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Brye was called up to the Twins after leading the Southern Association in batting in 1970, but he was seldom more than a platoon player in his nine ML years. In 1974, his most active season, he hit .283 in 135 games, but he had only two homers and 41 RBI. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 3, 1976: George Brett edges Royals teammate Hal McRae for the AL batting title, .333 to .332, when his blooper drops in front of Twins OF Steve Brye and skips over his head for an inside-the-park HR. McRae believes the misplay is deliberate, and charges the Twins with racism. » April 16, 1977: In Milwaukee, Cecil Cooper hits a 2-run shot in the bottom of the 9th off Sparky Lyle to tie the Yankees 3–3, then a Sal Bando triple and single by Steve Brye wins it. » June 28, 1979: It should've been 5. At Honolulu, Hawaii (Pacific Coast League) tops Phoenix, 6–5, in 17 innings. Steve Brye of Hawaii is given a PCL-record four consecutive intentional walks before he drives in the winning run in the 17th inning.