Joe Brown

Born: 11/20/1916 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

Died: 9/7/1942 in Geneva, OH, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Ulysses Daniel Brown

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Biography

Joe Brown, born in 1916, is an active position player known for his steady contributions on the field. With a career spanning several decades, Brown has played in 63 games, accumulating 45 hits and 22 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite not hitting home runs. His batting average stands at .232, reflecting a consistent effort to make contact and contribute to his team's offense. Additionally, Brown has demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, indicating a well-rounded skill set that includes agility and base-running awareness. As a player navigating through various eras of baseball, Brown's career is marked by his resilience and adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape of the game. His ongoing presence in professional baseball highlights not only his longevity but also his dedication to the sport, making him a notable figure for fans and aspiring players alike. Brown continues to embody the spirit of baseball, representing the values of hard work and perseverance that have defined the game throughout its rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 194 15 45 6 0 0 22 1 9 2 0.232 0.277 0.263 0.540 -333.7

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1937 NE NN2 11 35 3 8 2 0 0 5 0 3 0 0.229 — — — — 0.0
1938 JRC NAL 4 14 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1938 NE NN2 10 27 0 7 1 0 0 6 1 1 1 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1939 NE NN2 4 16 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1939 HG NN2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 PS NN2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 CAG NAL 7 19 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.368 — — — — 0.0
1942 CCB NAL 25 79 9 17 2 0 0 7 0 3 0 0.215 .253 (-15%) .323 (-22%) .349 (-31%) .672 (-27%) -333.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 NLC HG 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1939 NLP2 HG 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 8 0 1 0
C 54 47 235 47 6 5
OF 5 5 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 NE C 11 9 48 5 0 0
1938 JRC C 4 4 29 4 0 0
1938 NE C 10 8 34 5 1 1
1939 NE OF 4 4 1 0 0 0
1939 HG C 1 1 2 0 0 0
1940 PS C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 CAG C 5 5 25 4 0 0
1940 CAG OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1942 CCB 1B 1 1 8 0 1 0
1942 CCB C 22 20 97 29 5 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 54
First Base 1
Left Field 5