Grant Dayton

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13 innings with a 2.05 ERA. [11] He pitched in four games of the 2016 National League Division Series, allowing three earned runs in 1 23 innings [12] and pitched another 1 23 innings over three games in the 2016 National League Championship Series, allowing no earned runs. [13]

Dayton picked up his first major league win on April 29, 2017, when he worked a scoreless ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. [14] He pitched in 29 games for the Dodgers with a 1–1 record and 4.94 ERA. [15] While rehabbing in the minors from a stint on the disabled list, he felt something in his elbow and after examination it was determined that he would need to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2017 season. [16]

Atlanta Braves

Dayton was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves on November 20, 2017. [17]

Dayton returned to the major leagues on April 29, 2019, following his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and after he had pitched for the Gwinnett Stripers. [18] Overall, Dayton appeared in 14 games at the major league level in 2019, compiling a 3.00 ERA and a 0–1 win–loss record in 12 innings in which he had 14 strikeouts. [19]

Dayton started 2020 in major league spring training with the Braves but was shut down in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. When preparations began for a resumed shortened season in late June, it was announced that Dayton would be among the Braves’ pool of 60 players eligible to participate in the regular season, either with the major league team or the taxi squad. In 2020 he was 2–1 with a 2.30 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 27+13 innings over 18 relief appearances. [19]

On June 5, 2021, Dayton was placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation and was later transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 7. [20] The Braves finished with an 88–73 record, clinching the NL East, and eventually won the 2021 World Series, giving the Braves their first title since 1995. [21] On November 6, the Braves released Dayton. [22]

Miami Marlins (second stint)

On November 22, 2021, Dayton signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. He made 12 appearances for the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in 2022, posting an 0-1 record and 2.35 ERA with 24 strikeouts and one save across 15+13 innings pitched. Dayton was released by the Marlins organization on May 14, 2022.

Los Angeles Angels

On May 22, 2022, Dayton signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels organization. In 34 games for the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he registered a 5.56 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 34 innings of work. Dayton elected free agency following the season on November 10. [23]

On July 28, 2023, Dayton announced his retirement from professional baseball via Twitter, and that he had become a health insurance agent. [24]

Personal life

Grant is married to Cori Dayton. Grant is also color blind. [25]

References

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  2. 1 2 "AUBURN BASEBALL WHERE ARE THEY NOW: GRANT DAYTON". Auburn Tigers. February 14, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  3. "11th Round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Grant Dayton Register Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  5. Green, Andrew (June 1, 2013). "AFTER LONG WAIT, GRANT DAYTON RELIEVED TO BE BACK ON THE MOUND". Suns Baseball Network. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  6. Frisaro, Joe. "Marlins add six, including four arms, to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  7. Adams, Steve (April 24, 2015). "Marlins Designate Grant Dayton For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  8. Stephen, Eric (July 15, 2016). "Dodgers acquire Grant Dayton from Marlins for Chris Reed". SB Nation. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  9. Stephen, Eric (July 21, 2016). "Dodgers call up Grant Dayton, option Zach Walters to Triple-A". SB Nation. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  10. Stephen, Eric (July 22, 2016). "Dodgers waste opportunities in 16-inning loss to Cardinals". SB Nation. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  11. "2016 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching & Fielding Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  12. "2016 NL Division Series (3-2): Los Angeles Dodgers over Washington Nationals". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  13. "2016 NLCS (4-2): Chicago Cubs (103-58) over Los Angeles Dodgers (91-71)". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  14. "Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers, April 29, 2017, play-by-play and box score". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  15. "2017 Los Angeles Dodgers Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  16. Stephen, Eric (August 25, 2017). "Grant Dayton to have Tommy John surgery". SB Nation. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  17. Bowman, Mark (November 20, 2017). "Braves claim Dayton, acquire Ravin from Dodgers". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  18. Bowman, Mark (April 29, 2019). "Sobotka (ab strain) to IL; Braves recall Dayton". MLB.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  19. 1 2 "Grant Dayton Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  20. "Braves Option William Contreras, Select Jonathan Lucroy". July 7, 2021.
  21. "Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series". MLB. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  22. "Grant Dayton: Cut loose by Atlanta". November 6, 2021.
  23. "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  24. "x.com".
  25. Waxler, Erik (November 24, 2020). "Colorblind Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Dayton sees color for first time thanks to gift from wife". WFTS-TV . Winter Haven, Florida. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
Grant Dayton
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Dayton with the Miami Marlins in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1987-11-25) November 25, 1987 (age 37)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 22, 2016, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
June 4, 2021, for the Atlanta Braves