Ray Brown
Born: 1/31/1889 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 5/29/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-09-29 | Final Game: 1909-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Paul Percival Brown
Biography
Ray Brown was an American professional baseball pitcher born in 1889. His brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on September 29, 1909, when he took the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this solitary appearance, Brown showcased his skills by achieving a perfect record of 1-0 and delivering an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.0, a noteworthy feat for a player with such limited exposure at the highest level of the sport. He struck out 2 batters during his outing, demonstrating his capability as a pitcher.
Though his time in the majors was fleeting, Ray Brown remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the early 20th century era when the game was evolving rapidly. His single game in the big leagues reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by many players during this period, where only a select few would enjoy lengthy careers. Brown's legacy, though modest in statistical terms, serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to greatness in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker College | Winnebago | MN | 1908, 1909 |