Tom Brown
Born: 12/12/1940 in Laureldale, PA, USA
Died: 4/24/2025 in Palm Harbor, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-04-08 | Final Game: 1963-09-29
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas William Brown
Biography
Tom Brown, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief but notable tenure in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 8, 1963, to September 29, 1963, during a time when the game was transitioning from the more traditional playing styles of the 1950s to the more dynamic approaches that would characterize the late 1960s and beyond.
In 1963, Brown appeared in 61 games, finishing the season with 17 hits, including one home run, and driving in four runs. His batting average stood at .147, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate. Additionally, he contributed to his team's speed on the basepaths with two stolen bases. Despite the limited impact on the field, Brown's presence in the league during this period adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journeys of players who contributed to the game during an era of evolving talent and strategy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 116 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 0.147 | 0.227 | 0.207 | 0.433 | -690.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 61 | 116 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 0.147 | -690.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 12 | 96 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| OF | 16 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | WS2 | 1B | 14 | 12 | 96 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 1963 | WS2 | OF | 16 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | College Park | MD | 1961, 1962 |