Earl Browne

Born: 3/5/1911 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 1/12/1993 in Whittier, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-12 | Final Game: 1938-05-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Earl James Browne

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Biography

Earl Browne was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. Playing primarily as a position player, Browne's career spanned from 1935 until 1938, during a period characterized by a transition in the game as teams began to focus more on power hitting and strategic play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 143 games, showcasing his skills as a reliable hitter with a batting average of .284. His offensive contributions included 131 hits, 6 home runs, and 69 RBIs, reflecting his ability to produce runs for his team. Browne also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 4 stolen bases throughout his tenure in the league. His playing style combined solid hitting with a keen understanding of the game, allowing him to be a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though his career was relatively brief, Browne's impact during the late 1930s contributed to the evolving strategies of professional baseball as the sport continued to grow in popularity and complexity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
143	461	59	131	26	5	6	69	4	29	64	0.284	0.332	0.401	0.733	-42.4

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — near 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
1935	PIT	NL	9	32	6	8	2	0	0	6	0	2	8	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	PIT	NL	8	23	7	7	1	2	0	3	0	1	4	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PHI	NL	105	332	42	97	19	3	6	52	4	21	41	0.292	.276 (+6%)	.342 (avg)	.398 (+6%)	.740 (+3%)	162.1
1938	PHI	NL	21	74	4	19	4	0	0	8	0	5	11	0.257	.272 (-6%)	.341 (-11%)	.392 (-21%)	.734 (-16%)	-204.4