Oliver Brown
Born: 5/3/1849 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 9/23/1932 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1872-08-01 | Final Game: 1875-08-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Oliver Edward Brown
Biography
Oliver Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1849, who played in the early days of the sport during its formative years. His career spanned from 1872 to August 1, 1875, a period characterized by the transition from the game's origins to a more organized and competitive structure. Brown participated in a total of seven games as a position player, contributing to the development of the sport in its nascent stages.
Despite facing challenges in his career, Brown finished with two hits and recorded a batting average of 0.08. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, nor did he steal any bases during his time on the field. While his statistical output was modest, Brown's involvement in baseball during this era reflects the passion and dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes. His legacy is a testament to the spirit of early baseball, a game that was still evolving in the public consciousness and poised for the explosive growth it would experience in the years to come.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.080 | 0.080 | 0.080 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR2 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.133 | 0.0 | |
| 1875 | BR2 | 3 | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR2 | OF | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | BR2 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1875 | BR2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |