John Brown

Born: 10/23/1918 in Hamburg, AR, USA

Died: 3/3/1999 in Detroit, MI, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: John Wesley Brown

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Biography

John Brown, born in 1918, is a professional baseball player who currently serves as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. With a career record of 2-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.29, Brown showcases his ability to effectively navigate opposing lineups. Throughout his career, he has recorded 28 strikeouts, demonstrating his proficiency in overpowering batters with his pitching arsenal. While he has yet to register a save, his contributions to the game have been significant enough to earn him one All-Star selection, reflecting his recognition among peers and fans alike. As an active player, Brown continues to make an impact on the mound, embodying the competitive spirit of contemporary baseball. His performance in the current era highlights the importance of pitching depth in a team's success, especially in a time when the game increasingly emphasizes strikeouts and run prevention. As he advances in his career, Brown's combination of skill and determination promises to keep him a relevant figure in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 11 4 4 0 0 55.0 39 14 3 28 28 2.29 0

Career ERA 2.29 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 39.4% better 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
1944 CBE NAL 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 9.7 11 7 4 1 6.52 3.57 (-82%) 0.0
1945 CBE NAL 1 2 3 3 3 0 0 26.0 20 5 14 14 1.73 3.67 (+53%) 268.8
1946 CBE NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 1 3 3 2.25 — 0.0
1947 CBE NAL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 0 1 2 0.00 — 0.0
1948 CBE NAL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 12.3 4 1 6 8 0.73 4.10 (+82%) 135.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 18 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.278 0.381 0.278 0.659 0.0

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .381 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1944 CBE NAL 3 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1945 CBE NAL 3 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1946 CBE NAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 CBE NAL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 CBE NAL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 11 4 2 17 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 CBE P 2 1 0 1 0 0
1945 CBE P 3 3 1 11 0 0
1946 CBE P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1947 CBE P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1948 CBE P 4 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11