Oscar Brown
Position:
Outfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg)
Born:
February 8, 1946
in Long Beach, CA
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Died:
June 3, 2020
in Carson, CA
Buried:
Forest Hills Memorial Park, Cypress, CA
Draft: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 18th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA), the California Angels in the 5th round of the 1966 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Compton College (Compton, CA) and the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round (7th) of the 1966 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA).
High School: Long Beach Polytechnic HS (Long Beach, CA)
Schools: Compton College (Compton, CA), University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Debut:
September 3, 1969
(Age 23-207d,
12,894th in major league history)
vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 30, 1973
(Age 27-234d)
vs. HOU 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1972 season
Full Name: Oscar Lee Brown
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Relatives: Brother of Ollie Brown
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