Community hub
0 subscribers7 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Greg Baty.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Greg Baty
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
 |
Gregory James Baty (born August 28, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford University.
Key Information
Career
[edit]In the NFL, Baty was selected by the New England Patriots in the eighth round with the 220th overall pick in the 1986 NFL draft.[1][2] However, after being a representative for the players' union during the 1987 players' strike, he was repeatedly picked up but waived by several teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, the Arizona Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before having a longer tenure with the Miami Dolphins.[2]
Personal life
[edit]His wife, Kathleen Gallagher Baty, was kidnapped by Lawrence Stagner, a former high school acquaintance, in Menlo Park, California, in May 1990.[2] Through a surprise call from her mother, Kathleen Baty was able to alert the police before her kidnapper was able to take her away from her home.[2] She was promptly rescued and Stagner arrested.[2] Her case was one of several which led to the passage of anti-stalking laws in California.[2] The incident was shown on an episode of Rescue 911 and Obsessed: Dark Obsessions.
Baty has been a resident of Sparta, New Jersey.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Greene, Jerry (October 20, 1991). "Dolphins' Baty and wife living on time borrowed from stalker". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ Wallace, William N. "Two Giants Receivers Dodge Major Injuries", The New York Times, October 24, 1989. Accessed June 28, 2011. "Baty, who could not beat out Cross for a job, was later cut by Tampa Bay, and now lives in Sparta, N.J."
 | This biographical article relating to an American football tight end born in the 1960s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Greg Baty
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Early life and education
Childhood and upbringing
Gregory James Baty was born on August 28, 1964, in Hastings, Michigan.[1] His family relocated to New Jersey during his early years, where he was raised in Sparta.[8] Baty attended Sparta High School, graduating in the class of 1982, and distinguished himself in football as a standout tight end.[1][9] He contributed to the school's success, including state championship victories in 1980 and 1982 under coach Marty Fusco.[10] In recognition of his high school achievements, Baty was inducted into the Sparta High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018.[11] His early athletic development in Sparta laid the foundation for his subsequent collegiate and professional football career.[8]Stanford University career
Greg Baty played college football as a tight end for the Stanford Cardinal from 1983 to 1985.[3] During this period, he appeared in 33 games, evolving from a limited role as a freshman to a key contributor in his senior year.[3] In 1983, Baty recorded 4 receptions for 29 yards in 11 games.[3] His sophomore season in 1984 saw increased production with 20 receptions for 213 yards and 1 touchdown, again over 11 games.[3] Baty's breakout came in 1985 as a senior, when he amassed 61 receptions for 690 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games, ranking second in the Pac-10 conference in receptions, fifth in receiving yards, and ninth in receiving touchdowns.[3][12] That year, he earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors as the conference's top tight end.[13] Over his Stanford career, Baty totaled 85 receptions for 932 yards and 4 touchdowns, establishing himself as a reliable target in the Cardinal's offense.[3] His senior-season performance highlighted his development into a productive pass-catching tight end, contributing to Stanford's efforts in the Pac-10 during a transitional era for the program.[14]NFL career
Draft and early professional years
Baty was selected by the New England Patriots in the eighth round, 220th overall, of the 1986 NFL Draft out of Stanford University, where he had played as a tight end.[1] In his rookie season of 1986 with the Patriots, Baty appeared in all 16 regular-season games, starting seven of them, and recorded 37 receptions for 331 yards with two touchdowns, contributing primarily as a blocking tight end while emerging in the passing game.[1] The following year, 1987, marked a transitional period as Baty appeared in nine games split between the Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams after being traded midseason, logging 18 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns without any starts, reflecting limited playing time amid roster changes and competition at the position.[1]New England Patriots tenure
Baty was selected by the New England Patriots in the eighth round, 220th overall, of the 1986 NFL Draft out of Stanford University.[1] As a rookie tight end, he competed for playing time behind established receivers on a Patriots team that finished the 1986 regular season with an 11–5 record and advanced to Super Bowl XX.[15] In 1986, Baty appeared in all 16 regular-season games, starting 7, and recorded 37 receptions for 331 yards with an average of 9.0 yards per catch and 2 touchdowns; his longest reception was 22 yards.[1][16] During the playoffs, he participated in one game (with one start), catching 3 passes for 31 yards and no touchdowns.[1] On November 23, 1986, against the Indianapolis Colts, Baty demonstrated veteran-like patience in executing a timing route that contributed to a key Patriots score in a 30–0 victory.[17] Baty's tenure with the Patriots ended midway through the 1987 season, during which he played in 5 games without a start, amassing 15 receptions for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns.[1] He was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Rams, limiting his overall contributions in New England to two partial seasons primarily as a rotational tight end with modest production.[18]Miami Dolphins tenure
Baty signed with the Miami Dolphins prior to the 1990 season, marking the beginning of a five-year tenure as a tight end and long snapper.[19][18] During this period, he appeared in 76 regular-season games, primarily serving in a blocking capacity while contributing minimally to the passing game.[1] His receiving statistics with Miami reflected a reserve role behind primary targets like Mark Clayton and Mark Duper:| Year | Games Played | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 16 | 20 | 269 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| 1993 | 16 | 5 | 78 | 1 |
| 1994 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Total | 76 | 30 | 377 | 4 |
Career statistics and notable performances
Greg Baty appeared in 97 regular-season games over eight NFL seasons from 1986 to 1994, primarily as a tight end for the New England Patriots (1986–1987) and Miami Dolphins (1992–1994), with brief stints on the rosters of the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Phoenix Cardinals, and New York Giants.[1] [4] His career totals include 85 receptions for 883 yards and 8 receiving touchdowns, averaging 10.4 yards per catch, with no rushing attempts or defensive statistics recorded.[1] [2]| Year | Team | Games Played | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Yards per Reception | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NWE | 16 | 52 | 469 | 9.0 | 4 |
| 1987 | NWE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MIA | 5 | 33 | 414 | 12.5 | 4 |
| 1994 | MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | - | 97 | 85 | 883 | 10.4 | 8 |