Byron Browne (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Byron Browne |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: December 27, 1942 Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
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| September 9, 1965, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
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| June 18, 1972, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| Batting average | .236 | ||
| Home runs | 30 | ||
| Runs batted in | 102 | ||
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Byron Ellis Browne, born on December 27, 1942, is a former American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Byron played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies. His career in MLB lasted from 1965 to 1972. He went to Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Byron Browne's Early Baseball Days
Byron Browne started his baseball journey when the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him. This happened on September 9, 1962. He was an amateur free agent then. Later, in 1963, the Chicago Cubs chose him from the Pirates in a special draft.
Making His MLB Debut
Byron Browne played his first MLB game for the Cubs on September 9, 1965. He faced a very famous pitcher, Sandy Koufax, in his first time at bat. Koufax later became a Hall of Famer. Byron hit the ball deep into center field. This was during Koufax's perfect game. Byron later grounded out and struck out in that game.
Playing for the Cubs
Byron had a good first full season in 1966. He played most of 1967 for the Double-A Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs. Overall, he played parts of three seasons with the Cubs. He hit for a .236 batting average. He also hit 16 home runs in 134 games. In 1966, Byron led the league in strikeouts, with 143.
Byron Browne's Team Changes
Byron Browne moved to different teams during his career. These trades are common in professional baseball.
Joining the Houston Astros
The Cubs traded Byron to the Houston Astros on May 4, 1968. In return, the Cubs received Aaron Pointer. Byron only played 10 games with the Astros. He got three hits in 19 times at bat.
Time with the St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals bought Byron Browne from the Astros. This happened on February 12, 1969. He played in 22 games for the Cardinals. He had a .226 batting average with them. Most of that season, he played for the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers.
Moving to the Philadelphia Phillies
Byron was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on October 7, 1969. This was a big trade involving several players. The Phillies received Byron Browne, Curt Flood, Tim McCarver, and Joe Hoerner. In exchange, the Cardinals got Dick Allen, Cookie Rojas, and Jerry Johnson. Byron played the rest of his MLB career with the Phillies. His last MLB game was on June 18, 1972.
Byron Browne's Family in Baseball
Byron Browne's son, Byron Browne, Jr., also played baseball. He spent 10 years playing in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. This means he played for teams connected to the Brewers, helping young players develop their skills.
