Myrl Brown, baseball player, 1922-1922

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lebanon Valley College Annville PA 1915, 1916, 1917