| Clint Brown | |
|---|---|
Brown, circa 1928–35
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1903-07-08)July 8, 1903 Blackash, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: December 31, 1955(1955-12-31) (aged 52) Rocky River, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 27, 1928, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 7, 1942, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 89–93 |
| Earned run average | 4.26 |
| Strikeouts | 410 |
| Saves | 64 |
| Teams | |
Clinton Harold Brown (July 8, 1903 – December 31, 1955) was a professional baseball player.
Born on July 8, 1903, in Blackash, Pennsylvania, Brown was a right-handed pitcher over parts of fifteen seasons (1928–1942) with the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. For his career, he compiled an 89–93 record in 434 appearances, mostly as a relief pitcher, with a 4.26 earned run average and 410 strikeouts.
As a hitter, Brown was better than average, posting a .199 batting average (91-for-457) with 42 runs, 2 home runs, 46 RBI and 45 bases on balls. Defensively, he was better than average, recording a .975 fielding percentage which was 20 points higher than the league average at his position.
In 1939, Brown finished 11th in the voting for American League Most Valuable Player.
Brown died on December 31, 1955, in Rocky River, Ohio.
