He is the general manager of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).

He enrolled at Seton Hall University, where he played college baseball for the Seton Hall Pirates with future Major Leaguers Mo Vaughn, Craig Biggio, John Valentin, and Kevin Morton.

[1] After his playing career, Brown continued as a Minor League coach with the Phillies before becoming a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1994.

[1] He was promoted to East Coast crosschecker with the Pirates before becoming the director of amateur scouting for the Montreal Expos in 2002.

[7] On December 13, 2024, Brown completed one of the most significant trades in franchise history, sending three-time All-Star, Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award winner Kyle Tucker to the Chicacgo Cubs for infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and third base prospect Cam Smith.