Brian Richard Dorsett (born April 9, 1961) is an American former professional

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player who played eight seasons for the

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, California Angels,

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, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs of

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(MLB).

Playing career

Dorsett attended

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, and in 1981 he played collegiate summer baseball with the

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of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the

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Managerial career

Dorsett back involved in baseball in 2010 when he became the manager of the Terre Haute Rex, a collegiate summer baseball league in the Prospect League for three years up through 2012. In 2012, Dorsett was selected as the Prospect League Manager of the Year.

Personal

Brian currently owns and operates two car dealership in Terre Haute, IN (Dorsett Mitsubishi/Hyundai and Dorsett Nissan). He became a co-promoter of the

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in 2008 through 2010.

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1961 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball players from Indiana Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players California Angels players Chicago Cubs players Cincinnati Reds players Cleveland Indians players Columbus Clippers players Edmonton Trappers players Huntsville Stars players Indiana State Sycamores baseball players Indianapolis Indians players Iowa Cubs players Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players Madison Muskies players Major League Baseball catchers Medford A's players Modesto A's players New York Yankees players Orleans Firebirds players San Diego Padres players Sportspeople from Terre Haute, Indiana Tacoma Tigers players {{US-baseball-catcher-1960s-stub