Kevin Brown, baseball player, 1996-2002

Kevin Brown

Born: 4/21/1973 in Valparaiso, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-12 | Final Game: 2002-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kevin Lee Brown

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Biography

Kevin Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his retirement in 2002. Primarily known as a position player, Brown made a notable impact during his career, participating in 85 games. He recorded a total of 48 hits, showcasing a batting average of .254, and contributed to his teams with 7 home runs and 31 RBIs. Despite not being a base-stealer, with 0 stolen bases recorded, Brown's offensive contributions were significant during his tenure in the league. Throughout his career, Brown played during an era marked by offensive expansion and the increasing importance of power hitting. Though he may not have been as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his presence on the field and ability to contribute in key situations solidified his role in the teams he played for. With a career spanning several years, Brown's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many athletes navigating the dynamic landscape of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 189 30 48 12 2 7 31 0 14 59 0.254 0.311 0.450 0.761 -132.8

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.761 vs. league average 0.764 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
1996 TEX AL 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 TEX AL 4 5 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1998 TOR AL 52 110 17 29 7 1 2 15 0 9 31 0.264 .266 (-1%) .335 (-5%) .420 (-5%) .755 (-5%) -132.8
1999 TOR AL 2 9 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.444 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIL NL 5 17 3 4 3 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.235 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIL NL 17 43 7 9 0 1 4 12 0 2 18 0.209 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 83 52 380 29 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 TEX C 2 1 11 1 0 0
1997 TEX C 4 1 9 0 1 0
1998 TOR C 52 32 261 19 2 2
1999 TOR C 2 2 10 1 0 0
2000 MIL C 5 5 20 2 1 0
2001 MIL C 16 11 68 6 0 0
2002 BOS C 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 83
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 TOR AL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $170,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern Indiana Evansville IN 1992, 1993, 1994