Roosevelt Brown

Born: 8/3/1975 in Vicksburg, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-05-18 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Roosevelt Lawayne Brown

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Biography

Roosevelt Brown was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2002. Born in 1975, Brown played as a position player, appearing in a total of 228 games throughout his career. He showcased a solid, if not spectacular, offensive performance, finishing with a batting average of .251. Over his time in the league, Brown recorded 111 hits, 11 home runs, and 69 RBIs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during the early 2000s. Brown's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, as evidenced by his ability to swipe three bases during his time in the majors. While he may not have been a household name, Brown's contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the era, which was marked by a surge in offensive statistics and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. His tenure in the league concluded on September 29, 2002, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who contributed to the fabric of baseball during a dynamic period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
228	442	44	111	32	2	11	69	3	36	98	0.251	0.311	0.407	0.719	-590.9

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1999	CHC	NL	33	64	6	14	6	1	1	10	1	2	14	0.219	.271 (-19%)	.344 (-31%)	.433 (-10%)	.778 (-19%)	-264.4
2000	CHC	NL	45	91	11	32	8	0	3	14	0	4	22	0.352	.270 (+30%)	.344 (+9%)	.437 (+23%)	.782 (+17%)	257.6
2001	CHC	NL	39	83	13	22	6	1	4	22	0	7	12	0.265	.263 (avg)	.332 (-2%)	.426 (+19%)	.758 (+10%)	115.6
2002	CHC	NL	111	204	14	43	12	0	3	23	2	23	50	0.211	.261 (-19%)	.331 (-10%)	.416 (-25%)	.747 (-18%)	-699.7