Leon Brown, baseball player, 1976-1976

Leon Brown

Born: 11/16/1948 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-05-19 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Leon Brown, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period in the mid-1970s. He made his debut on April 14, 1976, and concluded his career on October 3 of the same year. As a position player, Brown appeared in 64 games over the course of the season, where he showcased his skills primarily as a utility player. During his time in the league, Brown recorded 15 hits with a batting average of .214. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs and displayed his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Brown's career, while short-lived, was set against the backdrop of a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and a focus on athleticism. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflect the tenacity and spirit of players who navigated the challenges of the game during that period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 70 11 15 3 0 0 2 2 4 4 0.214 0.257 0.257 0.514 -291.4

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.514 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 24.5% 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
1976 NYN NL 64 70 11 15 3 0 0 2 2 4 4 0.214 .255 (-16%) .320 (-20%) .360 (-29%) .681 (-25%) -291.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 14 46 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 NYN OF 43 14 46 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 29
Right Field 6