Larry Brown

Born: 9/16/1901 in Pratt City, AL, USA

Died: 4/7/1972 in Memphis, TN, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Ernest Larry Brown

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Biography

Larry Brown, born in 1901, is an active position player renowned for his contributions to the game of baseball over a distinguished career that spans multiple decades. With a total of 835 games played, Brown has amassed 645 hits, demonstrating his ability to consistently reach base and contribute offensively. His career batting average stands at .261, reflecting his proficiency as a hitter during an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies. Brown's power is marked by 14 home runs and his capability to drive in runs is showcased by his 303 RBIs. Additionally, his speed on the bases is evident with 27 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and athleticism. Brown’s impact on the field is further underscored by his recognition as a seven-time All-Star, a testament to his skill and competitiveness in the game. As he continues to play, he not only adds to his personal legacy but also remains a significant figure in the current landscape of baseball, inspiring both fans and aspiring players alike. His ongoing presence in the league signifies a bridge between eras, as he adapts to the modern game while retaining the foundational elements of baseball that have defined his long and successful career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
835	2473	292	645	102	35	14	303	27	279	5	0.261	0.342	0.347	0.690	-2054.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.726 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
1923	ABC	NNL	9	17	4	3	1	0	0	3	0	4	0	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	MRS	IND	11	31	2	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0.097	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	BBB	IND	3	11	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	MRS	NNL	56	171	21	39	4	5	1	14	4	16	0	0.228	.283 (-20%)	.345 (-11%)	.389 (-16%)	.734 (-13%)	-413.6
1925	MRS	NNL	52	151	14	30	7	3	0	15	0	15	0	0.199	.288 (-31%)	.349 (-22%)	.407 (-30%)	.756 (-27%)	-756.1
1926	DS	NNL	57	155	17	44	5	4	2	22	2	9	0	0.284	.279 (+2%)	.345 (-3%)	.390 (+4%)	.735 (+1%)	-4.2
1927	MRS	NNL	66	169	19	41	8	2	0	11	4	19	0	0.243	.282 (-14%)	.344 (-6%)	.392 (-20%)	.736 (-14%)	-398.6
1927	CAG	NNL	13	32	3	11	2	0	0	3	0	5	0	0.344	—	—	—	—	-398.6
1928	MRS	NNL	76	249	35	66	13	4	3	36	0	34	1	0.265	.280 (-6%)	.342 (+6%)	.395 (-2%)	.737 (+1%)	141.4
1929	MRS	NNL	75	251	39	76	13	5	3	42	2	41	0	0.303	.289 (+5%)	.353 (+16%)	.415 (+4%)	.769 (+9%)	599.7
1929	CAG	NNL	6	21	3	6	2	1	0	4	0	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	599.7
1930	NLG	IND	34	106	16	33	3	2	0	12	5	11	0	0.311	.293 (+6%)	.354 (+6%)	.429 (-12%)	.784 (-4%)	-48.9
1931	HAR	IND	6	22	3	7	2	0	0	2	0	3	0	0.318	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	NBY	IND	23	75	9	14	1	1	1	6	1	8	1	0.187	.275 (-32%)	.335 (-18%)	.391 (-32%)	.726 (-26%)	-312.8
1933	CAG	NN2	37	121	18	36	4	2	0	18	2	14	0	0.298	.270 (+10%)	.329 (+15%)	.377 (-4%)	.707 (+5%)	157.8
1934	CAG	NN2	31	101	14	26	5	0	0	12	0	10	0	0.257	.278 (-7%)	.340 (-5%)	.392 (-22%)	.733 (-14%)	-222.2
1935	CAG	NN2	36	115	16	39	4	4	3	24	0	8	0	0.339	.279 (+21%)	.342 (+14%)	.399 (+31%)	.742 (+23%)	445.4
1936	PS	NN2	41	109	13	29	2	2	1	15	0	13	1	0.266	.283 (-6%)	.349 (-2%)	.404 (-14%)	.753 (-8%)	-141.1
1937	PS	NN2	26	62	8	10	1	0	0	6	0	7	0	0.161	.276 (-42%)	.342 (-28%)	.398 (-55%)	.740 (-43%)	-444.1
1938	PS	NN2	1	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	MRS	NAL	27	77	7	18	4	0	0	6	1	8	0	0.234	.272 (-14%)	.341 (-4%)	.392 (-27%)	.734 (-16%)	0.0
1939	MRS	NAL	27	86	4	23	3	0	0	10	1	6	1	0.267	.274 (-2%)	.342 (-8%)	.393 (-23%)	.735 (-16%)	-226.5
1940	MRS	NAL	44	136	14	36	6	0	0	17	3	21	0	0.265	.267 (-1%)	.335 (+9%)	.387 (-20%)	.722 (-7%)	-67.8
1941	MRS	NAL	10	31	2	9	1	0	0	5	1	1	0	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	MRS	NAL	25	73	3	19	4	0	0	10	0	8	0	0.260	.253 (+3%)	.323 (+6%)	.349 (-10%)	.672 (-2%)	-7.1
1943	MRS	NAL	18	51	2	10	1	0	0	1	0	7	1	0.196	.255 (-23%)	.324 (-10%)	.346 (-38%)	.671 (-24%)	-172.6
1944	MRS	NAL	14	29	1	6	2	0	0	2	0	5	0	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	MRS	NAL	6	8	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	MRS	NAL	4	9	2	5	1	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.556	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	MRS	NAL	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	61	8	11	3	1	1	12	7	0	0.180

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	AVG
1934	NLC	CAG	6	21	1	3	1	0	0	0	1	0.143
1927	NNC	CAG	5	19	1	4	1	1	0	4	1	0.211
1927	NWS	CAG	8	21	6	4	1	0	1	8	5	0.190

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	6	0	0	1
3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
C	803	694	3712	625	77	56
OF	2	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	ABC	C	9	7	28	10	0	0
1923	MRS	C	11	10	58	7	0	0
1923	BBB	C	3	3	13	2	2	0
1924	MRS	C	54	49	331	70	12	2
1925	MRS	C	52	1	0	0	0	0
1926	DS	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1926	DS	C	55	45	226	38	5	5
1927	MRS	C	60	54	278	49	6	8
1927	MRS	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1927	CAG	C	13	10	54	6	2	1
1928	MRS	C	74	74	320	58	7	6
1929	MRS	C	75	75	387	70	7	5
1929	CAG	C	6	6	31	8	1	0
1930	NLG	C	34	29	181	40	4	4
1931	HAR	C	6	6	23	5	0	0
1932	NBY	C	23	21	132	23	3	3
1933	CAG	C	37	37	194	25	6	3
1934	CAG	C	31	31	159	27	3	5
1935	CAG	C	32	32	169	36	5	3
1936	PS	1B	2	1	6	0	0	1
1936	PS	C	36	32	160	26	2	2
1937	PS	C	22	19	89	11	2	0
1938	PS	C	1	1	3	1	0	0
1938	MRS	C	26	23	139	16	2	1
1939	MRS	C	27	27	152	28	2	0
1940	MRS	C	44	41	243	23	3	2
1941	MRS	C	10	8	46	5	0	2
1942	MRS	C	23	23	111	21	0	2
1943	MRS	C	17	16	75	12	2	2
1943	MRS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1944	MRS	C	14	10	78	5	1	0
1945	MRS	C	3	1	7	2	0	0
1946	MRS	C	4	3	22	1	0	0
1947	MRS	C	1	0	3	0	0	0