Bobby Brown, baseball player, 1979-1985

Bobby Brown

Born: 5/25/1954 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-05 | Final Game: 1985-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Rogers Lee Brown

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Biography

Bobby Brown was a dynamic position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career spanning from 1979 to 1985. Born in 1954, Brown played a total of 502 games, during which he established himself as a versatile contributor on the field. He recorded 313 hits and demonstrated power with 26 home runs while driving in 130 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. Notably, Brown was also a significant threat on the base paths, amassing 110 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility, which were hallmarks of his playing style. Competing during an era that emphasized both speed and strategic play, Brown's abilities allowed him to make a notable impact on the teams he played for. His contributions extended beyond traditional hitting, as he was a well-rounded player who could both score and drive in runs effectively. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Brown's combination of speed and power ensured he left a lasting impression on the game, making him a respected figure among peers and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
502 1277 183 313 38 12 26 130 110 94 238 0.245 0.295 0.355 0.649 -2026.5

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1979 TOR AL 4 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 NYY AL 30 68 7 17 3 1 0 3 2 2 17 0.250 .265 (-6%) .329 (-18%) .397 (-19%) .727 (-18%) 0.0
1980 NYY AL 137 412 65 107 12 5 14 47 27 29 82 0.260 .264 (-2%) .326 (-6%) .387 (+7%) .714 (+1%) -17.6
1981 NYY AL 31 62 5 14 1 0 0 6 4 5 15 0.226 .255 (-12%) .320 (-13%) .368 (-34%) .688 (-24%) -237.7
1982 SEA AL 79 245 29 59 7 1 4 17 28 17 32 0.241 .261 (-8%) .324 (-11%) .388 (-16%) .712 (-14%) -620.6
1983 SDP NL 57 225 40 60 5 3 5 22 27 23 38 0.267 .260 (+2%) .324 (+3%) .389 (-2%) .714 (avg) 31.0
1984 SDP NL 85 171 28 43 7 2 3 29 16 11 33 0.251 .259 (-3%) .322 (-10%) .384 (-4%) .707 (-7%) -261.1
1985 SDP NL 79 84 8 13 3 0 0 6 6 5 20 0.155 .257 (-40%) .323 (-38%) .390 (-51%) .714 (-45%) -699.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 31 6 2 0 0 0 2 2 9 0.065

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1984 NLCS SDN 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
1984 WS SDN 5 15 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 4 0.067
1981 AEDIV NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1981 ALCS NYA 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
1981 WS NYA 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1980 ALCS NYA 3 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 394 293 792 19 27 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 TOR OF 4 3 8 0 0 0
1979 NYA OF 27 16 56 0 3 0
1980 NYA OF 131 103 303 7 9 0
1981 NYA OF 29 15 54 2 3 0
1982 SEA OF 68 61 148 5 5 1
1983 SDN OF 54 54 103 1 4 0
1984 SDN OF 53 35 100 2 3 0
1985 SDN OF 28 6 20 2 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 182
Center Field 152
Right Field 72
Designated Hitter 8

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1980 Player of the Week Week of 1980-05-30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 SDN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $150,000