Jim Brown

Born: 3/31/1891 in Laurel, MD, USA

Died: 10/22/1944 in Bradwood, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-13 | Final Game: 1916-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: James Donaldson Brown

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Biography

Jim Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose career spanned a brief period from 1915 to 1916. Primarily playing as a position player, he made a notable impact during his time in the Major Leagues, participating in a total of 15 games. Over the course of his career, Brown recorded 11 hits and achieved a batting average of 0.25. He demonstrated his power at the plate with one home run and contributed five runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Despite not having any stolen bases, his presence in the lineup showcased his ability to impact the game in various ways. Brown's career unfolded in the midst of a rapidly evolving era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Although his time in the majors was limited, his contributions during this transitional phase reflected the shifting dynamics within the sport. Brown's journey through professional baseball, albeit short-lived, is a reminder of the many players who played significant but often overlooked roles in the rich tapestry of the game’s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	44	6	11	2	1	1	5	0	6	10	0.250	0.340	0.409	0.749	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +24.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — +15.8% above 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
1915	STL	NL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	PHA	AL	14	42	6	10	2	1	1	5	0	4	9	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	16	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	SLN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1916	PHA	OF	12	0	15	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	7
Right Field	6