Tommy Brown

Born: 12/6/1927 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 1/15/2025 in Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-08-03 | Final Game: 1953-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Michael Brown

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Biography

Tommy Brown was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1944 to 1953. Born in 1927, Brown made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball during a transformative era in the sport. He played a total of 494 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. Throughout his career, he recorded 309 hits, including 31 home runs, and drove in 159 runs, culminating in a batting average of .241. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Brown also notched 7 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively in various ways. Brown's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, particularly in the aftermath of World War II, as the sport sought to regain its footing and attract fans. While he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game and his resilience in a competitive environment left a lasting impact. Brown's journey through nearly a decade in the league reflects the dedication and talent required to succeed in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
494	1280	151	309	39	7	31	159	7	85	142	0.241	0.292	0.355	0.647	-1840.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1944	BRO	NL	46	146	17	24	4	0	0	8	0	8	17	0.164	.261 (-37%)	.325 (-36%)	.357 (-46%)	.683 (-42%)	-1010.5
1945	BRO	NL	57	196	13	48	3	4	2	19	3	6	16	0.245	.260 (-6%)	.328 (-19%)	.354 (-7%)	.683 (-12%)	-485.6
1947	BRO	NL	15	34	3	8	1	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	BRO	NL	54	145	18	35	4	0	2	20	1	7	17	0.241	.263 (-8%)	.340 (-17%)	.379 (-18%)	.719 (-18%)	-471.3
1949	BRO	NL	41	89	14	27	2	0	3	18	0	6	8	0.303	.262 (+15%)	.343 (+1%)	.384 (+11%)	.727 (+6%)	86.1
1950	BRO	NL	48	86	15	25	2	1	8	20	0	11	9	0.291	.265 (+9%)	.346 (+9%)	.401 (+53%)	.747 (+33%)	491.7
1951	BRO	NL	11	25	2	4	2	0	0	1	0	2	4	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	PHI	NL	78	196	24	43	2	1	10	32	1	15	21	0.219	.260 (-16%)	.336 (-17%)	.385 (+2%)	.721 (-7%)	0.0
1952	PHI	NL	18	25	2	4	1	0	1	2	0	4	3	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	CHC	NL	61	200	24	64	11	0	3	24	1	12	24	0.320	.252 (+27%)	.326 (+10%)	.369 (+14%)	.696 (+12%)	0.0
1953	CHC	NL	65	138	19	27	7	1	2	13	1	13	17	0.196	.264 (-26%)	.335 (-17%)	.397 (-23%)	.733 (-20%)	-519.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1949	WS	BRO	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	21	142	13	3	10
2B	24	60	49	5	11
3B	50	50	69	8	7
OF	93	158	6	12	0
SS	166	287	433	66	83

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1944	BRO	SS	46	89	109	16	24
1945	BRO	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1945	BRO	SS	55	93	164	23	27
1947	BRO	3B	6	5	8	0	0
1947	BRO	OF	3	4	0	1	0
1947	BRO	SS	1	3	7	1	2
1948	BRO	1B	1	1	0	0	0
1948	BRO	3B	43	43	60	7	7
1949	BRO	OF	27	53	1	4	0
1950	BRO	OF	16	31	2	3	0
1951	BRO	OF	5	9	1	1	0
1951	PHI	1B	12	83	9	2	7
1951	PHI	2B	14	33	26	3	7
1951	PHI	3B	1	2	1	1	0
1951	PHI	OF	32	56	0	2	0
1952	PHI	1B	3	21	3	0	0
1952	PHI	OF	3	1	0	0	0
1952	CHN	1B	5	37	1	1	3
1952	CHN	2B	10	27	23	2	4
1952	CHN	SS	39	58	85	14	17
1953	CHN	OF	6	4	2	1	0
1953	CHN	SS	25	44	68	12	13