Walter Brown

Born: 4/23/1915 in Jamestown, NY, USA

Died: 2/3/1991 in Westfield, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-05-16 | Final Game: 1947-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Walter Irving Brown

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Biography

Walter Brown, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the league during a brief career from 1947 until September of the same year. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Brown contributed to the sport during a transitional era, shortly after World War II, when the game was beginning to evolve with a new generation of players. Throughout his career, Brown posted a record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. He recorded a total of 10 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not register any saves. Brown's contributions to his team, albeit limited in terms of statistics, reflected the perseverance of many players who sought to establish themselves in a competitive environment where the game was rapidly changing. His career serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who played in the shadow of more prominent stars during the post-war period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	19	0	0	0	0	46.0	50	25	3	28	10	4.89	0

Career ERA 4.89 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 23.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1947	SLA	AL	1	0	19	0	0	0	0	46.0	50	25	28	10	4.89	3.97 (-23%)	-1119.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000	0.154	0.000	0.154	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.154 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 78.4% 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
1947	SLA	AL	19	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	0	0	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	SLA	P	19	0	0	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19