Leon Brown (baseball) facts for kids
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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. He was born on November 16, 1948. His brother, Curtis Brown, also played baseball.
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Leon Brown's Baseball Journey
Starting His Career
Leon Brown started his baseball journey after high school. The Baltimore Orioles picked him in the 1966 draft. This was when he was still a student at Grant Union High School. He spent 13 years playing professional baseball. Most of this time was in the minor leagues.
Playing in Major League Baseball
In 1976, Leon Brown played for the New York Mets. He was an outfielder for the team. He played in 64 games that year. He had 74 chances to bat. His batting average was .214.
A New Team
After the 1976 season, Leon Brown was traded. He went from the Mets to the St. Louis Cardinals. This trade happened on December 9, 1976. Another player, Brock Pemberton, was also part of this trade.
Family in Baseball
Leon Brown's son, Channing Brown, also played baseball. Channing played for several college and professional teams. These included Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Lipscomb University. He also played for teams like the San Diego Surf Dawgs and Team Canada.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
