Derek Bryant (baseball) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Derek Bryant
Outfielder
Born: (1951-10-09) October 9, 1951 (age 74) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
April 24, 1979, for the Oakland Athletics
Last appearance
September 19, 1979, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
Batting average	.179
Home runs	0
Runs batted in	13
Teams
Oakland Athletics (1979)
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2010

Derek Roszell Bryant was a professional baseball player from the United States. He was born on October 9, 1951. Derek played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics. He played 39 games in 1979, mostly as an outfielder. Before playing professionally, he went to Henry Clay High School and the University of Kentucky.

Derek Bryant's Baseball Journey

Early Career and MLB Debut

Derek Bryant played baseball for the Oakland Athletics organization for his entire career. This was from 1973 until 1981. He made it to the major leagues for one season. In 1979, he played 39 games for the Oakland Athletics. During that season, he had a batting average of .179. He also hit three extra-base hits in 108 times at bat.

After His Playing Days

After his time as a player, Derek Bryant became a manager. He has managed baseball teams in the Mexican League. He started managing there in 1988. He has worked with several teams over the years.

Managing in Mexico

Derek Bryant managed the Sultanes de Monterrey team many times. He was their manager in 1988, and then from 1995 to 1998. He also managed them again from 2001 to 2002. In 1999, he managed a team called the High Desert Mavericks. This team was part of the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league system.

After his last time with Monterrey, he managed other teams. These included the Acereros de Monclova in 2003. He also managed the Saraperos de Saltillo from 2004 to 2007, and again in 2012. He led the Vaqueros Laguna from 2009 to 2010. His last known managing role was with the Olmecas de Tabasco in 2011.