History of Ben Brown (baseball) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 11, 2025

Benjamin "Ben" Brown is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his debut in the MLB in 2024, marking the beginning of his career at the highest level of professional baseball.

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September 9, 1999: Benjamin Brown Born

On September 9, 1999, Benjamin Brown was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.

2017: Drafted by Phillies

In 2017, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Ben Brown in the 33rd round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2018: Played with Gulf Coast Phillies and Williamsport Crosscutters

In 2018, Ben Brown pitched with both the Gulf Coast Phillies and the Williamsport Crosscutters.

2019: Injury and Tommy John Surgery

During the 2019 season, while playing with the Lakewood BlueClaws, Ben Brown suffered an injury that required Tommy John surgery.

2021: Return from Injury

In 2021, Ben Brown returned from his injury, pitching for the Florida Complex League Phillies and later joining the Opening Day roster of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

August 2, 2022: Traded to the Chicago Cubs

On August 2, 2022, the Philadelphia Phillies traded Ben Brown to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher David Robertson.

November 15, 2022: Added to Cubs 40-Man Roster

On November 15, 2022, the Chicago Cubs added Ben Brown to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2022: Season with Jersey Shore

Ben Brown began the 2022 season with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

2023: Season with Tennessee and Iowa Cubs

During the 2023 season, Ben Brown was optioned to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies, later joined the Iowa Cubs in May, and missed time due to an oblique injury. He played 26 games between Tennessee and Iowa, achieving an 8-8 record with a 4.27 ERA.

March 30, 2024: MLB Debut

On March 30, 2024, Ben Brown was called up to the major leagues following an injury to Justin Steele. In his debut against the Texas Rangers, Brown allowed six runs on five hits and two walks, with one strikeout.