Randy Brown
Born: 8/29/1943 in Leesburg, FL, USA
Died: 4/13/1998 in Maitland, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-11 | Final Game: 1970-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Edwin Randolph Brown
Biography
Randy Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1943, whose career spanned from 1969 to 1970. He played as a position player during a transitional period for Major League Baseball, which was evolving from the late 1960s into the early 1970s, marked by changes in pitching dominance and the emergence of power hitters. Over the course of his brief career, Brown appeared in 18 games, where he accumulated a total of 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .138. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his time in the majors contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this era.
Brown's playing style reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time, as he navigated a competitive landscape with a focus on situational hitting and defensive roles. While his statistical contributions may not have been substantial, his presence on the field during his tenure with the team illustrated the depth and variety of talent that characterized the league during the late 1960s. After retiring in 1970, Randy Brown's journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the game's history, even if only for a short time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.138 | 0.286 | 0.172 | 0.458 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 13 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 15 | 7 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CAL | C | 10 | 6 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | CAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CAL | C | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1964, 1965, 1966 |