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Earl Browne Notable

b. March 5, 1911 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1935–1936, Philadelphia Phillies 1937–1938

Earl Browne divided four seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1935, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1938.

Across 143 games he batted .284, with 131 hits and 59 runs. He finished with 6 home runs, 26 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 60 games in the outfield, with 105 putouts and 2 errors.

He was born in Louisville, KY, USA on March 5, 1911, and died on January 12, 1993. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1935 PIT 93268 200 6280 .250
1936 PIT 82377 120 3140 .304
1937 PHI 1053324297 1936 5221414 .292
1938 PHI 2174419 400 85110 .257
Career 14346159131 2656 6929644 .284

On this day & linked events

1911

Born March 5, 1911

Louisville, KY, USA

1993

Died January 12, 1993