Marshall Brant
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1983)
Marshall Brant was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983 for the New York Yankees and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .100 with 2 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-10-01
- Last Game
- 1983-07-11
Full name: Marshall Lee Brant
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .100 | .100 | .100 | .200 | 0 |
Career AVG .100 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.
Career OBP .100 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.
Career SLG .100 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.
Career OPS .200 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 72.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYA | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 5 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .125 |
| Away | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | OAK | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-10 | OAK | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-07-02 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-06-29 | OAK | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-28 | OAK | KCR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-05 | NYY | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-10-04 | NYY | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-10-01 | NYY | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa | CA | 1975 |
| Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park | CA | 1974 |
Marshall Brant: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marshall Brant debuted on October 1, 1980 and played a final game on July 11, 1983. The team column moves through the New York Yankees (1980) and the Oakland Athletics (1983). At 6'5" and 185 pounds, Brant is listed as a first baseman. Brant threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 17, 1955, in Garberville, CA, USA. On the record, Marshall Brant was born Marshall Lee Brant.
Brant finished with 2 hits from 20 at bats in 8 games, which works out to .100, plus 2 RBI. Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Brant's .100 average sits 61.9% below it. No season topped the 2 hits of 1983.
The position table credits Brant with 5 games at first base and also lists 2 at designated hitter.
Brant's college years, 1975, were spent at Santa Rosa Junior College.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall Brant
- What years did Marshall Brant play?
- Marshall Brant played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983.
- Was Marshall Brant a pitcher?
- No. Marshall Brant was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marshall Brant hit?
- Marshall Brant hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Marshall Brant's career batting average?
- Marshall Brant batted .100 over his career, with 2 hits in 20 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marshall Brant have?
- Marshall Brant drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Marshall Brant in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marshall Brant has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.