Myrl Brown
Born: 10/10/1894 in Waynesboro, PA, USA
Died: 2/23/1981 in Harrisburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-08-19 | Final Game: 1922-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Myrl Lincoln Brown
Biography
Myrl Brown was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1894, who played in the early 1920s during a transitional period in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from August 19, 1922, to September 18, 1922, during which he made a modest impact on the game. Brown concluded his career with a win-loss record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.97. Over the course of his brief tenure in the majors, he recorded a total of 9 strikeouts, showcasing potential as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not secure any saves.
Brown’s playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was transitioning from the Deadball Era into a more offensive-minded approach. Despite his limited success, his contributions during his short stint in the league are a testament to the competitive spirit of players during that time. Myrl Brown remains a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who strived for recognition in the sport's early years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 42 | 23 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 5.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 42 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 5.97 | -262.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.385 | 0.273 | 0.657 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley College | Annville | PA | 1915, 1916, 1917 |