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Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
192028CAGNNL52193162213820120622.235.330.265.595784318293/7
192129CAGNNL53186166334883230713.289.344.410.75411268162/938
192230CAGNNL6222920528551150431216.268.324.371.695887617*2/9
192331CAGNNL69273239385784245523.238.308.331.6396679110*2/397
192432CAGNNL672372183158123032617.266.325.349.67484762*2/39
192533CAGNNL752652413956123239624.232.302.332.634708023/97
192634CAGNNL752992624481164546732.309.395.458.8531191205*32/7
192735CAGNNL7630828150841650351227.299.360.391.7521041100*32
192836CAGNNL3712912516333001233.264.287.288.575573613/2
192937CAGNNL48160149193772221411.248.300.362.662725403/9254876
193038CAGNNL56188177305476326411.305.346.463.8091178203/2719
193139CAGNNL9282467300503.292.370.417.7871201001/32
193240TOTNSL82517911110817.647.750.8241.5743931401/297
193240LVBNSL72416911110817.688.783.8751.6584191401/297
193240CAGNSL11100000000.000.000.000.000-100000
193341CAGNN227601000001.167.286.167.45227100/2
193543CAGNN2112321310100202.476.522.5241.0461651100/3
193745CAGNAL12211000100.500.500.5001.0001771000/2
16 Yrs70125522295368631107361736573212.275.339.375.7159386112330
162 Game Avg.162590530851462584841749.275.339.375.71593199
G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
CAG (16 yrs)69425282279359620106351735772205.272.335.372.7079184712320
LVB (1 yr)72416911110817.688.783.8751.6584191401
NNL (12 yrs)67924952249355608105351735472202.270.334.371.705908341232
NSL (1 yr)82517911110817.647.750.8241.5743931401
NN2 (2 yrs)133027311100203.407.467.444.9111361200
NAL (1 yr)12211000100.500.500.5001.0001771000

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jim Brown born?

Jim Brown was born on May 16, 1892.

Where was Jim Brown born?

Jim Brown was born in San Marcos, TX.

How tall was Jim Brown?

Jim Brown was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Jim Brown weigh when playing?

Jim Brown weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Jim Brown play?

Jim Brown played 16 seasons.

Is Jim Brown in the Hall of Fame?

Jim Brown has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Jim Brown play?

Jim Brown was a Catcher, First Baseman and Rightfielder.

How many hits did Jim Brown have?

Jim Brown had 631 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Jim Brown have?

Jim Brown had 17 home runs over his career.

What was Jim Brown's average?

Jim Brown had a .275 average over his career.

How many teams has Jim Brown played for?

Jim Brown played for 5 teams; the Chicago American Giants, Chicago Columbia Giants, Louisville Black Caps, Chicago American Giants and Chicago American Giants.

How many World Series has Jim Brown won?

Jim Brown won 2 World Series.

When did Jim Brown retire?

Jim Brown last played in 1937.

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