Jarvis Brown, baseball player, 1991-1995

Jarvis Brown

Born: 3/26/1967 in Waukegan, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-02 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jarvis Ardel Brown

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Biography

Jarvis Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1967 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995. Known for his speed and defensive versatility, Brown appeared in 155 games over his career. His offensive contributions included 46 hits, 1 home run, and 10 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .203. He also showcased his base-running abilities, accumulating 13 stolen bases, which highlighted his potential as a disruptive force on the basepaths. Brown's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the rise of power hitters and an increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While his numbers may not have placed him among the elite, his contributions as a role player were significant to the teams he played for, particularly during his time with the San Diego Padres and the Florida Marlins. After his playing days concluded in 1995, Brown's journey through the sport reflected the challenges and transitions many players faced during the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
155 227 44 46 11 2 1 10 13 26 49 0.203 0.303 0.282 0.585 -181.8

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1991 MIN AL 38 37 10 8 0 0 0 0 7 2 8 0.216 — — — — 0.0
1992 MIN AL 35 15 8 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1993 SDP NL 47 133 21 31 9 2 0 8 3 15 26 0.233 .265 (-12%) .332 (+1%) .403 (-18%) .735 (-9%) -181.8
1994 ATL NL 17 15 3 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1995 BAL AL 18 27 2 4 1 0 0 1 1 7 9 0.148 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1991 ALCS MIN 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS MIN 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 132 48 176 2 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 MIN OF 32 4 21 0 1 0
1992 MIN OF 31 1 20 0 1 0
1993 SDN OF 43 32 109 2 2 0
1994 ATL OF 9 3 10 0 0 0
1995 BAL OF 17 8 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 15
Center Field 77
Right Field 44
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 MIN AL $112,000
1990 MIN AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $212,000