Ray Brown
⭐ Hall of Fame 2006
Born: 2/23/1908 in McDonald Township, OH, USA
Died: 2/8/1965 in Dayton, OH, USA
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Raymond Leslie Brown
Biography
Ray Brown, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1945 until his final game on September 26 of that year. Although Brown’s time on the field was brief and he did not record any official statistics, he remains a part of baseball history during a transitional period post-World War II. This era saw the re-establishment of the game with returning servicemen and the beginning of the integration movement, which would soon change the landscape of Major League Baseball.
As a position player, Brown was part of a generation that was competing for opportunities during a time of significant change in the sport. Despite not registering any hits, home runs, or RBIs in his professional career, his involvement in the game reflects the stories of many players who tried to make their mark in a challenging environment. While statistical accomplishments may define many players, Brown's story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their statistics did not reflect their dedication to the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100.0 | 997.0 | 160.0 | 305.0 | 55.0 | 17.0 | 31.0 | 124.0 | 89.0 | 25.0 | 3.0 | 0.306 | 0.365 | 0.488 | 0.853 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312.0 | 0 | 0 | 177.0 | 156.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1342.0 | 707.0 | 164.0 | 44.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.92 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1935 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1936 | 124.0 | 115.0 | 20.0 | 48.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 11.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.417 | 0.455 | 0.548 | 1.003 |
| 1937 | 118.0 | 107.0 | 25.0 | 31.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.290 | 0.356 | 0.467 | 0.823 |
| 1938 | 120.0 | 111.0 | 21.0 | 32.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 22.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.288 | 0.325 | 0.586 | 0.911 |
| 1939 | 96.0 | 89.0 | 16.0 | 27.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.303 | 0.354 | 0.416 | 0.770 |
| 1940 | 92.0 | 81.0 | 12.0 | 26.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.321 | 0.389 | 0.481 | 0.870 |
| 1941 | 84.0 | 78.0 | 9.0 | 19.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.244 | 0.298 | 0.487 | 0.785 |
| 1942 | 138.0 | 129.0 | 17.0 | 35.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 12.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.271 | 0.314 | 0.465 | 0.779 |
| 1943 | 127.0 | 114.0 | 14.0 | 34.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 23.0 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0.298 | 0.365 | 0.412 | 0.777 |
| 1944 | 108.0 | 99.0 | 14.0 | 30.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.303 | 0.355 | 0.475 | 0.830 |
| 1945 | 89.0 | 70.0 | 12.0 | 23.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.329 | 0.466 | 0.586 | 1.052 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 1936 | 29.0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 115.0 | 70.0 | 27.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.66 |
| 1937 | 34.0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 141.0 | 79.0 | 23.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.21 |
| 1938 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 154.0 | 85.0 | 24.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.08 |
| 1939 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 74.0 | 48.0 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.83 |
| 1940 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 145.0 | 55.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.53 |
| 1941 | 31.0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 170.0 | 77.0 | 17.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.85 |
| 1942 | 52.0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 194.0 | 93.0 | 16.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.68 |
| 1943 | 36.0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 105.0 | 70.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 1944 | 32.0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 164.0 | 80.0 | 17.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.84 |
| 1945 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 76.0 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.50 |