Byron Browne

Born: 12/27/1942 in St. Joseph, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-09 | Final Game: 1972-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Byron Ellis Browne

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Biography

Byron Browne, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972. Over the course of his career, Browne appeared in 349 games, where he recorded 205 hits, including 30 home runs, and drove in 102 runs. His career batting average stood at .236, and he also contributed with 5 stolen bases. Browne's playing style was characterized by his power potential, evidenced by his ability to hit home runs, although his overall batting average reflected the challenges he faced at the plate. Browne's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with the influx of talented players and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have become a household name, Browne's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, were significant in the context of the late 1960s and early 1970s baseball landscape. After his retirement on June 18, 1972, Browne's legacy remained as a part of the rich tapestry of the game, illustrating the journey of many players who contributed to the sport during this dynamic period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
349	869	94	205	37	10	30	102	5	101	273	0.236	0.318	0.405	0.723	959.8

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — +6.5% above 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
1965	CHC	NL	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	120	419	46	102	15	7	16	51	3	40	143	0.243	.248 (-2%)	.309 (+2%)	.376 (+14%)	.685 (+8%)	628.8
1967	CHC	NL	10	19	3	3	2	0	0	2	1	4	5	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	HOU	NL	10	13	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	4	6	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	STL	NL	22	53	9	12	0	1	1	7	0	11	14	0.226	.248 (-9%)	.320 (+12%)	.369 (-13%)	.689 (-1%)	27.7
1970	PHI	NL	104	270	29	67	17	2	10	36	1	33	72	0.248	.253 (-2%)	.325 (avg)	.385 (+13%)	.711 (+7%)	324.0
1971	PHI	NL	58	68	5	14	3	0	3	5	0	8	23	0.206	.249 (-17%)	.316 (-9%)	.365 (+5%)	.682 (-2%)	-20.6
1972	PHI	NL	21	21	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0