Tom Brown
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978)
Tom Brown was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1978 for the Seattle Mariners. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.15 ERA and 8 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
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-14
- Last Game
- 1978-10-01
Full name: Thomas Dale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4.15 | 3.69 (-13%) | -191.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4.15 | — | -192 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 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 (12 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 12.2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4.26 |
| Away | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-10-01 | SEA | TEX | — | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978-09-29 | SEA | TEX | — | 1.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978-09-24 | SEA | TEX | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-19 | SEA | KCR | — | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978-09-16 | SEA | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-14 | SEA | CHW | — | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | LA | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Tom Brown: the record in brief
Tom Brown played a first major league game on September 14, 1978 and a last one on October 1, 1978. All of the seasons listed were played for the Seattle Mariners. Born on August 10, 1949, in Lafayette, LA, USA, Brown is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 170 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Tom Brown was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Dale.
The pitching table credits Brown with a 0-0 record and a 4.15 ERA in 6 games. Brown had 8 strikeouts. The league ERA over Brown's seasons was 3.69, so the 4.15 figure ran 12.7% worse than average. Brown's only pitching season is 1978: 6 games, 8 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971. The game-log section draws on 12 games of Retrosheet box scores for Brown.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Brown
- Was Tom Brown a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Brown pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What was Tom Brown's career ERA?
- Tom Brown finished with a 4.15 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Brown have?
- Tom Brown recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tom Brown play for?
- Tom Brown played for the Seattle Mariners.