Brant Alyea
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1965-1972)
Brant Alyea was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972 for 4 teams, including the Washington Senators, a span of 8 seasons. In 371 career games, he hit .247 with 214 hits, 38 home runs, and 148 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,581.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- Died
- 2/4/2024 in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1965-09-11
- Last Game
- 1972-10-03
Full name: Garrabrant Ryerson Alyea
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 | .247 | .326 | .421 | .747 | 1,581 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.
Career OPS .747 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 53 | 150 | 18 | 40 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 39 | .267 | .236 (+13%) | .298 (+6%) | .340 (+39%) | .638 (+24%) | 499.6 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 104 | 237 | 29 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 67 | .249 | .248 (avg) | .320 (+6%) | .369 (+10%) | .689 (+8%) | 396.9 |
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 94 | 258 | 34 | 75 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 3 | 28 | 51 | .291 | .253 (+14%) | .325 (+12%) | .385 (+38%) | .711 (+26%) | 1227.6 |
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 79 | 158 | 13 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 38 | .177 | .249 (-29%) | .316 (-11%) | .365 (-34%) | .682 (-23%) | -543.4 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 10 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SLN | NL | 13 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 10 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 371 | 866 | 100 | 214 | 33 | 2 | 38 | 148 | 5 | 100 | 210 | .247 | — | — | — | — | 1,581 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (371 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 194 | 471 | 51 | 125 | 18 | 78 | .265 |
| Away | 177 | 395 | 49 | 89 | 20 | 70 | .225 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-03 | OAK | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-29 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-19 | OAK | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-09-11 | OAK | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-08-14 | OAK | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-08-13 | OAK | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-08-12 | OAK | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-11 | OAK | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-09 | OAK | KCR | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-08-08 | OAK | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | WS2 | 1B | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | OF | 39 | 33 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | OF | 69 | 56 | 84 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1970 | MIN | OF | 75 | 75 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | MIN | OF | 48 | 44 | 47 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SLN | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | OAK | OF | 6 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Brant Alyea: the record in brief
September 11, 1965 and October 3, 1972 bracket Brant Alyea's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Alyea's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1965 to 1969), the Minnesota Twins (1970 through 1971), the Oakland Athletics (1972), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1972). At 6'3" and 215 pounds, Alyea is listed as an outfielder. Alyea both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 8, 1940, in Passaic, NJ, USA. Alyea's death is recorded on February 4, 2024, in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA. On the record, Brant Alyea was born Garrabrant Ryerson Alyea.
The batting record for Alyea: 371 games, 214 hits in 866 at bats, and a .247 average, plus 38 home runs and 148 RBI. Alyea got on base at a .326 rate and slugged .421 (.747 OPS). Alyea hit .247 while the league hit .247 over the same span, a figure close to average. 1970 was Alyea's biggest home run year, with 16. Alyea collected a career-high 75 hits in 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brant Alyea
- What years did Brant Alyea play?
- Brant Alyea played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972.
- Was Brant Alyea a pitcher?
- No. Brant Alyea was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brant Alyea hit?
- Brant Alyea hit 38 career home runs with 214 hits.
- What was Brant Alyea's career batting average?
- Brant Alyea batted .247 over his career, with 214 hits in 866 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brant Alyea have?
- Brant Alyea drove in 148 runs in his career.
- Is Brant Alyea in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brant Alyea has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.