Ollie Brown

Born: 2/11/1944 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Died: 4/16/2015 in Buena Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-10 | Final Game: 1977-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Ollie Lee Brown

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Biography

Ollie Brown, born in 1944, was an accomplished professional baseball player known for his versatility and power at the plate. His career spanned from 1965 to 1977, during which he played a total of 1,221 games. Brown established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 964 hits and 102 home runs, while driving in 454 runs. With a career batting average of .265, he showcased a consistent ability to contribute offensively, complemented by his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 30 stolen bases. Brown played primarily in an era characterized by the transition from traditional baseball styles to a more dynamic approach, which included an emphasis on power hitting and speed. His contributions were particularly valued in the outfield, where he demonstrated solid defensive skills along with his offensive capabilities. Throughout his career, Brown left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, becoming a noteworthy figure in the landscape of baseball during the 1960s and 1970s. His legacy is remembered for both his durability and his ability to perform in various roles on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1221	3642	404	964	144	11	102	454	30	314	616	0.265	0.324	0.394	0.718	3118.6

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.688 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
1965	SFG	NL	6	10	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	SFG	NL	115	348	32	81	7	1	7	33	2	33	66	0.233	.248 (-6%)	.309 (-2%)	.376 (-15%)	.685 (-9%)	-500.2
1967	SFG	NL	120	412	44	110	12	1	13	53	0	25	65	0.267	.242 (+10%)	.306 (+2%)	.357 (+11%)	.663 (+7%)	436.7
1968	SFG	NL	40	95	7	22	4	0	0	11	1	3	23	0.232	.236 (-2%)	.298 (-10%)	.340 (-20%)	.638 (-15%)	-214.2
1969	SDP	NL	151	568	76	150	18	3	20	61	10	44	97	0.264	.248 (+6%)	.320 (avg)	.369 (+12%)	.689 (+6%)	580.4
1970	SDP	NL	139	534	79	156	34	1	23	89	5	34	78	0.292	.253 (+15%)	.325 (+2%)	.385 (+27%)	.711 (+15%)	1358.0
1971	SDP	NL	145	484	36	132	16	0	9	55	3	52	74	0.273	.249 (+9%)	.316 (+9%)	.365 (-1%)	.682 (+4%)	494.9
1972	SDP	NL	23	70	3	12	2	0	0	3	0	5	9	0.171	.243 (-30%)	.310 (-28%)	.353 (-43%)	.664 (-36%)	-397.2
1972	OAK	AL	20	54	5	13	1	0	1	4	1	6	14	0.241	.243 (-1%)	.310 (+2%)	.353 (-11%)	.664 (-5%)	-397.2
1972	ATL	AL	66	179	21	50	8	0	3	25	0	17	24	0.279	.243 (+15%)	.310 (+10%)	.353 (+6%)	.664 (+8%)	-397.2
1973	ATL	AL	97	296	28	83	10	1	7	32	4	33	53	0.280	.256 (+9%)	.325 (+9%)	.378 (+3%)	.703 (+6%)	412.0
1974	HOU	NL	27	69	8	15	1	0	3	6	0	4	15	0.217	.256 (-15%)	.324 (-20%)	.369 (-2%)	.693 (-10%)	-127.2
1974	PHI	NL	43	99	11	24	5	2	4	13	0	6	20	0.242	.256 (-6%)	.324 (-12%)	.369 (+23%)	.693 (+7%)	-127.2
1975	PHI	NL	84	145	19	44	12	0	6	26	1	15	29	0.303	.257 (+18%)	.327 (+13%)	.374 (+36%)	.701 (+25%)	640.6
1976	PHI	NL	92	209	30	53	10	1	5	30	2	33	33	0.254	.255 (-1%)	.320 (+9%)	.360 (+6%)	.681 (+8%)	334.9
1977	PHI	NL	53	70	5	17	3	1	1	13	1	4	14	0.243	.264 (-8%)	.329 (-15%)	.401 (-11%)	.730 (-13%)	-179.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1977	NLCS	PHI	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1976	NLCS	PHI	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	992	829	1622	71	39	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	SFN	OF	4	2	4	0	0	0
1966	SFN	OF	114	93	163	12	4	1
1967	SFN	OF	115	104	190	5	3	0
1968	SFN	OF	35	22	32	1	0	0
1969	SDN	OF	148	148	269	14	7	4
1970	SDN	OF	137	136	258	12	10	3
1971	SDN	OF	134	132	263	9	5	2
1972	SDN	OF	17	16	34	1	0	0
1972	OAK	OF	16	13	31	0	0	0
1972	ML4	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	ML4	OF	56	43	116	8	1	3
1973	ML4	OF	4	1	1	0	0	0
1974	HOU	OF	20	17	39	0	0	0
1974	PHI	OF	33	18	34	1	3	0
1975	PHI	OF	63	27	67	0	0	0
1976	PHI	OF	75	50	105	7	6	2
1977	PHI	OF	21	7	16	1	0	0