Mike Brown

Born: 12/29/1959 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-07-21 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Charles Brown

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Biography

Mike Brown, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1988. Over the course of his career, he played in 315 games, showcasing his abilities as a versatile position player. Brown recorded a total of 239 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .265. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 23 home runs and 113 runs batted in (RBIs), illustrating his capability to drive in runs and provide power in the lineup. Brown's playing style was characterized by a blend of contact hitting and occasional power, making him a valuable asset during his tenure. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases. Though he played during a competitive era in baseball, which was marked by the rise of power hitters, Brown's contributions were significant in his own right, as he carved out a niche in the game before transitioning to life after baseball. His legacy is remembered for his determination and the impact he had on the teams he played for during his professional career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
315	903	105	239	49	7	23	113	5	77	135	0.265	0.321	0.411	0.732	273.9

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.711 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
1983	LAA	AL	31	104	12	24	5	1	3	9	1	7	20	0.231	.260 (-12%)	.324 (-14%)	.389 (-1%)	.714 (-7%)	-143.7
1984	LAA	AL	62	148	19	42	8	3	7	22	0	13	23	0.284	.259 (+9%)	.322 (+6%)	.384 (+35%)	.707 (+22%)	517.2
1985	LAA	AL	60	153	23	41	9	1	4	20	0	7	21	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.323 (-6%)	.390 (+7%)	.714 (+1%)	-3.3
1985	PIT	NL	57	205	29	68	18	2	5	33	2	22	27	0.332	.257 (+29%)	.323 (+21%)	.390 (+31%)	.714 (+27%)	-3.3
1986	PIT	NL	87	243	18	53	7	0	4	26	2	27	32	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.325 (-10%)	.395 (-25%)	.720 (-18%)	-795.2
1988	LAA	AL	18	50	4	11	2	0	0	3	0	1	12	0.220	.254 (-13%)	.317 (-26%)	.377 (-31%)	.695 (-29%)	-232.2