Ernest Brown worked hard in high school, two pro seasons
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Brown then explained to The Evening Sun how he did it.
"I have a good head on my shoulders, a good fastball, and I can read batters well," Brown told The Evening Sun. "I play as often as I can, especially during the summer. I really work hard at it."
Brown eventually worked hard enough to play in college - and in the pros. His pro career saw two seasons. He topped out at short-season.
Brown's pro career began in 1990, taken by the Red Sox in the 21st round of the previous year's draft out of Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus.
Brown went 8-1 that senior year in 1987 at Edmondson, striking out 100 batters. He also won first-team All-Metro. He signed as a pro in September 1989.
Brown started with the Red Sox in the rookie Gulf Coast League. He went 0-1 in 10 outings, one start. He had a 8.05 ERA.
He returned for 1991, but his stay proved brief. Assigned to short-season Elmira, Brown saw a single relief outing. He gave up two earned in two innings of work to end his career.
- Baltimore Evening Sun, May 11, 1987: Brown makes a big pitch for recognition
Made the Majors:1,481-31.8%
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