Jerry Browne, baseball player, 1986-1995

Jerry Browne

Born: 2/13/1966 in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

MLB Debut: 1986-09-06 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Jerome Austin Browne

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Biography

Jerry Browne, born in 1966, was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1995. Over the span of his career, Browne played in 982 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a middle infielder. He finished his career with a respectable batting average of .271, accumulating a total of 866 hits. Known for his speed on the bases, Browne successfully stole 73 bases, contributing to his reputation as a dynamic player during an era that valued both contact hitting and the ability to advance on base. Browne's career included stints with several teams, and he was recognized for his solid defensive capabilities as well as his offensive contributions. He recorded 23 home runs and 288 RBIs, which reflected his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. His playing style emphasized contact and speed, making him a valuable asset to his teams throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period marked by the transition toward a more power-oriented game in the league. Browne's contributions on the field have solidified his place in the history of the game as a reliable player during a transformative era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
982 3190 431 866 135 25 23 288 73 393 325 0.271 0.351 0.351 0.702 -598.7

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.722 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
1986 TEX AL 12 24 6 10 2 0 0 3 0 1 4 0.417 — — — — 0.0
1987 TEX AL 132 454 63 123 16 6 1 38 27 61 50 0.271 .262 (+3%) .331 (+8%) .415 (-18%) .746 (-7%) -394.1
1988 TEX AL 73 214 26 49 9 2 1 17 7 25 32 0.229 .254 (-10%) .317 (-3%) .377 (-20%) .695 (-12%) -406.9
1989 CLE AL 153 598 83 179 31 4 5 45 14 68 64 0.299 .254 (+18%) .319 (+16%) .375 (+4%) .694 (+9%) 1280.8
1990 CLE AL 140 513 92 137 26 5 6 50 12 72 46 0.267 .257 (+4%) .324 (+9%) .385 (-3%) .710 (+2%) 326.6
1991 CLE AL 107 290 28 66 5 2 1 29 2 27 29 0.228 .255 (-11%) .323 (-10%) .384 (-30%) .708 (-21%) -1099.0
1992 OAK AL 111 324 43 93 12 2 3 40 3 40 40 0.287 .255 (+12%) .322 (+14%) .377 (-3%) .699 (+4%) 391.7
1993 OAK AL 76 260 27 65 13 0 2 19 4 22 17 0.250 .265 (-6%) .332 (-8%) .403 (-20%) .735 (-14%) -682.2
1994 MIA NL 101 329 42 97 17 4 3 30 3 52 23 0.295 .269 (+9%) .338 (+16%) .424 (-6%) .763 (+4%) 421.1
1995 MIA NL 77 184 21 47 4 0 1 17 1 25 20 0.255 .266 (-4%) .337 (+2%) .417 (-30%) .755 (-15%) -436.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 10 3 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 ALCS OAK 4 10 3 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 8 2 1 3
2B 609 543 1155 1492 61 272
3B 155 123 98 218 23 25
OF 175 130 345 5 8 2
SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 TEX 2B 8 5 9 15 2 4
1987 TEX 2B 130 119 258 338 12 66
1988 TEX 2B 70 60 112 139 11 27
1989 CLE 2B 151 147 305 380 15 67
1990 CLE 2B 139 134 286 382 10 69
1991 CLE 2B 47 36 80 109 7 17
1991 CLE 3B 15 14 7 32 6 4
1991 CLE OF 17 14 26 0 1 0
1992 OAK 2B 19 7 13 18 0 3
1992 OAK 3B 58 38 40 70 4 8
1992 OAK OF 43 37 95 0 1 0
1992 OAK SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
1993 OAK 1B 2 1 8 2 1 3
1993 OAK 2B 3 3 5 9 0 1
1993 OAK 3B 13 9 6 16 3 2
1993 OAK OF 56 49 130 1 2 0
1994 FLO 2B 15 11 25 36 3 5
1994 FLO 3B 62 58 44 90 10 11
1994 FLO OF 30 14 49 2 2 0
1995 FLO 2B 27 21 62 66 1 13
1995 FLO 3B 7 4 1 10 0 0
1995 FLO OF 29 16 45 2 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 609
Third Base 155
Shortstop 1
Left Field 98
Center Field 67
Right Field 25
Designated Hitter 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 FLO NL $650,000
1994 FLO NL $650,000
1993 OAK AL $625,000
1991 CLE AL $800,000
1990 CLE AL $310,000
1989 CLE AL $125,000
1988 TEX AL $117,500
1987 TEX AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $3,340,000