Jordan Cassidy Brown (born December 18, 1983) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Miami Marlins in 2010 and 2013.
| Jordan Brown | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 18, 1983 Walnut Creek, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 1, 2010, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last appearance | |
| June 30, 2013, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .225 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 7 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Amateur career
editBrown attended Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California, and played college baseball for the University of Arizona. In 2004, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[1][2]
Professional career
editCleveland Indians
editBrown was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the fourth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft, and was named the Topps Carolina League Player of the Year for 2006. In 2007, Brown was named Eastern League MVP and Rookie of the Year while playing for the Akron Aeros.[3] Brown batted .333 with 11 home runs and 76 RBI. He was named the Indians' 2007 Minor League Player of the Year (receiving the "Lou Boudreau Award").[4]
Brown was designated for assignment by the Indians on January 6, 2011, removing him from the 40-man roster. He was subsequently ourighted to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on January 14.
Milwaukee Brewers
editHe was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 2 for cash considerations.[5] He spent most of the 2011 season with the Nashville Sounds, and hit .306 in 104 games with the team. He was released by Brewers before start of minor league season.
Miami Marlins
editThe following year, he signed with the Miami Marlins, and played in 14 games for the team in 2013; he was released after the season.
Texas Rangers
editBrown signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers in February 2014, and spent part of the season with them before being released.
Piratas de Campeche
editBrown signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican Baseball League for the rest of the 2014 season.
References
edit- ^ "2004 Orleans Cardinals". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "East All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2004". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Jordan Brown joins Grady Sizemore, Ryan Howard and Vladimir Guerrero as winners of the EL award". AllAmericanPatriots.com. August 29, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
- ^ "Minor League Player of the Year by Team". The Baseball Cube. Archived from the original on October 16, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
- ^ Brewers Acquire Jordan Brown, MLBTradeRumors.com, May 2, 2011.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)