Seth Brown Stats & Scouting Report

AB	115
AVG	.226
OBP	.310
SLG	.417
HR	6

Full name Seth William Brown
Born 07/13/1992 in Klamath Falls, OR
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 223 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Lewis-Clark State
Debut 08/26/2019
Drafted in the 19th round (578th overall) by the Athletics in 2015.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

TRACK RECORD: A 19th-round pick out of NAIA Lewis-Clark State, Brown had a Cinderella rise to the majors and hit well in his debut in 2019. He made a brief, seven-game cameo with Oakland in 2020 and spent the rest of the summer at the alternate training site.

SCOUTING REPORT: Brown re-tooled his swing in search of more launch angle prior to 2017 and unlocked considerable power. It has yet to translate to the big leagues in a very small sample size -- zero homers in 88 at-bats--but his plus raw power is as good as any in the A's system. He makes solid contact and has a chance to be an average hitter against righthanders as part of a platoon. Brown has worked hard to improve his outfield defense in the hopes of enhancing his versatility and giving him more avenues to playing time. He's a fine defender at first base.

THE FUTURE: The A's continue to look for more lefthanded bats, and some believe the 28-year-old Brown can still carve out a part-time role as a thumper.
TRACK RECORD: Brown hails from NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State, which also produced Marvin Bernard and Brendan Ryan. Brown also fits the mold of player the Athletics appear to be able to accentuate through their player-development philosophy.

SCOUTING REPORT: After a nondescript 2016 at high Class A Stockton, Brown returned to California League at the age of 24, perhaps at a career crossroads. He responded adding more lift to his swing in 2019, which showed up in a 20-degree launch angle and 30 home runs. That was the start of a three-year run for Brown, which ended in the major leagues during the A's playoff chase. Brown has gotten better every year by narrowing the zone and maximizing impact in advantage counts. Brown has a classic platoon profile with most of his damage coming against righthanders.

THE FUTURE: Like Skye Bolt, Brown will have a chance to break with the big club due to the dearth of lefthanded options. Otherwise, a return ticket to Vegas seems likely.

Best Tools List

Rated Best Power Hitter in the Athletics in 2020

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: A 19th-round pick out of NAIA Lewis-Clark State, Brown had a Cinderella rise to the majors and hit well in his debut in 2019. He made a brief, seven-game cameo with Oakland in 2020 and spent the rest of the summer at the alternate training site.

SCOUTING REPORT: Brown re-tooled his swing in search of more launch angle prior to 2017 and unlocked considerable power. It has yet to translate to the big leagues in a very small sample size -- zero homers in 88 at-bats--but his plus raw power is as good as any in the A's system. He makes solid contact and has a chance to be an average hitter against righthanders as part of a platoon. Brown has worked hard to improve his outfield defense in the hopes of enhancing his versatility and giving him more avenues to playing time. He's a fine defender at first base.

THE FUTURE: The A's continue to look for more lefthanded bats, and some believe the 28-year-old Brown can still carve out a part-time role as a thumper.
TRACK RECORD: A 19th-round pick out of NAIA Lewis-Clark State, Brown had a Cinderella rise to the majors and hit well in his debut in 2019. He made a brief, seven-game cameo with Oakland in 2020 and spent the rest of the summer at the alternate training site.

SCOUTING REPORT: Brown re-tooled his swing in search of more launch angle prior to 2017 and unlocked considerable power. It has yet to translate to the big leagues in a very small sample size -- zero homers in 88 at-bats--but his plus raw power is as good as any in the A's system. He makes solid contact and has a chance to be an average hitter against righthanders as part of a platoon. Brown has worked hard to improve his outfield defense in the hopes of enhancing his versatility and giving him more avenues to playing time. He's a fine defender at first base.

THE FUTURE: The A's continue to look for more lefthanded bats, and some believe the 28-year-old Brown can still carve out a part-time role as a thumper.
TRACK RECORD: Brown hails from NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State, which also produced Marvin Bernard and Brendan Ryan. Brown also fits the mold of player the Athletics appear to be able to accentuate through their player-development philosophy.

SCOUTING REPORT: After a nondescript 2016 at high Class A Stockton, Brown returned to California League at the age of 24, perhaps at a career crossroads. He responded adding more lift to his swing in 2019, which showed up in a 20-degree launch angle and 30 home runs. That was the start of a three-year run for Brown, which ended in the major leagues during the A’s playoff chase. Brown has gotten better every year by narrowing the zone and maximizing impact in advantage counts. Brown has a classic platoon profile with most of his damage coming against righthanders.

