Brent Gaff
Born: 10/5/1958 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-07-07 | Final Game: 1984-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Brent Allen Gaff
Biography
Brent Gaff, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984. Over the course of his brief career, Gaff made a notable impact on the mound, finishing with a record of 4-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06. He struck out 60 batters and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations.
Gaff's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. His versatility allowed him to adapt to various game situations, and his strikeout capability reflected the increasing emphasis on power pitching during the early 1980s. Although his time in the majors was short, Brent Gaff remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions on the field during a dynamic period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 126.3 | 136 | 57 | 7 | 47 | 60 | 4.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 41 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4.55 | -193.7 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6.10 | 414.5 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 3 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84.3 | 77 | 34 | 36 | 42 | 3.63 | 227.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.105 | 0.000 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 47 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | P | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | NYN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | NYN | P | 47 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |