Carroll Brown

Born: 2/20/1889 in Woodbury, NJ, USA

Died: 2/8/1977 in Burlington, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-27 | Final Game: 1915-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Carroll William Brown

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Biography

Carroll Brown was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915. Born in 1889, Brown made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 38-40 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Brown's career statistics also included 251 strikeouts and 3 saves, reflecting his dual capacity as a reliable starting pitcher and a capable relief option. His performances on the mound contributed to the teams he played for, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Though he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Carroll Brown's contributions to the game during his brief career are a testament to the rich history of baseball and the evolution of pitching styles in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
38	40	133	93	42	6	3	731.3	698	282	15	291	251	3.47	0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 12.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	PHA	AL	0	1	2	1	1	0	0	12.0	12	6	2	6	4.50	3.37 (-33%)	322.6
1912	PHA	AL	13	11	34	24	15	3	0	199.0	204	81	87	64	3.66	3.36 (-9%)	-2294.3
1913	PHA	AL	17	11	43	35	11	3	1	235.3	200	77	87	70	2.94	3.07 (+4%)	-3091.0
1914	PHA	AL	1	6	15	8	2	0	0	66.0	64	30	26	20	4.09	2.93 (-40%)	-513.7
1914	NYY	AL	5	5	20	14	8	0	1	122.3	123	44	42	57	3.24	2.93 (-11%)	-
1915	NYY	AL	2	6	19	11	5	0	1	96.7	95	44	47	34	4.10	2.90 (-41%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
135	258	10	38	5	2	1	10	0	10	97	0.147	0.179	0.194	0.373	-1219.2

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1911	PHA	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	PHA	AL	34	76	4	11	0	1	0	1	4	32	0.145	.268 (-46%)	.335 (-44%)	.358 (-52%)	.694 (-48%)	-616.6
1913	PHA	AL	43	82	5	13	1	0	1	6	1	30	0.159	.259 (-39%)	.325 (-48%)	.345 (-40%)	.670 (-44%)	-602.6
1914	PHA	AL	15	20	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	9	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	NYY	AL	20	44	1	8	3	1	0	2	2	18	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	NYY	AL	21	32	0	6	1	0	0	0	1	7	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0