Marshall Brant, baseball player, 1980-1983

Marshall Brant

Born: 9/17/1955 in Garberville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-10-01 | Final Game: 1983-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Marshall Lee Brant

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Biography

Marshall Brant was a professional baseball player born in 1955, who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1983. A position player, Brant's career was brief, spanning only eight games in the majors. He recorded two hits and drove in two runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .100. Despite the limited opportunities, his presence on the field during the early 1980s contributed to the dynamic landscape of baseball at that time, a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and a shift towards more strategic play. Brant's playing style showcased the characteristics of many players of his era, emphasizing versatility and a strong work ethic. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his time in the majors reflects the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in a competitive sport. Brant remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the game, even if their careers did not reach the heights of superstardom.

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 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.200 0.0

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 0.200 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 NYY AL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 OAK AL 5 14 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 4 28 1 2 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 NYA 1B 2 1 9 1 0 2
1983 OAK 1B 3 3 19 0 2 4

Career Games by 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