Drummond Brown, baseball player, 1913-1915

Drummond Brown

Born: 1/31/1885 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 1/27/1927 in Platte County, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-25 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Drummond Nicol Brown

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Biography

Drummond Brown, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing as a position player from 1913 to 1915. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 123 games, where he compiled a batting average of .241. Brown recorded 77 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 33 runs while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. His playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just prior to the onset of the live-ball era, a time when the game was beginning to evolve with a greater emphasis on offense. Though he may not have achieved widespread fame, Brown's contributions to his teams during his tenure reflected the gritty spirit of players from that era. The early 1910s were characterized by a competitive spirit and a drive for innovation in playing styles, which Brown exemplified through his versatility as a position player. After retiring on October 3, 1915, he left behind a legacy as a diligent competitor whose efforts on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 319 20 77 14 1 2 33 4 21 38 0.241 0.294 0.310 0.605 -533.2

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1913 BSN NL 15 34 3 11 1 0 1 2 0 2 9 0.324 — — — — 0.0
1914 KCF FL 31 58 4 11 3 0 0 5 1 7 6 0.190 .255 (-26%) .322 (-14%) .339 (-29%) .661 (-22%) -188.9
1915 KCF FL 77 227 13 55 10 1 1 26 3 12 23 0.242 .250 (-3%) .318 (-9%) .332 (-7%) .651 (-8%) -344.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 8 0 0 0
C 100 0 403 144 23 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 BSN C 12 0 41 7 2 0
1914 KCF 1B 2 0 2 0 0 0
1914 KCF C 23 0 92 33 6 5
1915 KCF 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
1915 KCF C 65 0 270 104 15 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 100
First Base 3