Eddie Brown, baseball player, 1920-1928

Eddie Brown

Born: 7/17/1891 in Milligan, NE, USA

Died: 9/10/1956 in Vallejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-26 | Final Game: 1928-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward William Brown

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Biography

Eddie Brown was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s, known for his remarkable batting ability and speed on the bases. Born in 1891, Brown made his debut on September 26, 1920, and had a career that spanned nearly a decade, concluding on September 29, 1928. Over the course of 790 games, he amassed 878 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .303. His offensive contributions included 16 home runs and 407 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and consistently reach base. Brown's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. His skill set was characterized by both power and speed, as evidenced by his 29 stolen bases. He was a key player for his teams, contributing not only with his bat but also with his agility on the field. Eddie Brown's legacy remains significant, as he exemplified the evolving nature of the game during the 1920s, bridging traditional playing styles with the emerging emphasis on offensive prowess.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
790 2902 341 878 170 33 16 407 29 127 109 0.303 0.334 0.400 0.735 -1042.4

Career AVG .303 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.735 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
1920 NY1 NL 3 8 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1921 NY1 NL 70 128 16 36 6 2 0 12 1 4 11 0.281 .286 (-2%) .344 (-6%) .395 (-9%) .739 (-8%) -186.7
1924 BRO NL 114 455 56 140 30 4 5 78 3 26 15 0.308 .283 (+8%) .345 (avg) .389 (+9%) .734 (+5%) 316.7
1925 BRO NL 153 618 88 189 39 11 5 99 3 22 18 0.306 .288 (+6%) .349 (-5%) .407 (+5%) .756 (+1%) -156.5
1926 BSN NL 153 612 71 201 31 8 2 84 5 23 20 0.328 .279 (+17%) .345 (+3%) .390 (+6%) .735 (+5%) 446.9
1927 BSN NL 155 558 64 171 35 6 2 75 11 28 20 0.306 .282 (+9%) .344 (-1%) .392 (+2%) .736 (+1%) -59.6
1928 BSN NL 142 523 45 140 28 2 2 59 6 24 22 0.268 .280 (-5%) .342 (-11%) .395 (-14%) .737 (-13%) -1403.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 19 0 0 0
OF 731 0 1867 38 59 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 NY1 OF 2 0 6 0 0 0
1921 NY1 OF 30 0 63 2 3 0
1924 BRO OF 114 0 311 3 8 0
1925 BRO OF 153 0 449 7 13 3
1926 BSN OF 153 0 401 10 15 2
1927 BSN 1B 1 0 12 0 0 0
1927 BSN OF 150 0 335 10 7 1
1928 BSN 1B 1 0 7 0 0 0
1928 BSN OF 129 0 302 6 13 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 308
Center Field 423
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1920

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 10.0 80 0