Grant Dayton #75

He and his wife, Cori Dayton, DVM, have a son, Decker.

2020

In his fourth major-league season appeared in 18 games and pitched a 2.30 ERA (7 ER/ 27.1 IP) with a record of 2-1...Made his second Opening Day Roster...Made 11 relief appearances of more than 1.0 inning, tied for the second most such appearances in the majors...His 27.1 innings pitched in relief were tied for the third most among left-handers... Among lefty relievers, his 32 strikeouts were tied as the fourth highest mark in the majors.

2020 POSTSEASON

In his second postseason made one relief appearance with eight runs allowed and three home runs surrendered in 2.0 innings for an ERA of 36.00...Dayton is the first reliever in franchise history to allow eight runs in a playoff game...Just six relievers in history had ever allowed eight runs in relief in a postseason game, with the Yankees’ Jay Witasick being the last to do so…Witasick allowed nine runs, eight earned, over 1.1 innings in Game 6 of the 2001 World Series at Arizona.

2019

Returned to action after missing all of 2018 recovering from "Tommy John" surgery and appeared in 36 games between Atlanta and Triple-A Gwinnett. ... Pitched in 14 games for the Braves, going 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA (4 ER/12.0 IP) and 14 strikeouts. ... Made three total stints with Atlanta, which included one trip to the injured list. ... Was recalled first from 4/29-5/7, and again from 6/17-6/24. ... Was recalled for the final time on 7/4 and was placed on the 10-day injured list (right great toe fracture) on 7/8… Was transferred to the 60-day IL on 8/24 before being reinstated on 9/12. ... Opened the season with Gwinnett before Atlanta recalled him on 4/29…He made his Braves debut the next night, 4/30 vs. SD, and tossed 1.0 scoreless innings. ... The outing was his first in the majors since 7/24/17 while with the Dodgers. ... Each of his first eight appearances with Atlanta were scoreless, from 4/30 to 6/22 (7.0 total innings)…Pitched to a 7.20 ERA (4 ER/5.0 IP) in his final six outings. ... Opponents went just 1-for-26 (.038) against him with two strikes. ... In 22 games for Gwinnett, went 0-1 with a 3.04 ERA (9 ER/26.2 IP) and 41 strikeouts…Walked just four.

2018

Missed the entire season recovering from left elbow reconstruction surgery on 8/29/17.

2017

Made his first Opening Day roster and appeared in 29 games out of the bullpen for Los Angeles (NL) before suffering a full tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow that ended his season in August… Also appeared in eight combined games at three levels of the Dodgers farm system...Underwent left elbow reconstruction surgery on August 29, 2017...Dr. Neal ElAtrrache performed the operation in Los Angeles, CA ...Did not allow a run in his first eight appearances of the season…Compiled a 7.16 ERA (13 ER/16.1 IP) over his final 21 games. ..In 15 road games, compiled a 2.70 ERA (4 ER/13.1 IP) and a .136 batting average against…In 14 home games, had a 7.84 ERA (9 ER/10.1 IP)... Held lefties to a .171 average against (7-for-41)...Went a season-best 1.2 innings on 6/30 at SD

2016

Saw his first Major League action, going 0-1 with a 2.05 ERA, a 0.76 WHIP and a .149 average in 25 games with Los Angeles...Had his contract selected by the Dodgers on July 21 and made his Major League debut on July 22, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings of relief and striking out two against the St. Louis Cardinals...Struck out 39 batters against just six walks in 26.1 innings of relief for the Dodgers…recorded scoreless outings in 19 of his 25 appearances...Made seven postseason appearances for the Dodgers, allowing three runs on six hits in 3.1 innings of relief (8.10 ERA) and struck out six against two walks...In 38 combined appearances with Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, went 5-2 with five saves and a 2.42 ERA (14 ER/52.0 IP)…struck out 91 batters against just 11 walks in 52.0 innings of relief.

2015

Combined to go 3-4 with one save and a 4.08 ERA (26 ER/57.1 IP) in 42 relief appearances with Triple-A New Orleans (Miami), Triple-A Oklahoma City and Double-A Tulsa...limited opposing hitters to a .239 batting average with a 1.13 WHIP...Traded to Los Angeles on July 15 in exchange for left-handed pitcher Chris Reed.

2014

Combined to post 2-3 record with four saves and 3.13 ERA (72.0 IP/25 ER) between Double-A Jacksonville and Triple-A New Orleans...Ranked third among New Orleans relievers in appearances (39) and innings pitched (55.2)...Opened season in Suns bullpen, making 11 appearances with an 0-1 record, three saves and 1.10 ERA (16.1/2)...Did not allow a run over first nine appearances (12.2 IP), going 3x3 in save opportunities...Gave up first runs of season in 10th outing, May 2 at Mississippi. Took loss after allowing two runs on six hits with a walk and one strikeout over 1.2 innings. Marked only blown save with Jacksonville...Promoted to New Orleans on May 12 and went 2-2 with a 3.72 (55.2/23) ERA, 22 walks and 61 strikeouts in 39 outings...Of 50 total appearances, tossed 2.0-or-more innings 16. Logged season-high 2.2 innings on July 10 at Oklahoma City. Allowed one hit while striking out three in outing...Earned wins in consecutive appearances on May 22 and May 24, marking only wins of season...Recorded season-high five strikeouts on July 31 vs. Iowa.

2013

Posted 4-4 record with one save and 2.37 ERA (38.0 IP/10 ER) in 30 appearances for Double-A Jacksonville. Missed first month and a half of season due to a stress fracture in left elbow. Reinstated from disabled list on May 20 and made first appearance of season that night, taking loss at Mississippi (1.0 IP, 1 R). In first 10 games following reinstatement, went 1-2 with a 3.27 ERA (11.0/4). Over final 20 appearances of season, was 3-2 with one save and a 2.00 ERA (27.0/6). Earned first win on June 1 at Pensacola, tossing just 0.1 inning. On August 10 at Pensacola, logged season-high 3.0 innings. Did not allow a hit or run while striking out five. Recorded three five-strikeout games: June 30 vs. Pensacola, August 10 at Pensacola and August 14 vs. Birmingham. Tallied 16 multi-strikeout efforts. Allowed runs in just seven appearances and did not surrender more than two runs in any appearance. Opponents posted .158 average (6x38) with runners in scoring position. Average with RISP and two outs dropped to .045 (1x22).

2012

Following 2012 season, played with Phoenix Desert Dogs in Arizona Fall League. Appeared in 10 games with no record and 3.75 ERA (12.0/5).

2011

In 2011, led Single-A Greensboro in appearances and ranked second in ERA. Tossed 71.1 innings to lead all 'Hoppers relievers. Earned Marlins' Pitcher of the Month for June after going 2-0 with one save and 0.00 ERA over 12.2 innings. Allowed just six hits and two walks while striking out 25.