• Full name Gary Allen Brown
  • Born 09/28/1988 in Diamond Bar, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Cal State Fullerton
  • Debut 09/03/2014
  • Drafted in the 1st round (24th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2010 (signed for $1,450,000).
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    Grades and stats can be dry and don't tell the full story about Brown, one of the most electrifying players seen in Southern California in years. The 6-foot, 180-pounder is one of the fastest players in the nation at any level of amateur play. An early-season game found him blazing down the line from the right side in 3.69 seconds on a bunt attempt. On two separate infield grounders, Brown got down to first base in 3.91 and 3.94 seconds, giving him 80 speed on the 20-80 scale. The rap on Brown since he failed to sign with the Athletics as a 12th-round pick out of high school in 2007 has been his hitting ability, or perceived lack thereof. After slow but steady improvement in his first two seasons, he has exploded as a junior, ranking among the national leaders with a .449 average in mid-May. Brown has shown interesting pop with a slugging percentage well over .700 as well, and he projects as an above-average hitter as a pro. Brown owes his turnaround to a better stance. He keeps his feet planted to maintain his foundation at the plate, then simply lets his exceptionally quick hands work to attack the ball. An aggressive hitter, the only drawback in Brown's offensive game is his miniscule number of walks and below-average home run power. In the field, Brown has found a home in center field after playing the outfield corners, second and third base in previous seasons. He sports an average arm, and his combination of speed and fly-chasing skills permit Brown to project as a plus defensive center fielder.

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  • Rated Best Athlete in the San Francisco Giants in 2014
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the San Francisco Giants in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the San Francisco Giants in 2013
  • Rated Best Athlete in the San Francisco Giants in 2013
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the San Francisco Giants in 2013
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Eastern League in 2012
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Eastern League in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the San Francisco Giants in 2012
  • Rated Best Athlete in the San Francisco Giants in 2012
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the San Francisco Giants in 2012
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the San Francisco Giants in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the California League in 2011
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the California League in 2011
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the California League in 2011
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the California League in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the San Francisco Giants in 2011
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the San Francisco Giants in 2011

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