James W. H. Brown (December 12, 1860 – April 6, 1908) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder for two seasons, 1884 and 1886. In 1884, he played for the Altoona Mountain City and St. Paul Saints, both of the Union Association, and played in one game for the New York Gothams of the National League. Two years later, in 1886, he played in one game for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.[1]
| Jim Brown | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher / Outfielder | |
| Born: December 12, 1860 Clinton County, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: April 6, 1908 (aged 47) Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 17, 1884, for the Altoona Mountain City | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 28, 1886, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–15 |
| Earned run average | 4.74 |
| Strikeouts | 65 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
In 19 games as a starting pitcher, Brown won 2, lost 15, and pitched 13 complete games. His earned run average was 4.74. He also made some appearances in the outfield and one at first base, giving him a total of 29 games played at the major league level. He batted .245 (27-for-110) with 17 runs scored.[1]
A native of Clinton County, Pennsylvania, he died at the age of 47 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and is interred at Highland Cemetery in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Jim Brown's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrieved January 14, 2009.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)