Randy Brown, baseball player, 1969-1970

Randy Brown

Born: 8/29/1943 in Leesburg, FL, USA

Died: 4/13/1998 in Maitland, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-11 | Final Game: 1970-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edwin Randolph Brown

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Biography

Randy Brown was a professional baseball player born in 1943, whose career spanned from 1969 to 1970. He played as a position player during a transitional period for Major League Baseball, which was evolving from the late 1960s into the early 1970s, marked by changes in pitching dominance and the emergence of power hitters. Over the course of his brief career, Brown appeared in 18 games, where he accumulated a total of 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .138. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his time in the majors contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this era. Brown's playing style reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time, as he navigated a competitive landscape with a focus on situational hitting and defensive roles. While his statistical contributions may not have been substantial, his presence on the field during his tenure with the team illustrated the depth and variety of talent that characterized the league during the late 1960s. After retiring in 1970, Randy Brown's journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the game's history, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 29 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 6 1 0.138 0.286 0.172 0.458 0.0

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .172 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
1969 LAA AL 13 25 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 6 1 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1970 LAA AL 5 4 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
C 15 7 46 5 0 2
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CAL C 10 6 41 4 0 2
1969 CAL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 CAL C 5 1 5 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1964, 1965, 1966