Brian Dayett, baseball player, 1983-1987

Brian Dayett

Born: 1/22/1957 in New London, CT, USA

Died: 9/7/2025 in Winchester, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-11 | Final Game: 1987-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Brian Kelly Dayett

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Biography

Brian Dayett, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1983 to 1987. Primarily known as a position player, Dayett played in a total of 218 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable impact as a reliable hitter, finishing his career with 110 hits, 14 home runs, and 68 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .258. Despite the offensive environment of the 1980s, which saw a rise in power hitting, Dayett showcased a balanced approach at the plate, contributing to his teams with solid performances. Dayett's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of more dynamic offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Although he did not steal any bases throughout his career, his ability to produce runs and contribute in key moments made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His journey through the major leagues, albeit brief, remains a testament to the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game during the era, illustrating the depth of talent present in the league during the mid-1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
218 426 45 110 26 2 14 68 0 37 71 0.258 0.316 0.427 0.744 287.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — near 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
1983 NYY AL 11 29 3 6 0 1 0 5 0 2 4 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1984 NYY AL 64 127 14 31 8 0 4 23 0 9 14 0.244 .259 (-6%) .322 (-9%) .384 (+4%) .707 (-2%) -70.1
1985 CHC NL 22 26 1 6 0 0 1 4 0 0 6 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 24 67 7 18 4 0 4 11 0 6 10 0.269 .257 (+4%) .325 (-3%) .395 (+28%) .720 (+14%) 114.8
1987 CHC NL 97 177 20 49 14 1 5 25 0 20 37 0.277 .262 (+5%) .331 (+5%) .415 (+9%) .746 (+7%) 242.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 183 97 213 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 NYA OF 9 8 22 1 0 0
1984 NYA OF 62 33 80 3 1 0
1985 CHN OF 10 3 8 0 0 0
1986 CHN OF 24 15 31 1 0 0
1987 CHN OF 78 38 72 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 157
Center Field 1
Right Field 34
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CHN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Leo College St. Leo FL 1976, 1977, 1978