Brian Dayett
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| Brian Dayett | |
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| Outfielder | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| September 11, 1983 for the New York Yankees | |
| Final game | |
| October 3, 1987 for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .258 |
| Home runs | 14 |
| RBI | 68 |
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Brian Kelly Dayett (born January 22, 1957 in New London, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played five seasons between 1983 and 1986 for the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs. He also spent some time in Japan. Before being drafted, he attended Saint Leo University. He was drafted by the Yankees in the 16th round (416th overall) in the 1978 amateur entry draft.
Even though he was only 5'10", 180 pounds, this righthander still displayed amazing power-in 1978, his first year in the minors, he hit 11 home runs in 68 games. Perhaps the best examples of his power were in 1982 and 1983-he hit 34 and 35 home runs respectively. In fact, he did so well that he was the 1982 Southern League MVP. With those types of numbers, a lot would be expected of him in the Majors-but, like so many, he could not transfer his minor league success to the big leagues. He made his debut on September 11, 1983 at the age of 26, appearing as a pinch hitter for Omar Moreno. He collected a hit in his first at-bat. He ended up hitting .207 in his rookie season with zero home runs.
Overall in his career, he was mostly used as a pinch hitter and defensive replacement. In 218 games, he hit only 14 home runs in 426 at-bats, although he did have a respectable .258 batting average. He did manage to hit 26 doubles. Incredibly slow, he only attempted to steal a base once in his career, and was caught. He was a good fielder, committing only one error in his career for a .995 fielding percentage.
He played his final game on October 3, 1987. He currently lives in Deep River, Connecticut.
In 2002, he was a coach for the Michigan Battle Cats. In 2006, he was a coach for the Clinton LumberKings.
[edit] Major transactions
- "December 4, 1984: Traded by the New York Yankees with Ray Fontenot to the Chicago Cubs for Porfi Altamirano, Rich Bordi, Henry Cotto, and Ron Hassey." [1]
[edit] Other information
- Earned $100,000 in 1987.
- His only home run of 1985 was a pinch hit grand slam.
- Hit another grand slam in a 22-7 rout against the Astros on June 3, 1987.
- Wore 62 for the Yankees and 24 for the Cubs.
- Was teammates with Buck Showalter, Ray Fontenot and Rex Hudler for 5 years-longer than any other teammate.
