Steve Brown
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1984)
Steve Brown was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984 for the California Angels, a span of 2 seasons. Across 15 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 4.58 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-08-01
- Last Game
- 1984-04-24
Full name: Steven Elbert Brown
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 46.0 | 45 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 3.52 | 3.87 (+9%) | -65.1 |
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 9.00 | 3.81 (-136%) | -138.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 57.0 | 61 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 4.58 | — | -203 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CAL | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 16.2 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4.32 |
| Away | 10 | 40.1 | 46 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 4.69 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-04-24 | LAA | BOS | — | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-04-14 | LAA | OAK | — | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984-04-06 | LAA | TOR | L | 1.2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983-10-02 | LAA | TEX | W | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983-09-24 | LAA | CHW | L | 9.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983-09-19 | LAA | KCR | — | 7.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-09-10 | LAA | CHW | L | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983-09-08 | LAA | CHW | — | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983-09-06 | LAA | TOR | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-31 | LAA | CLE | — | 2.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Davis | Davis | CA | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Steve Brown: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 1, 1983 and the final game on April 24, 1984, Steve Brown built the record summarized on this page. Brown's only club in the season tables is the California Angels. Listed as a pitcher, Brown both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'5" and 200 pounds. Brown was born on February 12, 1957, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The given name on file is Steven Elbert Brown.
Brown pitched in 15 games, starting 7, and finished with a 2-4 record and 4.58 ERA. Brown had 28 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.58 mark was 19.2% worse. In 1983, one of the busiest seasons, Brown posted a 3.52 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.87.
The college table lists University of California - Davis in 1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978. The game-log section draws on 30 games of Retrosheet box scores for Brown.
Brown appears at one position only: pitcher, in 15 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 4 putouts and 6 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Brown
- What years did Steve Brown play?
- Steve Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984.
- Was Steve Brown a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Brown pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 28 strikeouts.
- What was Steve Brown's career ERA?
- Steve Brown finished with a 4.58 career ERA, going 2-4 with 28 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Brown have?
- Steve Brown recorded 28 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Steve Brown play for?
- Steve Brown played for the California Angels.