George Brown

Born: 10/24/1885 in Olmsted, IL, USA

Died: 9/16/1955 in Dayton, OH, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: George W. Brown

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Biography

George Brown, born in 1885, is an active position player whose career spans over two decades in professional baseball. With a total of 206 games played, Brown has established himself as a reliable contributor to his teams with 196 hits and a batting average of .253. Known for his speed on the bases, he has successfully stolen 56 bases throughout his career, showcasing his ability to create scoring opportunities. Brown's power at the plate is reflected in his 3 home runs and 71 RBIs, highlighting his role as a consistent offensive presence. Brown plays during an era characterized by a blend of traditional baseball fundamentals and the evolving strategies of modern play. His career achievements, combined with his agility and adaptability, allow him to remain relevant in the fast-paced environment of contemporary baseball. As he continues to compete, George Brown's contributions to the game exemplify the enduring spirit of the sport and the significant role that skilled position players have in shaping its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
206	775	114	196	17	8	3	71	56	71	1	0.253	0.323	0.307	0.630	-672.8

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1910	WBS	WES	6	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	WBS	WES	5	20	1	7	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	0.350	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	WBS	WES	12	50	7	13	0	0	0	5	4	6	0	0.260	.259 (avg)	.325 (+4%)	.345 (-25%)	.670 (-11%)	-56.5
1914	ABC	WES	53	212	37	59	8	1	1	24	17	16	0	0.278	.255 (+9%)	.322 (+3%)	.339 (avg)	.661 (+2%)	57.5
1916	ABC	WES	37	116	19	28	3	4	1	18	8	9	0	0.241	.248 (-3%)	.314 (-4%)	.326 (+11%)	.640 (+4%)	30.9
1920	DM	NNL	34	140	15	35	1	1	0	6	11	6	0	0.250	.271 (-8%)	.331 (-11%)	.363 (-25%)	.694 (-18%)	-404.6
1921	COB	NNL	47	180	29	46	4	2	0	17	13	22	1	0.256	.286 (-11%)	.344 (+1%)	.395 (-24%)	.739 (-12%)	-300.0
1921	DS	NNL	12	40	5	6	1	0	0	0	2	8	0	0.150	—	—	—	—	-300.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	2	38	3	3	0
2B	34	0	56	103	19	7
3B	1	0	0	0	1	0
OF	171	90	258	27	12	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	WBS	OF	7	0	14	0	1	0
1912	WBS	1B	1	0	9	0	1	0
1912	WBS	OF	4	0	10	1	0	0
1913	WBS	OF	12	0	24	2	1	2
1914	ABC	2B	34	0	56	103	19	7
1914	ABC	OF	20	0	28	5	2	0
1916	ABC	1B	1	0	9	1	0	0
1916	ABC	OF	36	0	34	9	3	2
1920	DM	1B	2	2	20	2	2	0
1920	DM	3B	1	0	0	0	1	0
1920	DM	OF	33	31	55	6	0	1
1921	COB	OF	47	47	77	4	5	1
1921	DS	OF	12	12	16	0	0	0