Derek Bryant (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Derek Bryant |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: October 9, 1951 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| April 24, 1979, for the Oakland Athletics | |||
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| September 19, 1979, for the Oakland Athletics | |||
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| Batting average | .179 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 13 | ||
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 Baseball Hall of Fame |
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| Induction | 2010 | ||
Derek Roszell Bryant was born on October 9, 1951. He is an American former professional baseball player. He played in 39 games in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics in 1979. He mostly played as an outfielder. Derek went to Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky. He also studied at the University of Kentucky.
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Derek Bryant's Baseball Journey
Derek Bryant spent his entire playing career, from 1973 to 1981, with the Athletics organization. He played in the minor leagues for several years.
Playing in Major League Baseball
In 1979, Derek Bryant got to play in Major League Baseball. This was his only season in the big leagues. He played for the Oakland Athletics. During that season, he had a batting average of .179. He also hit three extra-base hits in 108 at bats. An "at bat" is when a player tries to hit the ball and reach base.
Moving On from Playing
During spring training for the 1980 season, Derek Bryant was cut from the team. This meant he would not play for the Oakland Athletics in the upcoming season. After this, he did not return to the major leagues as a player.
Managing in Mexico
After his playing career, Derek Bryant became a baseball manager. He has managed teams in the Mexican League since 1988. He has worked with many different teams over the years.
Teams Derek Bryant Managed
He spent a lot of time managing the Sultanes de Monterrey. He was their manager in 1988, and then again from 1995 to 1998, and 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 time with Monterrey, Derek Bryant continued to manage other teams. These include:
- Acereros de Monclova (2003)
- Saraperos de Saltillo (2004–2007, and again in 2012)
- Vaqueros Laguna (2009–2010)
- Olmecas de Tabasco (2011)
Derek Bryant has had a long and successful career in baseball, both as a player and as a manager.
