Brian Mallette
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Brian Drew Mallette is a former professional baseball
pitcher
. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball
for the Milwaukee Brewers
in , and one season in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes
.
Mallette was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers
in 1997, and he signed with the team on June 9. In 2002, Mallette was called up to the majors. He pitched five innings that season before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers
in October. He began the 2003 season
with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s
, but pitched in just one game before being released. He was signed by the Buffaloes, and finished the season with them. In , he returned to North America, pitching for the Louisville Bats
in the Cincinnati Reds
organization.
Before the 2005 season, Mallette signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates
. On April 6, while in Triple-A, he was suspended for 30 games after failing his second drug test. He was granted free agency in October, ending his professional career.
Professional 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...
. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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for the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in , and one season in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes
Kintetsu Buffaloes
The was a Nippon Professional Baseball team based in Osaka, Japan, which were in the Pacific League. The team was owned by Kinki Nippon Railway Co. and later sold to the Orix Group, the owner of the Orix BlueWave baseball team, in 2004...
.
Mallette was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in 1997, and he signed with the team on June 9. In 2002, Mallette was called up to the majors. He pitched five innings that season before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
in October. He began the 2003 season
2003 in baseball
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with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s
Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
, but pitched in just one game before being released. He was signed by the Buffaloes, and finished the season with them. In , he returned to North America, pitching for the Louisville Bats
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
in the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
organization.
Before the 2005 season, Mallette signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh 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...
. On April 6, while in Triple-A, he was suspended for 30 games after failing his second drug test. He was granted free agency in October, ending his professional career.