decade defined by both emerging talent and evolving strategies on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 20 | 61 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 253.7 | 324 | 162 | 35 | 102 | 115 | 5.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 104.0 | 110 | 54 | 43 | 35 | 4.67 | -2676.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 104 | 51 | 19 | 32 | 6.85 | -1245.3 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21.60 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 4 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 72 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 5.34 | -1900.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7.47 | -1208.3 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 61 | 42 | 29 | 31 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | BOS | P | 19 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | BOS | P | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | BOS | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BOS | P | 15 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SEA | P | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SEA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BOS | AL | $80,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $80,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1978, 1979, 1980 |