Adrian Brown (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adrian Brown |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 7, 1974 McComb, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| May 16, 1997, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| May 23, 2006, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| Batting average | .258 | ||
| Home runs | 11 | ||
| Runs batted in | 86 | ||
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Adrian Demond Brown, born on February 7, 1974, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an Outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 to 2006. Adrian was a switch-hitter, meaning he could bat from both the left and right sides of home plate. He threw the ball with his right hand.
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Adrian Brown's Baseball Journey
Playing the Outfield
Adrian was very good at playing all three outfield positions. He mostly played center field. An outfielder's job is to catch fly balls and throw them back to the infield. They also try to stop extra-base hits.
Starting in the Major Leagues
Adrian Brown first joined Major League Baseball in 1997. He started his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Pirates for six years, from 1997 to 2002.
Moving to New Teams
After his time with the Pirates, Adrian played for a few other teams.
- In 2003, he played for the Boston Red Sox.
- In 2004, he joined the Kansas City Royals.
- In 2006, he played for the Texas Rangers.
His Best Season
Adrian's most successful season was in 2000. This was when he was still playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played in 104 games that year.
Top Stats from 2000
In 2000, Adrian achieved some of his best career numbers:
- His batting average was .315. This means he got a hit in about 31.5% of his official at-bats.
- He hit 4 home runs. A home run is when a batter hits the ball out of the park or so far that they can run around all the bases to score a point.
- He had 28 RBIs. An RBI means he helped a teammate score a run.
- He scored 64 runs himself. A run is scored when a player touches all four bases and crosses home plate.
- He hit 18 doubles. A double is when a batter hits the ball and reaches second base safely.
- He had 13 stolen bases. A stolen base is when a runner advances to the next base while the pitcher is throwing the ball to the batter.
Adrian Brown's career shows his dedication to baseball. He was a versatile player who could help his team in many ways.
