Bill Brown

Born: 7/8/1893 in Coleman, TX, USA

Died: 5/13/1965 in Lubbock, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-15 | Final Game: 1912-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Verna Brown

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Biography

Bill Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1893 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint in 1912, appearing in a total of 9 games. Over the course of his career, Brown recorded 4 hits, driving in 1 run and finishing with a batting average of .200. Known for his determination on the field, Brown’s contributions, although modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century baseball landscape. Brown's playing career coincided with a transitional period in baseball, just before the deadball era gave way to the more power-oriented styles of play that would dominate the following decades. His time in the majors was limited, but it exemplified the challenges faced by many players of the era, who often struggled to maintain a foothold in a rapidly evolving sport. While he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, Bill Brown's presence in the game is a testament to the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	20	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	SLA	AL	9	20	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	0	10	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	SLA	OF	7	0	10	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	6
Center Field	1