Grant Dayton, baseball player, 2016-2021

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

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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

Career ERA 3.43 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 21.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2016 LAD NL 0 1 25 0 0 0 0 26.3 14 6 6 39 2.05 4.19 (+51%) -
2017 LAD NL 1 1 29 0 0 0 0 23.7 19 13 12 20 4.94 4.36 (-13%) -
2019 ATL NL 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 12.0 12 4 4 14 3.00 4.51 (+33%) -514.0
2020 ATL NL 2 1 18 0 0 0 0 27.3 22 7 11 32 2.30 4.45 (+48%) 263.7
2021 ATL NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 13.0 15 9 6 14 6.23 4.27 (-46%) -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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
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 NLCS LAN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLDS2 LAN 4 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