Sam Brown
Born: 5/21/1877 in Webster, PA, USA
Died: 11/8/1931 in Mount Pleasant, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-04-21 | Final Game: 1907-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R
Full name: Samuel Wakefield Brown
Biography
Sam Brown, born in 1877, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1906 to 1907, a time when the game was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases, rather than the power hitting that would dominate later eras. Brown played in a total of 141 games, where he recorded 88 hits and drove in 34 runs. His batting average stood at .200, reflecting the challenges faced by many players in the deadball era, where scoring was often hard-fought and low.
Though he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, Brown showcased his speed with 4 stolen bases, indicating a playing style that valued base running and agility. While his offensive statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Brown contributed to the teams he played for with his ability to get on base and create opportunities for his teammates. His brief career serves as a reminder of the diverse range of players who shaped the early days of professional baseball, contributing to the sport's evolution and rich history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 439 | 29 | 88 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 25 | 43 | 0.200 | 0.256 | 0.232 | 0.489 | -1424.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 71 | 231 | 12 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 0.208 | -679.4 |
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 70 | 208 | 17 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 0.192 | -744.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 5 | 57 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| C | 98 | 92 | 434 | 153 | 18 | 15 |
| OF | 13 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | C | 35 | 34 | 167 | 62 | 7 | 3 |
| 1906 | BSN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906 | BSN | 3B | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1906 | BSN | OF | 13 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | BSN | C | 63 | 58 | 267 | 91 | 11 | 12 |
| 1907 | BSN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 97 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Grove City | PA | 1899, 1900, 1901 |