Dave Brown

Born: 6/9/1897 in Marquez, TX, USA

Died: 5/24/1985 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Dave K. Brown

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Biography

Dave Brown, born in 1897, is an active pitcher renowned for his exceptional skills on the mound and significant contributions to the game. With a career record of 61-23, Brown showcases an impressive winning percentage that underscores his effectiveness as a starter and reliever. His career ERA of 2.4 highlights his ability to minimize runs and maintain control over opposing hitters. Additionally, he has accumulated 487 strikeouts throughout his career, demonstrating his strikeout capability and dominance in key situations. Brown also adds depth to his resume with 4 saves, illustrating his versatility and reliability in late-game scenarios. Playing in a modern baseball era characterized by advanced analytics and high-octane offenses, Brown continues to adapt and excel against increasingly formidable competition. His playing style is marked by precision pitching and a keen understanding of the game's nuances, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he remains active, Brown's ongoing career not only contributes to his team's success but also solidifies his place in the annals of baseball history, as he strives to leave a lasting impact on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
61 23 114 76 58 11 4 735.3 588 196 9 232 487 2.40 0

Career ERA 2.40 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 39.5% better 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
1919 CAG WES 1 2 4 3 0 0 0 14.3 17 7 9 6 4.40 3.09 (-42%) -168.0
1920 CAG NNL 12 3 18 15 13 2 0 141.7 77 27 49 97 1.72 3.45 (+50%) 2817.4
1921 CAG NNL 15 1 22 16 13 5 2 151.7 107 31 33 115 1.84 4.02 (+54%) 5437.3
1922 CAG NNL 13 3 28 14 8 3 1 155.0 136 51 55 103 2.96 4.18 (+29%) 3554.9
1923 NLG ECL 5 6 13 8 6 0 0 74.7 90 29 22 47 3.50 4.03 (+13%) 1869.3
1924 NLG ECL 14 8 28 19 17 1 1 189.0 154 50 57 111 2.38 4.13 (+42%) 4451.7
1925 NLG ECL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 7 1 7 8 1.00 4.55 (+78%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 277 30 55 5 0 1 22 1 23 10 0.199 0.260 0.227 0.487 -1598.2

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.487 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 33.0% 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
1919 CAG WES 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1920 CAG NNL 19 52 3 6 0 0 0 2 1 6 0 0.115 .271 (-58%) .331 (-38%) .363 (-68%) .694 (-54%) -434.6
1921 CAG NNL 22 55 4 9 2 0 0 3 0 1 4 0.164 .286 (-43%) .344 (-48%) .395 (-49%) .739 (-49%) -460.9
1922 CAG NNL 28 53 6 3 1 0 0 5 0 7 6 0.057 .285 (-80%) .345 (-52%) .397 (-81%) .743 (-67%) -619.2
1923 NLG ECL 16 27 6 11 1 0 1 5 0 4 0 0.407 — — — — 0.0
1924 NLG ECL 31 77 11 24 1 0 0 6 0 5 0 0.312 .283 (+10%) .345 (+2%) .389 (-17%) .734 (-8%) -83.5
1925 NLG ECL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 2 3 0 1 0
P 114 76 25 189 13 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 CAG OF 1 1 2 0 1 0
1919 CAG P 4 3 0 4 0 0
1920 CAG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1920 CAG P 18 15 5 39 3 0
1921 CAG P 22 16 4 32 2 2
1922 CAG P 28 14 4 37 3 1
1923 NLG P 13 8 6 29 1 2
1924 NLG OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1924 NLG P 28 19 6 48 4 3
1925 NLG P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 114
Right Field 3