Brian Tallet
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Brian Curtis Tallet is an American
professional baseball
pitcher
who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.
, Yankees
, and Pirates
, respectively, but did not sign with them. Tallet did sign when drafted in the 2nd round of the MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians
. He made his major league debut on July 16, 2002, but missed the remainder of the season after having Tommy John surgery
in August .
with a 1.50 ERA. He also struck out 5 and walked 4. After the 2002 MLB season his career was never the same as he posted a 0-2 record in 5 games, 3 starts allowing 20 earned runs with a 4.74 ERA in 19 innings pitched. In 2005 it went even worse as he complied a 7.71 ERA in two games.During his career in Cleveland he complied a 1-2 posting a 4.09 ERA
, striking out 16 and walking 15 men. On January 16, 2006, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for Bubbie Buzachero.
Tallet made his first start of the season and in over two years in 2006, his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays
. Tallet went against the Oakland Athletics
going 5.1 innings, one earned run, 1 walk and 1 strikeout
, getting the no-decision. During the month of April, Tallet compiled a 1-1 with a 6.45 ERA after taking over for Jesse Litsch
. After two close losses in which he was supported by only one run in each game, he defeated the Boston Red Sox who had caused a 9 game skid starting from May 19 to May 27. He went 7 strong innings giving up 3 runs and striking out 6.
During the month of May he went 2-2 with a 4.26 ERA and in only one of those starts did he give up more than 3 runs.
In February 2009 the Jays avoided salary arbitration when they renewed Tallet's position on the team with a reported $1,015,000.00 one year contract. On November 11, 2010 he refused an assignment to the minors and became a free agent.
.
In early July, 2011, Tallet strained an intercostal muscle
from a heavy sneeze. After doctors examined the CT scan on the muscle strain, they saw past the rib cage and discovered that he also had cysts clinging to his kidneys. He was subsequently diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease
.
along with P. J. Walters
, Colby Rasmus
and Trever Miller
for Edwin Jackson
, Octavio Dotel
, Marc Rzepczynski
and Corey Patterson
.
Tallet made his first rehab appearance for the Class-A Dunedin Blue Jays
on August 18. He pitched a clean inning on 11 pitches. Following a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays
on August 28, Tallet was called up to the Blue Jays. Wil Ledezma was designated for assignment to make room for Tallet on the 40-man roster. Tallet made his return to the Blue Jays on August 30 coming in for the 10th inning in a save situation. He blew the save and took the loss, giving up 2 runs on 2 walks and 2 singles while recording only 1 out. The following day, Tallet was designated for assignment to free space for the return of Carlos Villanueva, who had been on the 15-day disabled list since August 4.
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professional baseball
Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.
Career
Tallet was drafted in the , , and drafts by the MarlinsFlorida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
, Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
, and Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
, respectively, but did not sign with them. Tallet did sign when drafted in the 2nd round of the MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. He made his major league debut on July 16, 2002, but missed the remainder of the season after having Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
in August .
2002-2005
In his first two major league starts he had 1 win in 12 innings pitchedInnings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
with a 1.50 ERA. He also struck out 5 and walked 4. After the 2002 MLB season his career was never the same as he posted a 0-2 record in 5 games, 3 starts allowing 20 earned runs with a 4.74 ERA in 19 innings pitched. In 2005 it went even worse as he complied a 7.71 ERA in two games.During his career in Cleveland he complied a 1-2 posting a 4.09 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
, striking out 16 and walking 15 men. On January 16, 2006, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for Bubbie Buzachero.
2006-2010
In Tallet's first season with Toronto, he posted a 3.81 ERA with 3 wins while pitching in 44 games, starting only one. In 2007 he had a 2-4 record with a 3.47 ERA in 48 games. In 2008, season Tallet had a 1-2 record and with a 2.88 ERA in 51 games. Since his trade to Toronto, Tallet has pitched 129 games for the Jays.Tallet made his first start of the season and in over two years in 2006, his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
. Tallet went against the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
going 5.1 innings, one earned run, 1 walk and 1 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
, getting the no-decision. During the month of April, Tallet compiled a 1-1 with a 6.45 ERA after taking over for Jesse Litsch
Jesse Litsch
Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds....
. After two close losses in which he was supported by only one run in each game, he defeated the Boston Red Sox who had caused a 9 game skid starting from May 19 to May 27. He went 7 strong innings giving up 3 runs and striking out 6.
During the month of May he went 2-2 with a 4.26 ERA and in only one of those starts did he give up more than 3 runs.
In February 2009 the Jays avoided salary arbitration when they renewed Tallet's position on the team with a reported $1,015,000.00 one year contract. On November 11, 2010 he refused an assignment to the minors and became a free agent.
St. Louis Cardinals
On November 30, 2010, Tallet signed with the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
.
In early July, 2011, Tallet strained an intercostal muscle
Intercostal muscle
Intercostal muscles are several groups of muscles that run between the ribs, and help form and move the chest wall. The intercostal muscles are mainly involved in the mechanical aspect of breathing...
from a heavy sneeze. After doctors examined the CT scan on the muscle strain, they saw past the rib cage and discovered that he also had cysts clinging to his kidneys. He was subsequently diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is an inherited systemic disorder that predominantly affects the kidneys, but may affect other organs including the liver, pancreas, brain, and arterial blood vessels...
.
Return to Toronto
On July 27, 2011, he was traded back to the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
along with P. J. Walters
P. J. Walters
Phillip DeWayne "P. J." Walters is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Personal life:Walters was born March 12, 1985, in Dothan, Alabama. He is married to Brittney....
, Colby Rasmus
Colby Rasmus
Colby Ryan Rasmus is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-Early years:...
and Trever Miller
Trever Miller
Trever Douglas Miller is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-High school:...
for Edwin Jackson
Edwin Jackson
Edwin Jackson is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Early life:Jackson's father, Edwin Jackson, Sr., a military cook, was stationed in Germany at the time of his birth. Jackson is one of 27 major league players who were born in Germany...
, Octavio Dotel
Octavio Dotel
Octavio Eduardo Dotel is a Domincan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a Free Agent....
, Marc Rzepczynski
Marc Rzepczynski
Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:...
and Corey Patterson
Corey Patterson
Donald Corey Patterson is an American professional baseball free agent outfielder in Major League Baseball. He is the older brother of outfielder Eric Patterson.-Amateur career:...
.
Tallet made his first rehab appearance for the Class-A Dunedin Blue Jays
Dunedin Blue Jays
The Dunedin Blue Jays are a minor league baseball team based in Dunedin, Florida. They play in the Florida State League, and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club...
on August 18. He pitched a clean inning on 11 pitches. Following a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
on August 28, Tallet was called up to the Blue Jays. Wil Ledezma was designated for assignment to make room for Tallet on the 40-man roster. Tallet made his return to the Blue Jays on August 30 coming in for the 10th inning in a save situation. He blew the save and took the loss, giving up 2 runs on 2 walks and 2 singles while recording only 1 out. The following day, Tallet was designated for assignment to free space for the return of Carlos Villanueva, who had been on the 15-day disabled list since August 4.