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Larry Brown

Second Base2 seasons1971–1972

Biography

Larry Brown was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born March 1, 1940 in Shinnston, WV. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 165 pounds, Larry Brown debuted on July 6, 1963 and last played on September 29, 1974.

Over 1129 major-league games, Larry Brown batted .233 with 803 hits, 47 home runs, and 254 RBI in 3449 at-bats.

Every one of Larry's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

March 1, 1940

Birthplace

Shinnston, WV

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 11", 165 lb

MLB Debut

July 6, 1963

Final Game

September 29, 1974

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1129 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1129	3449	331	803	108	13	47	254	317	414	.233	.300	.313	.613

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1963	Cleveland Indians	74	247	63	5	18	.255
1964	Cleveland Indians	115	335	77	12	40	.230
1965	Cleveland Indians	124	438	111	8	40	.253
1966	Cleveland Indians	105	340	78	3	17	.229
1967	Cleveland Indians	152	485	110	7	37	.227
1968	Cleveland Indians	154	495	116	6	35	.234
1969	Cleveland Indians	132	469	112	4	24	.239
1970	Cleveland Indians	72	155	40	0	15	.258
1971	Cleveland Indians	13	50	11	0	5	.220
1971	Oakland Athletics	70	189	37	1	9	.196
1971	?	83	239	48	1	14	.201
1972	Oakland Athletics	47	142	26	0	4	.183
1973	Baltimore Orioles	17	28	7	1	5	.250
1974	Texas Rangers	54	76	15	0	5	.197

Season-by-Season

1972Oakland AthleticsSecond Base 1971Oakland AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Larry Brown appears across the 1971 and 1972 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Larry Brown played 117 games with 63 hits and 13 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Larry Brown.

Bert Campaneris Blue Moon Odom Dick Green Joe Rudi Sal Bando Catfish Hunter Reggie Jackson Diego Segui

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Larry Brown play?

Larry Brown was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Larry Brown play for the Athletics?

Larry Brown appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1971 and 1972.

Where was Larry Brown born?

Larry Brown was born on March 1, 1940 in Shinnston, WV.

What were Larry Brown's MLB career stats?

Over 1129 MLB games, Larry Brown hit .233 with 803 hits, 47 home runs, and 254 RBI.

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