THE FUTURE: Like Skye Bolt, Brown will have a chance to break with the big club due to the dearth of lefthanded options. Otherwise, a return ticket to Vegas seems likely.
TRACK RECORD: Brown hails from NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State, which also produced Marvin Bernard and Brendan Ryan. Brown also fits the mold of player the Athletics appear to be able to accentuate through their player-development philosophy.

SCOUTING REPORT: After a nondescript 2016 at high Class A Stockton, Brown returned to California League at the age of 24, perhaps at a career crossroads. He responded adding more lift to his swing in 2019, which showed up in a 20-degree launch angle and 30 home runs. That was the start of a three-year run for Brown, which ended in the major leagues during the A's playoff chase. Brown has gotten better every year by narrowing the zone and maximizing impact in advantage counts. Brown has a classic platoon profile with most of his damage coming against righthanders.

THE FUTURE: Like Skye Bolt, Brown will have a chance to break with the big club due to the dearth of lefthanded options. Otherwise, a return ticket to Vegas seems likely.

Career Transactions

LF Seth Brown assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
LF Seth Brown assigned to Somerset Patriots from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
LF Seth Brown assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees signed free agent LF Seth Brown to a minor league contract.
Reno Aces released LF Seth Brown.
LF Seth Brown assigned to Reno Aces.
Reno Aces activated LF Seth Brown.
Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent LF Seth Brown to a minor league contract.
Athletics released LF Seth Brown.
Athletics placed LF Seth Brown on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 13, 2025. Left elbow lateral epicondylitis.
Athletics selected the contract of LF Seth Brown from Las Vegas Aviators.
Athletics sent LF Seth Brown outright to Las Vegas Aviators.
Athletics designated LF Seth Brown for assignment.
LF Seth Brown changed number to 15.
LF Seth Brown changed number to 42.
Oakland Athletics activated RF Seth Brown from the paternity list.
Oakland Athletics placed RF Seth Brown on the paternity list.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of RF Seth Brown from Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown outright to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics activated RF Seth Brown from the 10-day injured list.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to ACL Athletics.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to ACL Athletics.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics placed RF Seth Brown on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 9, 2023. Left oblique strain.
Oakland Athletics activated RF Seth Brown from the paternity list.
Oakland Athletics placed RF Seth Brown on the paternity list.
Oakland Athletics activated RF Seth Brown.
Oakland Athletics sent RF Seth Brown on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports.
Oakland Athletics placed RF Seth Brown on the 10-day injured list.
Oakland Athletics recalled RF Seth Brown from Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics optioned RF Seth Brown to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics recalled RF Seth Brown from Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics optioned RF Seth Brown to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics recalled RF Seth Brown.
Oakland Athletics recalled RF Seth Brown.
Oakland Athletics recalled RF Seth Brown from Athletics Alternate Training Site.
Oakland Athletics recalled RF Seth Brown.
Oakland Athletics optioned RF Seth Brown to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics activated OF Seth Brown.
Oakland Athletics reassigned OF Seth Brown to the minor leagues.
Oakland Athletics recalled OF Seth Brown from Athletics Alternate Training Site.
Oakland Athletics optioned OF Seth Brown to Athletics Alternate Training Site.
Oakland Athletics recalled Seth Brown from Athletics Alternate Training Site.
Oakland Athletics recalled Seth Brown from Athletics Alternate Training Site.
Oakland Athletics optioned OF Seth Brown to Athletics Alternate Training Site.
Oakland Athletics optioned OF Seth Brown to Athletics Alternate Training Site.
Seth Brown changed number to .
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of 1B Seth Brown from Las Vegas Aviators.
1B Seth Brown assigned to Las Vegas Aviators.
Toros del Este placed 1B Seth Brown on the reserve list.
1B Seth Brown assigned to Toros del Este.
1B Seth Brown assigned to Midland RockHounds from Stockton Ports.
OF Seth Brown assigned to Oakland Athletics.
RF Seth Brown assigned to CAL North Division All-Stars.
RF Seth Brown assigned to Stockton Ports from Vermont Lake Monsters.
1B Seth Brown assigned to Oakland Athletics.
1B Seth Brown assigned to NYP North All-Stars.
1B Seth Brown assigned to Vermont Lake Monsters from AZL Athletics.
1B Seth Brown assigned to AZL Athletics.
Oakland Athletics signed 1B Seth Brown.