Charlie Brown

Born: 8/17/1871 in Bluffton, IN, USA

Died: 4/3/1938 in Monclova, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-08-04 | Final Game: 1897-08-14

Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Edward Brown

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Biography

Charlie Brown was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1871, who played in the late 19th century during a transitional period for the sport. His career spanned from August 4 to August 14, 1897, during which he made a brief but notable impact on the diamond. Brown recorded a win-loss record of 1-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.77, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in an era that was still evolving in terms of strategy and player conditioning. During his short stint in Major League Baseball, Brown accumulated a total of 8 strikeouts and did not record any saves. The late 1800s were characterized by a heavy reliance on pitcher durability and a less specialized approach to the position, making his contributions significant within the context of the game during that time. While his career may not have been lengthy, Charlie Brown's presence in the early days of professional baseball places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	4	4	2	0	0	24.3	30	21	2	17	8	7.77	0

Career ERA 7.77 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 80.6% 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
1897	CL4	NL	1	2	4	4	2	0	0	24.3	30	21	17	8	7.77	4.30 (-81%)	-1307.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	11	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.273	0.273	0.364	0.636	0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1897	CL4	NL	4	11	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	CL4	P	4	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4