Jerry Browne, baseball player, 1986-1995

Jerry Browne

Born: 2/13/1966 in Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands

MLB Debut: 1986-09-06 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Jerome Austin Browne

Biography

Jerry Browne, born in 1966, was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1995. Over the span of his career, Browne played in 982 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a middle infielder. He finished his career with a respectable batting average of .271, accumulating a total of 866 hits. Known for his speed on the bases, Browne successfully stole 73 bases, contributing to his reputation as a dynamic player during an era that valued both contact hitting and the ability to advance on base. Browne's career included stints with several teams, and he was recognized for his solid defensive capabilities as well as his offensive contributions. He recorded 23 home runs and 288 RBIs, which reflected his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. His playing style emphasized contact and speed, making him a valuable asset to his teams throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period marked by the transition toward a more power-oriented game in the league. Browne's contributions on the field have solidified his place in the history of the game as a reliable player during a transformative era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
982 3190 431 866 135 25 23 288 73 393 325 0.271 0.351 0.351 0.702 -598.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 10 3 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 ALCS OAK 4 10 3 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 8 2 1 3
2B 609 543 1155 1492 61 272
3B 155 123 98 218 23 25
OF 175 130 345 5 8 2
SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 609
Third Base 155
Shortstop 1
Left Field 98
Center Field 67
Right Field 25
Designated Hitter 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 FLO NL $650,000
1994 FLO NL $650,000
1993 OAK AL $625,000
1991 CLE AL $800,000
1990 CLE AL $310,000
1989 CLE AL $125,000
1988 TEX AL $117,500
1987 TEX AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $3,340,000