Darrell Brown (baseball) facts for kids
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Brown with the Nashville Sounds in 1985
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: October 29, 1955 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| April 11, 1981, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| September 30, 1984, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .274 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 44 | ||
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Darrell Wayne Brown (born October 29, 1955) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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About Darrell Brown
Darrell Brown was a talented baseball player. He played in the major leagues for four seasons. He was known for his skills as an outfielder.
Early Life and Education
Darrell Brown was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Los Angeles, California. He went to Crenshaw High School there. After high school, he played college baseball. He attended California State University, Los Angeles.
Starting His Baseball Journey
Brown began his professional baseball career in 1977. The Detroit Tigers picked him in the third round of the amateur draft. This draft is where teams choose new players. He started playing for their minor league team, the Lakeland Tigers.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Darrell Brown made it to the big leagues in 1981. He played for the Detroit Tigers that year. Later, he also played for the Oakland Athletics in 1982. His final two seasons in MLB were with the Minnesota Twins. He played for them in 1983 and 1984.
Beyond the Major Leagues
After his time in MLB, Brown continued to play. He spent more time in the minor leagues. He played for different teams until 1986. These teams were part of organizations like the San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners.
