 Brown reached the majors in 1925 with the Brooklyn Robins, spending one year with them before moving to the Washington Senators (1928–32), St. Louis Browns (1933), Boston Red Sox (1933), Cleveland Indians (1934–37) and Philadelphia Phillies (1940).In between, he played or managed in the Minor leagues during twelve seasons and later became a respected scout.His most productive season came in 1930 for the poor-hitting Senators, when he posted career-numbers with 16 wins, 15 complete games and 258 innings pitched.