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 an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2002. He also played baseball in Japan. After his playing career, Brown became a hitting coach for several teams.
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Roosevelt Brown's Baseball Journey
Roosevelt Brown was a talented baseball player. He played for teams in both the United States and Japan. His career showed how hard work can lead to playing at a high level.
Starting His Career
Brown was born on August 3, 1975. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1993. This happened right after he finished high school.
In 1996, he was traded to the Florida Marlins. This trade happened on August 13. He later joined the Chicago Cubs.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Roosevelt Brown played for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball. He was with the Cubs from 1999 to 2002. During this time, he played as an outfielder.
Playing in Japan
After his time in MLB, Brown went to Japan. He played for the Orix BlueWave team. He was with this team from 2003 to 2004. Playing in Japan was a new experience for him.
After His Playing Days
Brown finished his playing career in 2005. He played for the Charlotte Knights that year. This team is a Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Triple-A is a high level of minor league baseball.
After retiring as a player, Brown became a hitting coach. He has coached for teams like the Mississippi Braves. He also coached for the Sioux Falls Canaries. Another team he coached was the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Roosevelt Brown's cousin, Ellis Burks, was also a professional baseball outfielder.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
