Daren Brown
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 185 lb.
- School Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Born June 13, 1967 in Holdenville, OK USA
The son of big leaguer Paul Brown and nephew of Jackie Brown, pitcher Daren Brown was drafted in the 29th round of the 1989 amateur draft by the Toronto Blue Jays and pitched in their chain for four years. After a few years playing with the independent league Amarillo Dillas, he became a player/manager for the club in 1998. He was the Texas-Louisiana League Pitcher of the Year in 1995, 1997, and 1998, and made the league's all-star team from 1995 to 1998. He was the Manager of the Year in 1999.
Since 2001, Brown has managed in the Seattle Mariners farm system.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Amarillo Dillas | Texas-Louisiana League | 64-20 | 1st | Independent Leagues | Lost League Finals |
| 1999 | Amarillo Dillas | Texas-Louisiana League | 63-21 | 1st | Independent Leagues | League Champs |
| 2000 | Amarillo Dillas | Texas-Louisiana League | 76-36 | 1st | Independent Leagues | Lost League Finals |
| 2001 | San Bernardino Stampede | California League | 76-64 | 3rd | Seattle Mariners | Lost in 1st round |
| 2002 | San Bernardino Stampede | California League | 77-63 | 3rd | Seattle Mariners | Lost in 2nd round |
| 2003 | Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | Midwest League | 69-66 | 6th (t) | Seattle Mariners | |
| 2004 | Inland Empire 66ers | California League | 77-63 | 3rd | Seattle Mariners | Lost in 2nd round |
| 2005 | Inland Empire 66ers | California League | 58-82 | 9th | Seattle Mariners | |
| 2006 | San Antonio Missions | Texas League | 60-78 | 7th | Seattle Mariners | |
| 2007 | Tacoma Rainiers | Pacific Coast League | 68-76 | 12th | Seattle Mariners |
