Brian Tallet, baseball player, 2002-2011

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

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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

Career ERA 4.79 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 11.7% worse 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
2002 CLE AL 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 12.0 9 2 4 5 1.50 4.28 (+65%) 270.5
2003 CLE AL 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 19.0 23 10 8 9 4.74 4.40 (-8%) -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 4.53 (+16%) -455.4
2007 TOR AL 2 4 48 0 0 0 0 62.3 49 24 28 54 3.47 4.47 (+23%) 1769.6
2008 TOR AL 1 2 51 0 0 0 0 56.3 52 18 22 47 2.88 4.32 (+33%) 1015.1
2009 TOR AL 7 9 37 25 0 0 0 160.7 169 95 72 120 5.32 4.32 (-23%) -1478.2
2010 TOR AL 2 6 34 5 0 0 0 77.3 84 55 38 53 6.40 4.08 (-57%) -5145.8
2011 STL NL 0 1 18 0 0 0 0 13.0 20 12 5 9 8.31 3.94 (-111%) -
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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.747 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
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