James Brown

Born: 5/14/1919 in Scotland County, NC, USA

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

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Biography

James Brown, born in 1919, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. Currently playing in a dynamic era of baseball that emphasizes both power hitting and strategic pitching, Brown showcases a unique blend of skill and determination. With a career record of 6-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.38, he has contributed to his team's efforts with 48 strikeouts throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters effectively. Although he has yet to record a save, his role as a reliable pitcher is integral to his team's pitching rotation. Brown's journey through the league highlights the evolution of pitching strategies over the decades, as he adapts his style to keep pace with the changing game. His ongoing career reflects the dedication required to compete at a high level, and his presence continues to impact the dynamics of the game. As he remains active, fans and analysts alike watch closely to see how his contributions will shape his team's success and influence the sport in the years to come.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 5 23 12 6 2 0 105.3 108 63 4 51 48 5.38 0

Career ERA 5.38 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 39.9% worse 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
1939 NE NN2 4 2 11 7 3 2 0 45.0 35 16 23 22 3.20 4.28 (+25%) -58.0
1941 NE NN2 2 1 6 4 3 0 0 39.0 53 35 16 18 8.08 3.94 (-105%) 330.9
1942 NE NN2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6.7 8 3 5 1 4.05 — 0.0
1943 NE NN2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 5.0 3 2 3 2 3.60 — 0.0
1947 CIC NAL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 9.7 9 7 4 5 6.52 3.97 (-64%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 228 29 59 14 2 1 21 4 11 2 0.259 0.293 0.351 0.644 -327.1

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1939 NE NN2 11 19 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1941 NE NN2 25 71 11 23 4 0 0 10 2 5 1 0.324 .262 (+24%) .332 (+11%) .373 (+2%) .705 (+6%) 74.4
1942 NE NN2 26 92 12 17 6 0 1 3 2 4 0 0.185 .253 (-27%) .323 (-32%) .349 (-19%) .672 (-25%) -401.5
1943 NE NN2 11 39 4 14 3 1 0 6 0 2 0 0.359 — — — — 0.0
1947 CIC NAL 3 7 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 49 43 59 4 5 0
P 23 12 4 26 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 NE P 11 7 1 17 0 0
1941 NE OF 16 11 21 4 0 0
1941 NE P 6 4 2 3 0 0
1942 NE OF 24 23 25 0 5 0
1942 NE P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1943 NE OF 9 9 13 0 0 0
1943 NE P 2 1 0 2 0 0
1947 CIC P 2 0 1 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23
Left Field 29
Center Field 4
Right Field 16