Brian Tallet is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on September 21, 1977, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and attended Louisiana State University, where he played college baseball.
Tallet was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the second round of the 2000 MLB draft and made his major league debut with the team in 2002. He pitched for the Indians for two seasons before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2006.
Tallet spent four seasons with the Blue Jays, primarily as a relief pitcher. He had a career-best season in 2008, posting a 2.88 ERA in 51 appearances. In 2009, he was moved to the starting rotation and made 25 starts for the Blue Jays, finishing the season with a 7-9 record and a 5.32 ERA.
After his time with the Blue Jays, Tallet played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Toronto Blue Jays again before retiring in 2013. He finished his career with a 22-21 record and a 4.79 ERA in 242 appearances.
Tallet was known for his versatility as a pitcher, being able to pitch both as a starter and a reliever. He was also known for his ability to throw a variety of pitches, including a fastball, curveball, slider, and changeup.
Off the field, Tallet was known for his sense of humor and his love of music. He played guitar and sang in a band called "The Brian Tallet Band" during his time with the Blue Jays.
Overall, Brian Tallet had a successful career as a major league pitcher, playing for several teams and earning a reputation as a versatile and reliable pitcher.
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