Byron Browne
Born: 12/27/1942 in St. Joseph, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-09-09 | Final Game: 1972-06-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Byron Ellis Browne
Biography
Byron Browne, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972. Over the course of his career, Browne appeared in 349 games, where he recorded 205 hits, including 30 home runs, and drove in 102 runs. His career batting average stood at .236, and he also contributed with 5 stolen bases. Browne's playing style was characterized by his power potential, evidenced by his ability to hit home runs, although his overall batting average reflected the challenges he faced at the plate.
Browne's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with the influx of talented players and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have become a household name, Browne's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, were significant in the context of the late 1960s and early 1970s baseball landscape. After his retirement on June 18, 1972, Browne's legacy remained as a part of the rich tapestry of the game, illustrating the journey of many players who contributed to the sport during this dynamic period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 869 | 94 | 205 | 37 | 10 | 30 | 102 | 5 | 101 | 273 | 0.236 | 0.318 | 0.405 | 0.723 | 959.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 120 | 419 | 46 | 102 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 51 | 3 | 40 | 143 | 0.243 | 628.8 |
| 1967 | CHC | NL | 10 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 10 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | STL | NL | 22 | 53 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0.226 | 27.7 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 104 | 270 | 29 | 67 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 1 | 33 | 72 | 0.248 | 324.0 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 58 | 68 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0.206 | -20.6 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 21 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 271 | 212 | 429 | 11 | 12 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CHN | OF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHN | OF | 114 | 112 | 200 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1967 | CHN | OF | 8 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | HOU | OF | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | SLN | OF | 16 | 14 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | PHI | OF | 88 | 68 | 150 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1971 | PHI | OF | 30 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | OF | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 102 |
| Center Field | 78 |
| Right Field | 103 |