Brant Alyea, baseball player, 1965-1972

Brant Alyea

Born: 12/8/1940 in Passaic, NJ, USA

Died: 2/4/2024 in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-11 | Final Game: 1972-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Garrabrant Ryerson Alyea

Biography

Brant Alyea was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 371 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Alyea was known for his power at the plate, hitting 38 home runs and driving in 148 runs, which highlighted his ability to contribute offensively during his time in the league. He finished his career with a batting average of .247, along with 214 hits and 5 stolen bases. Alyea's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift toward more powerful hitters and an increase in offensive production. Throughout his time in the majors, he played for several teams, including the Washington Senators and the California Angels. His contributions on the field and his presence in the game helped to shape the landscape of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by significant changes in player dynamics and the evolution of the game itself. Despite retiring in 1972, Brant Alyea's legacy as a solid contributor to his teams remains a notable part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
371 866 100 214 33 2 38 148 5 100 210 0.247 0.326 0.421 0.747 1501.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1970 ALCS MIN 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 2 23 0 0 0
OF 243 217 325 17 10 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Left Field 176
Right Field 71

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Hofstra University Hempstead NY 1960, 1961