Leon Brown (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leon Brown |
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Brown with the Omaha Royals in 1980
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: November 16, 1948 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
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| May 19, 1976, for the New York Mets | |||
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| October 3, 1976, for the New York Mets | |||
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| Batting average | .214 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 2 | ||
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Leon Brown is a former American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on November 16, 1948. His brother, Curtis Brown, also played baseball.
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Leon Brown grew up in Sacramento, California. He attended Grant Union High School. After high school, he was chosen by the Baltimore Orioles. This happened in the 1966 amateur draft.
Professional Baseball Career
Leon Brown spent thirteen years playing professional baseball. Most of this time was spent in the minor leagues. Minor leagues are where players develop their skills. They hope to reach the major leagues.
Time with the New York Mets
In 1976, Leon Brown played for the New York Mets. He appeared in 64 games for the team. He had 74 chances to bat during these games. His batting average was .214. A batting average shows how often a player gets a hit.
Moving to the St. Louis Cardinals
After his time with the Mets, Leon Brown was traded. He and another player, Brock Pemberton, moved to the St. Louis Cardinals. This trade happened on December 9, 1976.
Family in Baseball
Leon Brown's son, Channing Brown, also plays baseball. Channing has played for many different teams. These include college teams and professional teams. Some of these teams are Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Lipscomb University. He also played for the San Diego Surf Dawgs and Team Canada.
