Keith Brown, baseball player, 1988-1992

Keith Brown

Born: 2/14/1964 in Flagstaff, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-08-25 | Final Game: 1992-07-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Keith Edward Brown

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Biography

Keith Brown, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1992. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Brown made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.4, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. Over the course of his career, he recorded 23 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to generate swings and misses, and while he did not register any saves, his contributions were significant in various game situations. Brown played during an era marked by a transition in baseball dynamics, as the game was beginning to embrace more specialized roles for pitchers. His tenure in the league provided a glimpse into the evolving strategies of the time, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon for their ability to navigate high-pressure situations. Though his statistical achievements may not place him among the all-time greats, Brown's dedication to the craft and his role in the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s remains a testament to the competitive spirit of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 25 5 0 0 0 47.7 51 18 5 18 23 3.40 0

Career ERA 3.40 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1988 CIN NL 2 1 4 3 0 0 0 16.3 14 5 4 6 2.76 3.73 (+26%) 69.1
1990 CIN NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 11.3 12 6 3 8 4.76 3.86 (-23%) -177.1
1991 CIN NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 12.0 15 3 6 4 2.25 3.91 (+42%) 66.8
1992 CIN NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 8.0 10 4 5 5 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988 CIN NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CIN NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CIN NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CIN NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 25 5 3 8 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CIN P 4 3 0 3 0 1
1990 CIN P 8 0 1 2 0 0
1991 CIN P 11 0 2 2 1 0
1992 CIN P 2 2 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CIN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Siskiyous Weed CA 1983, 1984
California State University Sacramento Sacramento CA 1985, 1986