Brant Brown

Born: 6/22/1971 in Porterville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-15 | Final Game: 2000-08-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Brant Michael Brown

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Biography

Brant Brown was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 until 2000. Born in 1971, Brown made his debut on June 15, 1996, and showcased his talents in a total of 424 games throughout his career. Known for his power-hitting ability, he recorded 261 hits, 45 home runs, and drove in 146 RBIs. His batting average stood at .247, reflecting the challenges faced by many players during the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era marked by a significant offensive surge in the league. Brown's playing style was characterized by a solid combination of power and speed, as evidenced by his 15 stolen bases. His contributions to the teams he played for were often highlighted by clutch performances, particularly during crucial moments of games. Although he may not have achieved superlative fame, Brown's career remains a representation of the competitive spirit and evolving dynamics of baseball during a time when the sport was experiencing transformation and growth. He retired from professional baseball on August 29, 2000, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
424	1056	142	261	52	11	45	146	15	74	316	0.247	0.301	0.445	0.746	-845.6

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.746 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — near 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
1996	CHC	NL	29	69	11	21	1	0	5	9	3	2	17	0.304	.269 (+13%)	.340 (-3%)	.426 (+26%)	.767 (+13%)	132.9
1997	CHC	NL	46	137	15	32	7	1	5	15	2	7	28	0.234	.266 (-12%)	.336 (-15%)	.419 (-2%)	.756 (-8%)	-225.6
1998	CHC	NL	124	347	56	101	17	7	14	48	4	30	95	0.291	.266 (+9%)	.335 (+4%)	.420 (+19%)	.755 (+12%)	804.5
1999	PIT	NL	130	341	49	79	20	3	16	58	3	22	114	0.232	.271 (-15%)	.344 (-18%)	.433 (+3%)	.778 (-6%)	-608.0
2000	MIA	NL	41	73	4	14	6	0	2	6	1	3	33	0.192	.270 (-29%)	.344 (-35%)	.437 (-19%)	.782 (-26%)	-372.6
2000	CHC	NL	54	89	7	14	1	0	3	10	2	10	29	0.157	.270 (-42%)	.344 (-28%)	.437 (-38%)	.782 (-34%)	-372.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1998	NLDS1	CHN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	56	39	323	32	3	17
OF	252	197	423	8	11	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	CHN	1B	18	12	126	17	0	4
1997	CHN	1B	12	10	78	4	2	7
1997	CHN	OF	27	27	43	3	0	0
1998	CHN	1B	7	4	32	2	0	2
1998	CHN	OF	102	73	180	1	7	0
1999	PIT	1B	7	5	37	3	0	2
1999	PIT	OF	82	76	150	4	3	0
2000	FLO	1B	5	4	30	3	0	2
2000	FLO	OF	13	8	12	0	1	0
2000	CHN	1B	7	4	20	3	1	0
2000	CHN	OF	28	13	38	0	0	0