Tom Brown, baseball player, 1963-1963

Tom Brown

Born: 12/12/1940 in Laureldale, PA, USA

Died: 4/24/2025 in Palm Harbor, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-08 | Final Game: 1963-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas William Brown

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Biography

Tom Brown, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief but notable tenure in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 8, 1963, to September 29, 1963, during a time when the game was transitioning from the more traditional playing styles of the 1950s to the more dynamic approaches that would characterize the late 1960s and beyond. In 1963, Brown appeared in 61 games, finishing the season with 17 hits, including one home run, and driving in four runs. His batting average stood at .147, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate. Additionally, he contributed to his team's speed on the basepaths with two stolen bases. Despite the limited impact on the field, Brown's presence in the league during this period adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journeys of players who contributed to the game during an era of evolving talent and strategy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 116 8 17 4 0 1 4 2 11 45 0.147 0.227 0.207 0.433 -690.4

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.433 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 36.3% 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
1963 WS2 AL 61 116 8 17 4 0 1 4 2 11 45 0.147 .246 (-40%) .308 (-27%) .371 (-44%) .680 (-36%) -690.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 12 96 7 0 9
OF 16 11 24 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 WS2 1B 14 12 96 7 0 9
1963 WS2 OF 16 11 24 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Left Field 10
Center Field 5
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maryland College Park MD 1961, 1962