James W. H. Brown (December 12, 1860 – April 6, 1908) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder for two seasons, 1884 and 1886.

In 1884, he played for the Altoona Mountain City and St. Paul Saints, both of the Union Association, and played in one game for the New York Gothams of the National League.

Two years later, in 1886, he played in one game for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.

[1] In 19 games as a starting pitcher, Brown won 2, lost 15, and pitched 13 complete games.

He also made some appearances in the outfield and one at first base, giving him a total of 29 games played at the major league level.