Roosevelt Brown
Born: 8/3/1975 in Vicksburg, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-05-18 | Final Game: 2002-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Roosevelt Lawayne Brown
Biography
Roosevelt Brown was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2002. Born in 1975, Brown played as a position player, appearing in a total of 228 games throughout his career. He showcased a solid, if not spectacular, offensive performance, finishing with a batting average of .251. Over his time in the league, Brown recorded 111 hits, 11 home runs, and 69 RBIs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during the early 2000s.
Brown's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, as evidenced by his ability to swipe three bases during his time in the majors. While he may not have been a household name, Brown's contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the era, which was marked by a surge in offensive statistics and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. His tenure in the league concluded on September 29, 2002, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who contributed to the fabric of baseball during a dynamic period in the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 442 | 44 | 111 | 32 | 2 | 11 | 69 | 3 | 36 | 98 | 0.251 | 0.311 | 0.407 | 0.719 | -590.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 33 | 64 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0.219 | -264.4 |
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 45 | 91 | 11 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.352 | 257.6 |
| 2001 | CHC | NL | 39 | 83 | 13 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.265 | 115.6 |
| 2002 | CHC | NL | 111 | 204 | 14 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 23 | 50 | 0.211 | -699.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 132 | 90 | 156 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | OF | 18 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHN | OF | 28 | 21 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHN | OF | 22 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHN | OF | 64 | 41 | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 106 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 13 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CHN | NL | $255,000 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | $230,000 |
| 2000 | CHN | NL | $210,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $695,000 | ||