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Byron Browne

Byron Browne Notable

b. December 27, 1942 · Chicago Cubs 1965–1967, Houston Astros 1968, St. Louis Cardinals 1969, Philadelphia Phillies 1970–1972

Byron Browne played for four clubs across eight seasons as a left fielder, opening with the Chicago Cubs in 1965 and closing with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972.

Across 349 games he batted .236, with 205 hits and 94 runs. He finished with 30 home runs, 37 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 271 games in the outfield, with 429 putouts and 12 errors.

He was born in St. Joseph, MO, USA on December 27, 1942. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1965 CHC 4600 000 0020 .000
1966 CHC 12041946102 15716 51401433 .243
1967 CHC 101933 200 2451 .158
1968 HOU 101303 000 1460 .231
1969 STL 2253912 011 711140 .226
1970 PHI 1042702967 17210 3633721 .248
1971 PHI 5868514 303 58230 .206
1972 PHI 212124 000 0180 .190
Career 34986994205 371030 1021012735 .236

On this day & linked events

1942

Born December 27, 1942

St. Joseph, MO, USA

Image: Chicago Cubs, public domain