Tom Brown
Born: 8/10/1949 in Lafayette, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-14 | Final Game: 1978-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Thomas Dale Brown
Biography
Tom Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His time in the league spanned from September 14, 1978, to October 1, 1978, during which he appeared in a total of six games. Brown's career, although short-lived, reflects the competitive nature of the late 1970s, a period marked by a transition in the sport as it moved away from the traditional playing styles of earlier decades.
Despite his limited playing time, Brown's journey to the major leagues is significant in its own right. He recorded no hits, no home runs, and no runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. His experience showcases the challenges faced by many aspiring players during an era when roster spots were highly contested. While Brown may not have left a statistical legacy on the field, his story is a testament to the determination and passion that characterizes the pursuit of a professional baseball career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4.15 | -192.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | LA | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |