Joe Ayrault

Joe Ayrault
Catcher
Born: October 8, 1971 (1971-10-08) (age 40)
Rochester, Michigan
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
September 1, 1996 for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1996 for the Atlanta Braves
Career statistics
Batting average     .200
Home runs     0
Runs batted in     0
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Joseph Allen Ayrault (born October 8, 1971) is a former professional baseball player. He appeared in seven games in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves as a catcher. He currently serves as the manager of the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League.

Ayrault is best known for being included on the postseason roster of the 1996 Braves by manager Bobby Cox despite having had just 5 major league at bats. He never appeared in a major league game before or after 1996.

In 2007, Ayrault became the manager of the Sarasota Reds of the Florida State League. He managed the team for three seasons before moving on to the Brewers prior to the 2010 season.

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