Norm Brown
Born: 2/1/1919 in Evergreen, NC, USA
Died: 5/31/1995 in Bennettsville, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-10-03 | Final Game: 1946-05-11
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Norman Ladelle Brown
Biography
Norm Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1943 to 1946. Despite the challenges of the World War II era, which saw many athletes serving in the military, Brown made it to the highest level of the sport. His career was notably short, as he participated in just 5 games at the major league level.
Throughout his time in the league, Brown faced significant competition and, unfortunately, did not achieve a hit, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. He recorded no home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases during his time on the field. While his statistical contributions to the game were minimal, Brown's presence in the major leagues during a tumultuous period in American history reflects the spirit of perseverance and determination found in many players of that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6.14 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 4 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |