Darold Brown - Staff Directory
- Title:
- Director of Player Development
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EDUCATION:
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El Cerrito High School
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Laney Junior College
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Morehouse College
YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO:
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2026 – Present
OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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Brown enters his first season at San Francisco as the Director of Player Development, bringing more than three decades of experience in professional baseball, scouting and athlete development.
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Before joining the Dons, Brown spent 19 years as a Major League Baseball scout, working with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers. Throughout his scouting career, he specialized in identifying, evaluating, recruiting and developing amateur and professional talent.
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Brown previously served three seasons as the Director of Pitching at West Valley College, helping guide the program to back-to-back California Community College Final Four appearances.
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During his tenure at West Valley College, Brown oversaw pitcher development and implemented modern training and performance strategies.
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Throughout his professional career, Brown has shared clubhouses and professional experiences with MLB Hall of Famers and other prominent players, shaping his player-first philosophy centered on development, preparation, accountability and relationships.
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
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Brown played nine seasons of professional baseball after being selected by the Houston Astros in the 1992 MLB Draft and the Atlanta Braves in the 1993 MLB Draft.
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Despite pitching just three innings during his amateur career, Brown successfully transitioned to the mound as a left-handed pitcher before a major back injury ultimately ended his professional playing career.
OTHER NOTABLES:
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A Bay Area native, Brown has deep roots in East San Jose and brings extensive professional baseball experience to the Hilltop.
