Roosevelt Brown (baseball) facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 3, 1975 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: May 18, 1999, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| NPB: March 28, 2003, for the Orix BlueWave | |||
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| MLB: September 29, 2002, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| NPB: August 3, 2004, for the Orix BlueWave | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .251 | ||
| Home runs | 11 | ||
| Runs batted in | 69 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .291 | ||
| Home runs | 43 | ||
| Runs batted in | 163 | ||
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Roosevelt Lawayne Brown (born August 3, 1975) is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an outfielder in the major leagues from 1999 to 2002. Brown played for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played for the Orix BlueWave in Japan.
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Roosevelt Brown's Baseball Journey
Roosevelt Brown started his professional baseball career in the late 1990s. He was known for playing in the outfield. His journey took him to both American and Japanese baseball leagues.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Brown made his big league debut with the Chicago Cubs on May 18, 1999. He played for the Cubs until 2002. During his time in MLB, he showed his skills as a hitter. He had a batting average of .251. He also hit 11 home runs and brought in 69 runs for his team.
Playing in Japan
After his time in MLB, Roosevelt Brown moved to Japan. He joined the Orix BlueWave team in 2003. He played there until 2004. Brown had a very successful time in Japan. His batting average was .291. He hit 43 home runs and had 163 runs batted in.
Life After Playing
Roosevelt Brown finished his playing career in 2005. He played for the Charlotte Knights, a Triple-A team. This team is part of the Chicago White Sox organization. Today, Brown is still involved in baseball. He works as a hitting coach for the Sioux Falls Canaries. This team is part of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
Family Connection
Roosevelt Brown has a famous cousin. His cousin is Ellis Burks. Ellis Burks was also an outfielder. He played for the Boston Red Sox and other teams.
