Brent Mayne was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher for several teams during his career. He was born on April 19, 1968, in Loma Linda, California, and attended Cal State Fullerton, where he played college baseball.
Mayne was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut with the Royals in 1990 and played with the team until 1995. During his time with the Royals, Mayne was known for his solid defense and ability to handle pitchers.
In 1996, Mayne signed with the New York Mets as a free agent. He played with the Mets for one season before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 1997. Mayne played with the Athletics for two seasons before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in 1999.
Mayne had one of his best seasons with the Rockies in 2000, hitting .301 with 7 home runs and 59 RBIs. He also played in the All-Star Game that year. Mayne played with the Rockies until 2002 before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mayne played with the Diamondbacks for one season before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004. He played in 54 games with the Dodgers that season before being released in August.
Throughout his career, Mayne was known for his solid defense and ability to handle pitchers. He was also a solid hitter, finishing his career with a .263 batting average, 36 home runs, and 319 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, Mayne became a professional bull rider and also worked as a broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies. He also wrote a book about his experiences as a major league catcher, titled "The Art of Catching."
Overall, Brent Mayne had a successful career as a major league catcher, playing for several teams over the course of 15 seasons. He was known for his solid defense, ability to handle pitchers, and solid hitting.
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