Jimmy Brown

Born: 4/25/1910 in Jamesville, NC, USA

Died: 12/29/1977 in Bath, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-23 | Final Game: 1946-09-15

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Roberson Brown

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Biography

Jimmy Brown was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1937 to 1946. Born in 1910, Brown made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He played a total of 890 games, amassing 980 hits over his career, and he finished with a commendable batting average of .279. Known for his versatility on the field, Brown contributed significantly to his teams, achieving 319 RBIs and 39 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to both drive in runs and create scoring opportunities. Brown's performance earned him recognition as an All-Star, and he was celebrated for his consistent hitting and solid defensive skills throughout his career. Although he hit only 9 home runs, his overall offensive contributions were vital during his playing years. His career came to a close on September 15, 1946, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who influenced the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
890	3512	465	980	146	42	9	319	39	231	110	0.279	0.326	0.352	0.678	-3617.8

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.709 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
1937	STL	NL	138	525	86	145	20	9	2	53	10	27	29	0.276	.276 (avg)	.342 (-9%)	.398 (-10%)	.740 (-9%)	-1091.2
1938	STL	NL	108	382	50	115	12	6	0	38	7	27	9	0.301	.272 (+10%)	.341 (+3%)	.392 (-7%)	.734 (-3%)	-193.2
1939	STL	NL	147	645	88	192	31	8	3	51	4	32	18	0.298	.274 (+9%)	.342 (-2%)	.393 (-2%)	.735 (-2%)	-398.8
1940	STL	NL	107	454	56	127	17	4	0	30	9	24	15	0.280	.267 (+5%)	.335 (-5%)	.387 (-14%)	.722 (-10%)	-882.6
1941	STL	NL	132	549	81	168	28	9	3	56	2	45	22	0.306	.262 (+17%)	.332 (+9%)	.373 (+9%)	.705 (+9%)	942.9
1942	STL	NL	145	606	75	155	28	4	1	71	4	52	11	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.323 (-3%)	.349 (-8%)	.672 (-6%)	-679.5
1943	STL	NL	34	110	6	20	4	2	0	8	0	6	1	0.182	.255 (-29%)	.324 (-31%)	.346 (-27%)	.671 (-29%)	-538.9
1946	PIT	NL	79	241	23	58	6	0	0	12	3	18	5	0.241	.256 (-6%)	.328 (-11%)	.358 (-26%)	.687 (-19%)	-776.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	20	2	6	0	0	0	1	3	0	0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1942	WS	SLN	5	20	2	6	0	0	0	1	3	0	0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	392	923	1146	68	237
3B	273	320	527	44	46
SS	235	403	618	58	112

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SLN	2B	112	235	360	22	57
1937	SLN	3B	1	1	2	0	0
1937	SLN	SS	25	41	53	9	10
1938	SLN	2B	49	121	151	9	37
1938	SLN	3B	24	25	54	3	5
1938	SLN	SS	30	49	59	9	13
1939	SLN	2B	50	120	143	10	25
1939	SLN	SS	104	208	349	25	67
1940	SLN	2B	48	115	135	6	32
1940	SLN	3B	41	47	58	9	5
1940	SLN	SS	28	36	50	7	5
1941	SLN	2B	11	22	28	2	9
1941	SLN	3B	123	135	276	15	22
1942	SLN	2B	82	211	215	13	56
1942	SLN	3B	66	85	111	11	9
1942	SLN	SS	12	3	3	2	1
1943	SLN	2B	19	44	45	2	9
1943	SLN	3B	9	12	15	0	4
1943	SLN	SS	6	9	16	0	1
1946	PIT	2B	21	55	69	4	12
1946	PIT	3B	9	15	11	6	1
1946	PIT	SS	30	57	88	6	15