Scrappy Brown

Born: 7/18/1899 in Sparrows Point, MD, USA

Died: 9/13/1951 in Washington, DC, USA

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

Full name: Malcolm Elmore Brown

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Biography

Scrappy Brown, born in 1899, is an active position player whose professional career spans across different eras of baseball. With a gritty style of play that embodies his nickname, Brown currently competes with a unique blend of speed and tenacity. Over his career, he has appeared in 139 games, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense with 108 hits, 2 home runs, and 37 RBIs. His batting average stands at .235, reflecting the challenges of maintaining consistency in a competitive environment. Known for his base-running prowess, Brown has successfully stolen 15 bases, illustrating his capability to impact the game beyond just hitting. His ongoing presence in the league highlights the enduring nature of traditional baseball values, including hustle and determination. As he continues to play, Scrappy Brown remains a testament to the evolving nature of the sport, bridging the gap between past and present with his dedication and love for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
139	459	51	108	14	2	2	37	15	25	2	0.235	0.281	0.288	0.568	-1307.8

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1920	HIL	EAS	10	29	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	BBS	IND	9	31	5	5	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BBS	ECL	1	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	BBS	ECL	67	229	24	61	7	2	1	19	8	12	0	0.266	.282 (-6%)	.344 (-11%)	.392 (-17%)	.736 (-14%)	-600.3
1928	BBS	ECL	51	161	20	37	6	0	1	16	7	7	2	0.230	.280 (-18%)	.342 (-21%)	.395 (-28%)	.737 (-25%)	-707.5
1929	ACB	ANL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	15	13	35	42	7	5
3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
SS	124	121	266	293	72	56

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	HIL	SS	10	10	19	28	5	2
1922	BBS	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1922	BBS	SS	8	8	16	17	8	2
1926	BBS	SS	1	1	4	3	0	0
1927	BBS	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
1927	BBS	SS	66	65	146	157	39	30
1928	BBS	2B	15	13	35	42	7	5
1928	BBS	SS	38	36	81	86	20	21
1929	ACB	SS	1	1	0	2	0	1