Grant Dayton
Born: 11/25/1987 in Huntsville, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-07-22 | Final Game: 2021-06-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Grant Arthur Dayton
Biography
Grant Dayton was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 until 2021. Born in 1987, Dayton showcased his talents primarily as a relief pitcher, earning a reputation for his effective strikeout ability and competitive spirit on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 3-4 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.43 over his time in the league. Although he did not record any saves, his contribution to his teams was significant, as evidenced by his 119 strikeouts, which highlighted his capability to dominate batters in crucial situations.
Dayton's career unfolded during a period when pitching depth and versatility became increasingly valued in Major League Baseball. His ability to strike out hitters and maintain a solid ERA demonstrated his effectiveness in a role that often demanded adaptability and resilience. Throughout his career, Dayton played a key role in the bullpen for his teams, offering a reliable option during high-pressure moments. His journey through the majors reflected not only his personal dedication but also the evolving landscape of baseball pitching in the 21st century, where specialized roles and analytics increasingly influenced game strategy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.3 | 82 | 39 | 19 | 39 | 119 | 3.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 2.05 | - |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 4.94 | - |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 3.00 | -514.0 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 2.30 | 263.7 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 6.23 | -44.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLCS | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 18.56 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLCS | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 36.00 |
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16.20 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 99 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAN | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAN | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ATL | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ATL | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ATL | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 99 |