Darrell Brown

Born: 10/29/1955 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-11 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Darrell Wayne Brown

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Biography

Darrell Brown, born in 1955, had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1981 until his final game on September 30, 1984. As a position player, Brown demonstrated a solid batting average of .274 over the course of his 210 games in Major League Baseball. His ability to connect with the ball was evident in his 162 hits, contributing to a total of 44 RBIs and a single home run. Brown's speed on the bases was showcased through his nine stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic style of play that characterized much of the early 1980s. Emerging during a period marked by a shift toward offensive prowess in the league, Brown's playing style was defined by a combination of contact hitting and speed. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided depth and versatility in the lineup. Brown's career, while relatively brief, remains a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
210	591	82	162	15	6	1	44	9	25	47	0.274	0.304	0.325	0.629	-1279.2

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1981	DET	AL	16	4	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	OAK	AL	8	18	2	6	0	1	0	3	1	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	MIN	AL	91	309	40	84	6	2	0	22	3	10	28	0.272	.260 (+4%)	.324 (-9%)	.389 (-22%)	.714 (-16%)	-883.1
1984	MIN	AL	95	260	36	71	9	3	1	19	4	14	16	0.273	.259 (+5%)	.322 (-4%)	.384 (-11%)	.707 (-8%)	-396.0