Oliver Brown

Born: 5/3/1849 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 9/23/1932 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-08-01 | Final Game: 1875-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Oliver Edward Brown

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Biography

Oliver Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1849, who played in the early days of the sport during its formative years. His career spanned from 1872 to August 1, 1875, a period characterized by the transition from the game's origins to a more organized and competitive structure. Brown participated in a total of seven games as a position player, contributing to the development of the sport in its nascent stages. Despite facing challenges in his career, Brown finished with two hits and recorded a batting average of 0.08. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, nor did he steal any bases during his time on the field. While his statistical output was modest, Brown's involvement in baseball during this era reflects the passion and dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes. His legacy is a testament to the spirit of early baseball, a game that was still evolving in the public consciousness and poised for the explosive growth it would experience in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 25 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.080 0.080 0.080 0.160 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 69.9% below league average.

Career OBP .080 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 70.8% below league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 75.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.160 vs. league average 0.598 across their career seasons — 73.2% 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
1872 BR2 4 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1875 BR2 3 10 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
1B 2 0 10 0 2 0
OF 6 4 11 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 OF 4 4 8 0 1 0
1875 BR2 1B 2 0 10 0 2 0
1875 BR2 OF 2 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 5