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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 12 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.417 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 132 | 454 | 63 | 123 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 38 | 27 | 61 | 50 | 0.271 | -394.1 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 73 | 214 | 26 | 49 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 0.229 | -406.9 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 153 | 598 | 83 | 179 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 14 | 68 | 64 | 0.299 | 1280.8 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 140 | 513 | 92 | 137 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 50 | 12 | 72 | 46 | 0.267 | 326.6 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 107 | 290 | 28 | 66 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 27 | 29 | 0.228 | -1099.0 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 111 | 324 | 43 | 93 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 3 | 40 | 40 | 0.287 | 391.7 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 76 | 260 | 27 | 65 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 0.250 | -682.2 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 101 | 329 | 42 | 97 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 52 | 23 | 0.295 | 421.1 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 77 | 184 | 21 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 0.255 | -436.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | 2B | 8 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 | TEX | 2B | 130 | 119 | 258 | 338 | 12 | 66 |
| 1988 | TEX | 2B | 70 | 60 | 112 | 139 | 11 | 27 |
| 1989 | CLE | 2B | 151 | 147 | 305 | 380 | 15 | 67 |
| 1990 | CLE | 2B | 139 | 134 | 286 | 382 | 10 | 69 |
| 1991 | CLE | 2B | 47 | 36 | 80 | 109 | 7 | 17 |
| 1991 | CLE | 3B | 15 | 14 | 7 | 32 | 6 | 4 |
| 1991 | CLE | OF | 17 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | OAK | 2B | 19 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | OAK | 3B | 58 | 38 | 40 | 70 | 4 | 8 |
| 1992 | OAK | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | OAK | OF | 43 | 37 | 95 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | 1B | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | OAK | 2B | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | OAK | 3B | 13 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | OAK | OF | 56 | 49 | 130 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | FLO | 2B | 15 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| 1994 | FLO | 3B | 62 | 58 | 44 | 90 | 10 | 11 |
| 1994 | FLO | OF | 30 | 14 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | 2B | 27 | 21 | 62 | 66 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | FLO | 3B | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | OF | 29 | 16 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | ||