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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 53 | 150 | 18 | 40 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 0.267 | 499.6 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 104 | 237 | 29 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 67 | 0.249 | 396.9 |
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 94 | 258 | 34 | 75 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 3 | 28 | 51 | 0.291 | 1227.6 |
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 79 | 158 | 13 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 38 | 0.177 | -622.9 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 10 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 10 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | STL | NL | 13 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
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
| 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 | OAK | OF | 6 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SLN | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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 |