Brian Tallet
Born: 9/21/1977 in Midwest City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-09-16 | Final Game: 2011-08-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Brian Curtis Tallet
Biography
Brian Tallet was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1977, whose career spanned from 2002 to 2011. He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 27, 2002, and played until August 30, 2011. Tallet was known for his imposing presence on the mound and versatility as a left-handed pitcher, contributing to various teams throughout his career. Over his ten seasons in the big leagues, he accumulated a record of 16 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79. Tallet recorded a total of 337 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep hitters off balance.
Throughout his career, Tallet played during a time when the game was experiencing significant changes, including a heightened focus on specialized pitching roles and the increasing importance of bullpen depth. While he did not record any saves, his role as a reliable option in both starting and relief capacities allowed him to make a notable impact on his teams. Tallet's journey through the major leagues exemplified the perseverance and adaptability required to succeed in professional baseball, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 242 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 460.0 | 459 | 245 | 58 | 213 | 337 | 4.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.50 | 270.5 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4.74 | -226.0 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 45 | 23 | 31 | 37 | 3.81 | -455.4 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 2 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 49 | 24 | 28 | 54 | 3.47 | 1769.6 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 52 | 18 | 22 | 47 | 2.88 | 1015.1 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 7 | 9 | 37 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.7 | 169 | 95 | 72 | 120 | 5.32 | -1478.2 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 2 | 6 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.3 | 84 | 55 | 38 | 53 | 6.40 | -5145.8 |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 8.31 | - |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 242 | 36 | 25 | 40 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CLE | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TOR | P | 44 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | TOR | P | 48 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | TOR | P | 51 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | TOR | P | 37 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | TOR | P | 34 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SLN | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 242 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SLN | NL | $750,000 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | $1,015,000 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | $640,000 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | $327,000 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | $301,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,033,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1999, 2000 |
| Hill College | Hillsboro | TX | 1997 |