Chris Brown

Born: 8/15/1961 in Jackson, MS, USA

Died: 12/26/2006 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-03 | Final Game: 1989-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Christopher Brown

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Biography

Chris Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 until his retirement in 1989. Throughout his career, he appeared in 449 games, demonstrating his versatility as a position player. Brown compiled a respectable batting average of .269, amassing 410 hits, which included 38 home runs and 184 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 21 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Brown's performance earned him an All-Star selection during his career, marking a significant achievement in an era where competition was fierce. His contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by a blend of power and speed, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. Although his career was relatively brief, Chris Brown's impact in the late 1980s remains a notable part of baseball history, reflecting the dynamics of the game during that period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
449	1523	164	410	61	6	38	184	21	120	252	0.269	0.333	0.392	0.725	585.9

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.713 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
1984	SFG	NL	23	84	6	24	7	0	1	11	2	9	19	0.286	.259 (+10%)	.322 (+11%)	.384 (+5%)	.707 (+8%)	119.0
1985	SFG	NL	131	432	50	117	20	3	16	61	2	38	78	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.323 (+7%)	.390 (+13%)	.714 (+10%)	928.0
1986	SFG	NL	116	416	57	132	16	3	7	49	13	33	43	0.317	.257 (+23%)	.325 (+15%)	.395 (+6%)	.720 (+10%)	927.4
1987	SFG	NL	38	132	17	32	6	0	6	17	1	9	16	0.242	.262 (-8%)	.331 (-8%)	.415 (+2%)	.746 (-2%)	-55.7
1987	SDP	NL	44	155	17	36	3	0	6	23	3	11	30	0.232	.262 (-12%)	.331 (-11%)	.415 (-11%)	.746 (-11%)	-55.7
1988	SDP	NL	80	247	14	58	6	0	2	19	0	19	49	0.235	.254 (-8%)	.317 (-7%)	.377 (-25%)	.695 (-17%)	-685.6
1989	DET	AL	17	57	3	11	3	0	0	4	0	1	17	0.193	.254 (-24%)	.319 (-36%)	.375 (-35%)	.694 (-35%)	-339.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	423	419	319	748	65	71
SS	3	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	SFN	3B	23	23	23	40	7	3
1985	SFN	3B	120	120	94	243	10	15
1986	SFN	3B	111	111	73	177	18	17
1986	SFN	SS	2	0	0	4	0	0
1987	SFN	3B	37	36	33	62	10	5
1987	SFN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	SDN	3B	43	42	27	70	6	12
1988	SDN	3B	72	70	54	131	10	15
1989	DET	3B	17	17	15	25	4	4