Marty Brown, baseball player, 1988-1990

Marty Brown

Born: 1/23/1963 in Lawton, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-04 | Final Game: 1990-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Marty Leo Brown

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Biography

Marty Brown, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1988 to 1990. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 35 games at the Major League level, where he recorded 11 hits and drove in 6 runs, finishing with a batting average of .180. While he did not hit any home runs and registered no stolen bases, Brown's contributions were often seen in his ability to fill various roles on the roster, reflecting the versatility that was valuable during his playing era. Brown's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1980s and early 1990s marked the beginning of a shift toward power hitting and increased offensive production. Although he did not achieve the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league was characterized by determination and a strong work ethic, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. After concluding his playing career in 1990, Brown continued to be involved in baseball, contributing to the sport in various capacities beyond just his on-field performance.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 61 3 11 2 0 0 6 0 6 18 0.180 0.250 0.213 0.463 0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.463 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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 10 16 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1989 CIN NL 16 30 2 5 1 0 0 4 0 4 9 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1990 BAL AL 9 15 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 1 1 0 0
3B 21 10 3 30 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CIN 3B 8 2 1 9 0 0
1989 CIN 3B 11 7 2 19 2 2
1990 BAL 2B 3 0 1 1 0 0
1990 BAL 3B 2 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 21
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 BAL AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Georgia Athens GA 1984, 1985
Crowder College Neosho MO 1982, 1983